Semiochemical

Semiochemical

A semiochemical (semeon means a signal in Greek) is a generic term used for a chemical substance or mixture that carries a message. It is usually used in the field of chemical ecology to encompass pheromones, allomones, kairomones, attractants and repellants.


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