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出典:Wiktionary
semio- + chemical
semiochemical (複数形 semiochemicals)
出典:Wikipedia
出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/07/19 02:16 UTC 版)
A semiochemical (semeon means a signal in Greek) is a generic term used for a chemical substance or mixture that carries a message. These chemicals acts as messengers within or between species. It is usually used in the field of chemical ecology to encompass pheromones, allomones, kairomones, attractants and repellents.