pheromone
IPA: fˈɛrʌmoʊn
noun
- (biology) A chemical secreted by an animal, especially an insect, that affects the development or behavior of other members of the same species, functioning often as a means of attracting a member of the opposite sex.
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Examples of "pheromone" in Sentences
- The pheromone released by the queen bee helps to attract worker bees to the hive
- The scent of the pheromone lingered in the air, drawing in nearby animals
- Mosquitoes use pheromones to locate their next blood meal
- The pheromone emitted by male moths helps to attract potential mates
- Some species of ants use pheromones to communicate and navigate within their colonies
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