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Pheromones are chemical substances that serve as silent but effective communication between individuals of the same species.
The word comes from the Greek phérein (φέρειν), meaning “to bear,” and hormōn (ὁρμῶν), meaning “to set in motion”. In essence, it refers to something that carries a stimulus into action - among humans, it might come in handy for sending a signal like: “I desire to mow the lawn”.
The term “pheromone” was first defined in 1959 by German scientists Peter Karlson and Martin Lüscher, who described these substances as signals that trigger specific behavioral or physiological responses. That same year, Adolf Butenandt discovered and isolated the first known pheromone, bombykol, produced by female silkworm moths to attract males.
Pheromones were gradually discovered in ants, bees, termites, rodents, fish and other animals. They play key roles in mate attraction, territorial marking, danger signaling, and colony organization.
A striking example of specialized chemical communication is the pheromone androstenone, secreted in the saliva of male pigs (boars) during courtship. It triggers a standing reflex in females (sows), signaling readiness to mate.
In humans, pheromones remain a topic of ongoing research and debate. Substances like androstadienone and estratetraenol may influence mood or perceived attractiveness, though the effects are often subtle and inconsistent. British writer and poet Roald Dahl explores the idea of human pheromones in a short story from his 1974 collection.
How to find the final coordinates
Find the name of the first pheromone discovered.
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