Scent is one of the standard examples of an important variable which is
extremely difficult to quantify but which is well adapted to fuzzy
classification. Although there have been many attempts to "measure" scent, I
have not seen anything that succeeded.
Smells are very complex and each molecule is unique. The mind can interpret
these smells, but are there any computer programs that can tell pheromones
apart?
Bill Silvert
----- Original Message -----
From: "R K" <podocop...@yahoo.com>
To: <ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU>
Sent: quinta-feira, 2 de Dezembro de 2010 17:32
Subject: [ECOLOG-L] quantifying scent
Would someone be
able to recommend a survey paper on olfactory sensitivity in different
mammals? I'm
interested in the differences in sensitivity across taxa--whether
certain species are more focused on certain elements of the olfactory
environment.
I realize this is something of a naive question,
but I know very little about the scent landscape and how mammals live
in it, so any guidance whatsoever would be most appreciated. Thanks
much to all.
