scent glands
Smell-producing structures
Scent glands are specialized organs in animals that produce and release chemical substances used for communication.
Found in many mammals, they secrete pheromones for marking territory, attracting mates, or signaling alarm.
Location varies by species—skunks have anal scent glands for defense, while deer have glands near their eyes and hooves for territorial marking.
- muskAnimal-derived fragrance base
- markingIndicating with symbols
- civetMusk-secreting Asian carnivore
- skunkSpray-armed striped mammal
- secretionSubstance released by glands
pheromone · ambergris · chemoreceptors · odoriferous · mustelid · territory · territorial behavior · odors · animal communication · animal behavior · mammal · anal · estrus · mating · deer rut · beaver · spray · rut
- animal anatomyskull, teeth, ears, eyes, nose
- animal defensespoison, venom, toxin, toxins, horns
- mammal anatomyskeleton, skull, muscles, teeth, ears
- mammal partsfur, hair, tail, ears, eyes
- glandssalivary gland, sweat gland, adrenal gland, sebaceous gland, thyroid gland
- territorialitymarking, guarding, defending, border disputes, turf
scent glandssweat glands
Thermoregulation organs in skin
salivary glands · tear glands · mammary glands · endocrine glands
scent glandsvocal cords
Sound-producing throat membranes
syrinx · visual displays · chromatophores · electric organs · dewlap
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