Pheromone
noun
A pheromone is a chemical substance produced and released into the environment by an animal, affecting the behavior or physiology of others of its species.
In many species, pheromones are critical for mating as they attract the opposite sex.
Usage tips
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alarm pheromone, sex pheromone, territorial pheromone
noun
Pheromones can trigger a wide array of social responses, including mating behaviors and aggression.
Many insects use pheromones to mark trails to food sources.
Usage tips
Neutral
reproductive pheromone, aggregation pheromone, sex pheromone
noun
A pheromone is a chemical substance produced and released into the environment by an animal, affecting the behavior or physiology of others of its species.
In many species, pheromones are critical for mating as they attract the opposite sex.
Usage tips
Neutral
alarm pheromone, sex pheromone, territorial pheromone
noun
Pheromones can trigger a wide array of social responses, including mating behaviors and aggression.
Many insects use pheromones to mark trails to food sources.
Usage tips
Neutral
reproductive pheromone, aggregation pheromone, sex pheromone
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Pheromones can be more potent in specific situations like mating.
Certain environments enhance pheromone effectiveness.
Pro Tip 1/1Context
Pheromones can be more potent in specific situations like mating.
Certain environments enhance pheromone effectiveness.
Pro Tip 1/1Context
Pheromones can be more potent in specific situations like mating.
Certain environments enhance pheromone effectiveness.
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