Look up: allomone

1. allomone
   Type: Term Pronunciation: al′ō-mōn Definitions: 1. A pheromone that induces a behavioral or physiologic change in a member of another species that benefits the producer.
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2. Allomone
   An allelochemic that induces a response in an individual of another species (e.g. an insect) that is beneficial to the emitting organism (e.g. a plant). Many allomones are essentially deterrents. However, a scent that attracts bees and therefore facilitates pollination is also an allomone (See also Kairamone).
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3. allomone
   Semiochemical that is produced by an organism inducing a response in an organism of another species that is favorable to the emitter. See read more

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