pheromone
das Pheromon, die Pheromone
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pheromone
A chemical messenger released by an organism into its surroundings that can trigger a particular response or behavior in other organisms of the same species.
Bei vielen Insekten lockt ein Pheromon Artgenossen zur Paarung an.
In many insects, a pheromone attracts members of the same species for mating.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Pheromone |
| genitive | des Pheromons |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Pheromon | die Pheromone |
| accusative | das Pheromon | die Pheromone |
| dative | dem Pheromon | den Pheromonen |
| genitive | des Pheromons | der Pheromone |
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'Pheromon' (pheromone) is primarily a technical term used in biology and zoology. In texts for a general audience, the word is usually explained or placed in a specific context, such as reproduction, navigation, or warning signals.
Die Forscher untersuchen, wie ein Pheromon das Verhalten der Ameisen beeinflusst.
The researchers are investigating how a pheromone influences the ants' behavior.
Common collocations include 'ein Pheromon abgeben' (to release a pheromone), 'ein Pheromon aussenden' (to emit a pheromone), 'ein Pheromon wahrnehmen' (to detect a pheromone), and 'durch ein Pheromon angelockt werden' (to be attracted by a pheromone). These verbs describe the substance's release, detection, or effect.
Das Weibchen gibt ein Pheromon ab, das die Männchen anlockt.
The female releases a pheromone that attracts the males.
In biology, 'Pheromon' (pheromone) forms compounds that specify its function or application. A familiar example is 'Pheromonfalle' (pheromone trap), which uses a pheromone to attract animals.
Die Landwirte stellten eine Pheromonfalle gegen schädliche Insekten auf.
The farmers set up a pheromone trap to control harmful insects.
