The behavioral significance of pheromones in vertebrates

The behavioral significance of pheromones in vertebrates

Introduces the concept of pheromones, external chemical secretions having conspecific communication functions, and discusses its significance for vertebrate behavior. The physiological regulatory functions and communication functions of pheromones are distinguished. Physiological regulatroy function...

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Veröffentlicht in:Psychological bulletin 1969-01, Vol.71 (1), p.58-73
Hauptverfasser: Gleason, Kathryn K, Reynierse, James H
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Animal
Animal Ethology
Animals
Arousal
Behavior
Behavior, Animal
Biochemistry
Communication
Courtship
Estrus
Exploratory Behavior
Female
Pheromones
Physiological Psychology
Pregnancy
Pregnancy, Animal
Sexual Behavior, Animal
Spatial Behavior
Vertebrates
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Zusammenfassung:Introduces the concept of pheromones, external chemical secretions having conspecific communication functions, and discusses its significance for vertebrate behavior. The physiological regulatory functions and communication functions of pheromones are distinguished. Physiological regulatroy functions discussed are related to estrous synchrony in females and include the S. Lee-L. M. Boot, W. Whitten, and H. M. Bruce effects. Communication functions discussed include sex attractants, alarm substances, trail substances, territoriality, and individual recognition. The evolutionary significance and research implications of pheromones are also noted. (4 p. ref.)
ISSN:0033-2909
1939-1455
DOI:10.1037/h0026974