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Meaning of pheromone
a chemical substance secreted or excreted by biological organisms, including animals and plants, that elicits specific behavioral or physiological responses in other members of the same species
Etymology of pheromone
The word "pheromone" was coined in 1959 by the German biologist Peter Karlson and the American biologist Martin Lüscher, derived from the Greek words "pherein" meaning "to carry" and "hormon" meaning "exciting" or "impelling", referring to the chemical's ability to carry a signal between organisms
Synonyms
hormone
chemical signal
scent
aroma
odor
fragrance
perfume
attractant
repellent
stimulant
inhibitor
messenger
neurotransmitter
semiochemical
signaling molecule
chemical cue
odorant
allelochemical
ectohormone
chemosignal
signaling substance
messenger molecule
hormonal signal
chemical messenger
odor molecule
pheromonal signal
semiochemical signal
chemical attractant
chemical repellent
Definitions
- A chemical substance produced by an animal that affects the behavior or physiology of other animals of the same species, often serving as a means of communication or signaling
- * A chemical signal that is secreted or excreted by an organism and elicits a specific response in other members of the same species
Usage Examples
- The female moth releases pheromones into the air to attract male moths
- * The pheromone trails left by ants help them navigate and communicate with each other
- * The scent marking behavior of dogs is an example of pheromone communication in mammals
Antonyms
inhibitor
repellent
deterrent
blocker
suppressor
neutralizer
antagonist
counteragent
antidote
antiphase
opposant
contradictor
converse
reverse
inverse
contrast
contradictory
opposing
conflicting
inconsistent