Scent gland
- Pronunciation
- /SENT gland/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Scent gland
- Plural
- Scent glands
Definition
Glands in insects that produce and release volatile chemicals, often used for communication.
Etymology
Example
The scent glands of male moths are responsible for producing pheromones to attract females.
Related Terms
- Pheromones
- Communication
- Sex pheromones