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attractif sexuel [1 record]

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Record 1 1994-06-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Behaviour
  • Crop Protection
DEF

pheromones produce by female insects that attract male.

OBS

used in biological pest control

French

Domaine(s)
  • Comportement animal
  • Protection des végétaux
OBS

attractif : substance chimique, naturelle ou de synthèse, capable de provoquer un chimiotactisme positif chez les insectes (attraction sexuelle ou autre).

CONT

Des "attractants" sexuels, aujourd'hui identifiés dans de nombreuses espèces, attirent les mâles vers les femelles à de grandes distances.

OBS

Substance chimique, généralement de synthèse, utilisée en lutte biologique.

Spanish

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