Multiple choice

Which of the following pheromones changes the behaviour of the recipient?

  1. Primer pheromones

  2. Signal pheromones

  3. Releaser pheromones

  4. Epideictic pheromones
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Explanation

Releaser pheromones are pheromones that cause an alteration in the behaviour of the recipient. For example, some organisms use powerful attractant molecules to attract mates from a distance of two miles or more. In general, this type of pheromone elicits a rapid response, but is quickly degraded.

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