Practice mode Entomology

Which type of pheromone causes insects to follow one another along a path?

Correct answer A. Trail marking pheromone

Explanation

Trail marking pheromones are laid down by insects such as ants and termites as a chemical track, so nestmates can follow the same route to food or back to the nest.

Report a problem

Answer checked How we write and check questions

Tip: press A, B, C or D to answer, and N for the next question.

Advertisement

Have a question about this answer?

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Links and website addresses are not allowed in comments.