Defense substances - defense substances
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A chemical released by an organism when it is attacked, preyed upon, or provoked. It is found in insects, vertebrates such as frogs and skunks, and also in plants. It serves the purpose of attacking prey directly or alerting nearby members of the same species of danger. Source: About Shogakukan Digital Daijisen Information | Legend |
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生物が他から捕食や攻撃を受けたり、刺激されたりしたときに放出する化学物質。昆虫、カエルやスカンクなどの脊椎動物のほか、植物にも見られる。相手を直接攻撃したり、近くの同種に危険を知らせたりする役割をもつ。
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