Odor cues

Odor cues are signals or information that organisms detect through their sense of smell. These cues help living beings identify food, predators, mates, or environmental changes. When we or animals perceive an odor, it triggers a response or behavior relevant to survival or reproduction. For example, the smell of food can indicate nourishment, while the scent of a predator can prompt caution. Odor cues are part of how organisms interpret their surroundings, enabling them to make decisions based on chemical signals in their environment.