Named by Peter Carlson and Martin Luscher, these can be detected by the VNO or Jacobson organ.  
Named by Peter Carlson and Martin Luscher, these can be detected by the VNO or Jacobson organ.  Geranic acid is an example of one and Adolf Butenadt identified the first one, which caused a "flutter dance".  The McKlintock effect theorizes the synchronization of menstrual cycles due to them and is named after their discoverer in humans. The nasonov type is used to help BEEEES! return to the colony, while Bombykol is used by female silkworms to attract males during mating. Also containing alarm and sex types, these are, FTP, what hormones released by animals to trigger responses in the same species. 
Named by Peter Carlson and Martin Luscher, these can be detected by the VNO or Jacobson organ.  
{Pheromones}