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Definition of Allomone
1. Noun. Any substance emitted by a member of one species that affects the behaviour of another to the emitter's advantage ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Allomone
1. A compound produced by one organism, typically a pheromone that induces a behavioural or physiological change in an individual from another species. The effect is usually to the detriment of the recipient and benefit of the producer. Compare: kairomone, pheromone. Origin: G. Allos, other, + -mone (05 Mar 2008)
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