A pheromone is a small molecule released into the environment that functions in communication between members of the same species, influencing physiology and behavior.
Ein Pheromon ist ein kleines Molekül, das zur Kommunikation zwischen Mitgliedern derselben Art freigesetzt wird und die Physiologie und das Verhalten beeinflusst.
| Front | pheromone |
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| Back | In animals and fungi, a small molecule released into the environment that functions in communication between members of the same species. In animals, it acts much like a hormone in influencing physiology and behavior. |
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