allomone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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

Pronunciation

/ˈa.lə.məʊn/

Word forms

allomone allomones

Etymology

From allo- + (phero)mone.

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