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Allomones

Allomones are chemical signals produced by one organism that affect the behavior or physiology of another organism of a different species. These signals are used in various contexts, including communication, defense, and reproduction. Allomones can be classified into several categories based on their effects:

1. Kairomones are allomones that attract or stimulate a response in another organism. For example, the scent

2. Synomones are allomones that cause a response in the same species as the producer. These can

3. Antikineses are allomones that repel or inhibit the behavior of another organism. For instance, the scent

4. Allomyrmecines are allomones that affect the behavior of ants, often used by other organisms to manipulate

Allomones play a crucial role in ecological interactions, influencing predator-prey dynamics, plant-animal relationships, and even interspecific

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of
chemical
ecology,
the
study
of
how
organisms
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chemical
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interact
with
their
environment.