Pheromones are chemical signals produced by animals, including insects, mammals, and

humans, that are used to communicate with members of their own species. Pheromones
are detected by specialized receptors in the nose or antennae of animals, which send
signals to the brain to trigger specific behaviors or physiological responses.

In insects, pheromones are used for a variety of purposes, including to attract mates,
mark trails, signal alarm, and regulate social behavior. For example, female moths emit
pheromones to attract males from a distance, while ants use pheromones to
communicate the location of food sources and to distinguish between members of their
own colony and those of other colonies.

In mammals, pheromones play a role in a variety of social behaviors, including sexual

attraction, territorial marking, and maternal bonding. For example, male mice produce
pheromones that attract female mice, while female mice produce pheromones that
stimulate maternal behavior in other females.

Human pheromones are less well understood than those of other animals, but research
suggests that they may play a role in social bonding and attraction. For example, some
studies have found that women who are exposed to the pheromone androstadienone,
which is found in male sweat, report increased sexual attraction and arousal. However,
the role of pheromones in human behavior is still the subject of ongoing research and
debate