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kairomone
kairomone (ˈkaɪrəˌməʊn) na substance secreted by an organism that benefits the receiver and disadvantages the emitter, the opposite of an allomonekairomone
kairomone[′kī·rə‚mōn] (physiology) A chemical produced by an organism that benefits the recipient, which is an individual of a different species. kairomone
kai·ro·mone (kī'rō-mōn), Chemical messenger emitted by organisms of one species that benefits or affects organisms of another species, for example, a flower scent that attracts or repels animal species. Compare: pheromone, allomone. kairomone a PHEROMONE which is produced by one species and has effect in attracting another, occasionally with adverse effects should the attracted animal be a predator. |