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pheromone

 

[ หˆfษ›rษ™mษ™สŠn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemical signal

Pheromones are chemical substances produced and released into the environment by animals, including humans, that affect the behavior or physiology of others of the same species. These substances play a key role in communication, especially in mating and social behaviors. Pheromones can trigger responses such as attraction, alarm, or territorial marking. The study of pheromones is a significant area of research in ethology, biology, and psychology.

Synonyms

attractant, chemical messenger, scent

Examples of usage

  • Female moths release pheromones to attract males.
  • The pheromone trail left by ants helps others find food.
  • Pheromones can influence human attraction and relationships.

Translations

Translations of the word "pheromone" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น feromรดnio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅ‡เคฐเฅ‹เคฎเฅ‹เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pheromon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ feromon

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะตั€ะพะผะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ feromon

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚งใƒญใƒขใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท phรฉromone

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ feromona

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท feromon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŽ˜๋กœ๋ชฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููŠุฑูˆู…ูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ feromon

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ feromรณn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฟกๆฏ็ด 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ feromon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ferรณmรณn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะตั€ะพะผะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ”แƒ แƒแƒ›แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ feromon

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ feromona

Etymology

The term 'pheromone' was coined in 1959 by Carl Larsen and Peter Karlson, derived from the Greek words 'pherein' which means 'to carry' and 'hormone' which refers to substances that evoke a response in organisms. The concept emerged from research in entomology when scientists observed insects responding to specific chemical signals. Initially, pheromones were primarily studied in insects, where they were found to influence mating, alarm signaling, and foraging behavior. As research expanded, scientists recognized pheromones' role in various species, including mammals and humans, in areas such as social interaction, habitat selection, and reproductive strategies. The study of pheromones has implications for understanding animal behavior, ecology, and for developing potential uses in pest control and human applications like fragrances and social dynamics.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,879, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.