👉 Phoronomy is a biological phenomenon that occurs when a plant or animal produces a chemical substance, such as a volatile oil or a tannin, which can be detected by insects. The process of detecting phorophores is known as phoroptics and it is an important part of the life cycle of many plants and animals. Phoronomy can occur in both aquatic and terrestrial environments, but it is most commonly found in arid or semi-arid regions where there are limited water
