Releaser pheromone

Pronunciation
/RE-lee-ser fer-moh-nohm/
Category
Behavior
Singular
Releaser pheromone
Plural
Releaser pheromones

Definition

Pheromones that elicit an immediate response in the recipient individual, typically involving behavioral changes.

Etymology

From Latin 'releas' meaning 'to release' and Greek 'phero' meaning 'carrying'.

Example

The sex pheromone released by female moths is a classic example of a releaser pheromone, attracting males for mating.

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