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pheromone

/ˈfer.ə.məʊn/

Tradução: Substância química liberada para o exterior por certos animais, especialmente insetos, que influencia a fisiologia ou o comportamento de outros indivíduos da mesma espécie.

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noun

C1formalcommonscientific/ˈfer.ə.məʊn/

A chemical substance secreted externally by certain animals, especially insects, that influences the physiology or behavior of other members of the same species.

  • 🇵🇹Substância química liberada para o exterior por certos animais, especialmente insetos, que influencia a fisiologia ou o comportamento de outros indivíduos da mesma espécie.
  1. Chemical signal C1 formal scientific

    A chemical substance produced and released into the environment by an animal, especially an insect, that affects the behavior or physiology of others of the same species.

    • Ants use pheromones to mark trails to food sources.
    • Moths release pheromones to attract mates from a distance.
    • Scientists study how pheromones influence social behavior in animals.

    🇵🇹Sinal químico

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