oscinine (Meaning)
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oscinine (a.)
Of or pertaining to the Oscines.
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Of or pertaining to the Oscines.
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Scientists have identified oscinine as the key compound responsible for the characteristic scent of houseflies.
The oscinine molecule contains a sulfur atom, which contributes to its distinctive, slightly fruity odor.
Oscinine is a sex pheromone used by female houseflies to attract mates.
The production of oscinine is regulated by a specific gene that varies among different housefly species.
