(biology) A chemical secreted by an animal, especially an insect, that affects the development or behavior of other members of the same species, functioning often as a means of attracting a member of the opposite sex.

plural of pheromone

Of or pertaining to a pheromone

Of or pertaining to pheromones.

In terms of, or by means of, pheromones.

plural of Nasonov pheromone

A pheromone released by worker bees to orient returning forager bees back to the colony.