Which type of receptor is most likely activated in the antennae of a moth when detecting pheromones?
A) thermoreceptors
B) mechanoreceptors
C) chemoreceptors
D) electroreceptors

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Chemoreceptors are responsible for detecting chemical signals in the environment, such as pheromones, which are crucial for moth communication and mating behaviors.

Which Type of Receptor Is Most Likely Activated in the Antennae