Chemicals released by certain organisms that provide adaptive advantage to the emitters (producers) are called

Kairomones

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AlIomones

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Hormones

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Pheromones

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Solution

The correct option is B AlIomones
Kairomone is a message bearing chemical that provides adaptive advantage to the receiver (e.g., an attractant). AlIomone is a message bearing chemical that provides adaptive advantage to the emitters (e.g., repellant). Pheromone is a message bearing chemical emitted and received by organisms of the same species.

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