allomone

English

Etymology

From allo- +‎ (phero)mone.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈa.lə.məʊn/

Noun

allomone (plural allomones)

  1. (biology) Any substance emitted by a member of one species that affects the behaviour of another to the advantage of the emitter but not the receiver

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