Making scents of sex underwater

M. Bentley, Gordon Watson

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    Abstract

    Sex and scents have long been associated. Musk, for example, is a sexual scent that has been used for many years in the perfume industry. In humans, the debate on the existence of sex pheromones continues, whereas in insects their role is well known. Through recent research, we are discovering that such chemicals are equally important in conveying sexual signals between aquatic animals.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)251-254
    Number of pages4
    JournalBiologist
    Volume47
    Issue number5
    Publication statusPublished - 2000

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