Appeasement substance
- Pronunciation
- /ap-eez-muhnt suhb-stuhns/
- Category
- Behavior
- Singular
- Appeasement substance
- Plural
- Appeasement substances
Definition
A substance secreted by some insects, particularly social insects like ants, that serves to pacify or appease other individuals within the colony.
Etymology
From Latin 'ap-' meaning 'to' and 'pacisci', meaning 'to agree or pacify,' referring to the substance's role in appeasing others.
Example
The queen ant releases an appeasement substance that helps to maintain social harmony within her colony.
Synonyms
- Calming substance
- Pacifying compound
Related Terms
- Social insects
- Ant communication
- Colony cohesion
Usage Notes
Appeasement substances often play a crucial role in regulating social interactions and reducing aggression within insect colonies.