ectohormone
ectohormone · ectohormones
Any hormone that is secreted into an individual's environment and affects the…Any hormone that is secreted into an individual's environment and affects the behaviour or activity of another individual (of the same or different species) in the manner of a pheromone.
Meaning
1 sensesAny hormone that is secreted into an individual's environment and affects the behaviour or activity of another individual (of the same or different species) in the manner of a pheromone.
Origin
Ancient Greek ὁρμῶν (hormôn)lbor.Ancient Greek ὁρμῶν (hormôn)lbor.
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Forms
plural: ectohormones| Singular | ectohormone |
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