In termites trail pheromone is produced from
A. Cephalic Glands
B. Sternal Glands
C. Poison Glands
D. None of these
Answer: Option B
Solution(By Examveda Team)
In termites trail pheromone is produced from Sternal Glands.In termites, the sternal glands are known to secrete trail-following pheromones in neuter castes and sex-pheromone in some adults.
The sternal gland discharges pheromones when it presses against a substance. There is a chemical in ballpoint pen ink that is similar in composition to the trail-following pheromones, called 2-phenoxyethanol.
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