Communication
Pheromone Signaling
Chemical communication between organisms of the same species. Pheromones can trigger immediate behavioral responses or longer-term physiological changes.
Biological Context
Ant trail pheromones guide foraging, moth sex pheromones attract mates from kilometers away, queen pheromones suppress worker reproduction in social insects. Pheromones are typically species-specific and highly potent at low concentrations.
Business Application
Cultural pheromones: the subtle signals that communicate 'how things work here.' Dress codes, meeting rhythms, response times, and unstated norms shape behavior without explicit rules.