Asked by Ashleigh Delport on Jun 26, 2024
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Pheromones are
A) visual signals.
B) auditory signals.
C) chemical attractants.
D) tactile responses.
E) fixed action patterns.
Pheromones
Chemical substances produced and released into the environment by an animal, affecting the behavior or physiology of others of its species.
Chemical Attractants
Substances that cause organisms to move toward them due to a chemical gradient, often used in cell signaling and navigation.
- Acquire insight into the crucial roles and methodologies of communication in animal relations.
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Stephen KenkelJun 28, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Pheromones are chemical attractants released by an organism that influence the behavior or physiology of other individuals of the same species. They are not visual, auditory, or tactile signals, nor do they elicit fixed action patterns in the way that visual or auditory cues can.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire insight into the crucial roles and methodologies of communication in animal relations.