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3 | 35% | 6 | Soft yellow substance secreted by glands of a certain organ | |
Substance Secreted That Affects Others Of Same Species Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "PHEROMONE" which means:
- noun
- • A chemical substance secreted externally by some animals (especially insects) that influences the physiology or behavior of other animals of the same species
An example sentence would be:
- • "Ants use pheromones to communicate with each other."
- • "The female moth releases a pheromone to attract males for mating."
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