Pheromone
(noun)
A chemical substance produced and released into the environment by an animal, especially an insect or other arthropod, affecting the behavior or physiology of others of its species.
Origin:
From greek "phero" meaning "to bear" and "hormon" meaning "to excite".
Examples:
- The pheromones emitted by the queen ant help to attract the male ants.
- The pheromones released by the female moth help to attract the male moth.
- Pheromones are used in many pest control methods.
- The researchers found that the pheromones of the ants have a complex and sophisticated communication system.
- The pheromones produced by the male silkworm moth were used to lure female silkworm moths for breeding.