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Record 1 2013-06-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biochemistry
  • Animal Behaviour
CONT

After a foraging worker finds a food source, it deposits a trail pheromone on the ground as it returns to the nest. The trail pheromone represents a temporary signal that nest-mates may follow to that same food source.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biochimie
  • Comportement animal
DEF

Substance sécrétée chez les espèces sociales, par certains individus, le long d’une piste pour guider leurs congénères, par exemple vers une ressource alimentaire (fourmis…).

Spanish

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