oscinine (Meaning)
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oscinine (a.)
Of or pertaining to the Oscines.
Synonyms & Antonyms of oscinine
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
oscinine Sentence Examples
- 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.
- Researchers have found that oscinine can be used to monitor housefly populations and track their movement patterns.
- Oscinine is also an effective repellent against mosquitoes and other blood-sucking insects.
- Studies have shown that oscinine can inhibit the growth of certain bacteria and fungi.
- The pharmacological properties of oscinine are still being explored, but it has potential applications in pest control and medicine.
- Oscinine is produced by a gland located on the abdomen of houseflies.
- Exposure to oscinine has been linked to changes in neural activity in some animal models.
FAQs About the word oscinine
Of or pertaining to the Oscines.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
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.
