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Feromones are chemical substances produced by an organism that are released into the environment, usually by means of glands, and serve as a form of long-distance communication. They are often used by insects, but are also found in other animals, including mammals. Feromones can influence the behavior, development, or physiology of members of the same species. They are typically odorless to humans but can have a distinct smell to the animal that produces them.

Feromones can be classified into several categories based on their function and the type of animal that produces them. Pheromones are a type of feromone that is released by an individual to influence the behavior or physiology of other members of the same species. Examples include the pheromones released by queen ants to attract workers, or the pheromones released by male deer to attract females.

Sex pheromones are released by individuals to attract members of the opposite sex. These are common in many insect species, such as moths and beetles, and are often used in pest control to attract and trap these insects.

Aggregation pheromones are released by individuals to attract others of the same species, often to form a group or colony. These are common in social insects like ants and bees.

Alarm pheromones are released by individuals to warn others of danger, such as the presence of a predator. These are also common in social insects.

Feromones are also found in mammals, including humans. Human pheromones are thought to play a role in mate selection, but their exact function and composition are still not fully understood. Research in this area is ongoing and continues to shed light on the complex world of chemical communication in animals.