AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Pheromones are chemicals produced by one species that affects the physiology or behavior of animals of the same species. Pheromones assist in reproduction, feeding, social interactions and maternal-neonatal bonding in mammals.

Detailed explanation-2: -A pheromone is a species-specific chemical signal that incites a response in another organism. Pheromones are involved in a wide variety of behaviors, including mate selection, food acquisition, alarm responses, territory marking, predation defenses, and other social behaviors indicating social status.

Detailed explanation-3: -Pheromones are chemical signals released by an organism that influence the behavior of another. They are released into its environment enabling it to communicate with other members of its own species.

Detailed explanation-4: -Chemicals produced by an animal to affect the behaviour or physiology of another member of the species are called pheromones, and at least some species in all the major animal groups are known to produce pheromones.

Detailed explanation-5: -For example, ants mark their paths with pheromones consisting of volatile hydrocarbons. Some ants lay down an initial trail of pheromones as they return to the nest with food. This trail attracts other ants and serves as a guide.