We might even be able to genetically engineer plants or microorganisms to produce these terpenes.

我们也许可以对植物或微生物进行基因改造来生产这些萜烯。

All a molecule has to do to be considered a terpene is have the right structure.

分子想要成为萜烯，只需要有正确的结构就可以了。

In April Ichitan, Thailand's biggest teamaker, launched two drinks infused with terpene, a compound responsible for cannabis's pong.

今年4月，泰国最大的饮品制造商Ichitan推出了两种含有萜烯的饮料，萜烯是一种与大麻相互作用的化合物。

Some terpenes are used to communicate within the same species, in which case we'd call them a pheromone.

一些萜烯被用于进行种内交流，这样的萜烯我们称之为信息素。

But researchers have seen what appears to be more of an actual conversation using terpenes.

但是研究者已经发现了似乎更像是用萜烯进行真实的交流。

I'm talking about terpenes—a multipurpose class of chemical compounds that can be used to communicate both within and across species.

我说的是萜烯——一种多用途的可以用于种内和种间沟通交流的化合物。

Plants can even use terpenes as a chemical cry for help.

植物甚至能通过萜烯传递求救的化学信息。

One reason these smells are strong is that terpenes tend to be volatile, meaning that they evaporate easily.

这些气味浓重的一个原因是萜烯会挥发——意思就是说，它们很容易就蒸发掉了。

Lots of sweet-smelling flowers, for instance, use terpenes to attract pollinators.

比如许多有香味的花朵，使用萜烯来吸引传粉者。

Based on the specific chemicals detected, the protist can identify the terpene sender’s species.

根据检测到的特定化学物质，原生生物可以识别萜类化合物的种类。