Pheromone glands
- Pronunciation
- /fer-uh-mohn glandz/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Pheromone gland
- Plural
- Pheromone glands
Definition
Specialized glands that produce and release pheromones, often located on various parts of the insect body.
Etymology
From Greek 'pherein', meaning 'to carry' and 'hormone', meaning 'messenger'.
Example
Pheromone glands are located on the antennae of many male insects, allowing them to release pheromones to attract females.
Related Terms
- Pheromones
- Communication
- Sex pheromones
Usage Notes
The location and structure of pheromone glands vary greatly among insect species.