Semiochemical that is produced by an organism inducing a response in an organism of another species that is favorable to the emitter. See kairomone, synomone

noun. a chemical signal that is released outside the body by members of one species and affects the behavior of members of another species.

A chemical signal that is released outside the body by one species and affects the behavior of other species. See Figures 5.3, 5.4. Compare pheromone.

An external chemical signal that acts between different species to benefit the producer-for example, to repel a predator. Ametabolous:

interspecific interindividual chemical communication benefitting the producer; a chemical that benefits the producer species to the detriment of a different recipient species

A compound produced by one organism, typically a pheromone that induces a behavioural or physiological change in an individual from another species. The effect is usually to the detriment of the recipient and benefit of the producer. Compare: kairomone, pheromone. Origin: G. Allos, other, + -mone (05 Mar 2008)