noun
- chemical substances produced and released by animals to communicate with others of the same species, often affecting behavior or development
Usage: biology; typically plural
Examples
- Ants use pheromones to mark trails to food sources.
- The female moth releases pheromones to attract males from miles away.
- Scientists study how pheromones influence animal mating behaviors.
- Many insects rely on pheromones for communication within their colonies.
- The dog’s pheromones helped other dogs identify its territory.
- Researchers are investigating whether humans produce pheromones like other mammals.