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The Dufour glands of workers ofDorylus (Anomma) molestus contain chiefly linear alkenes and alkanes, with (Z)-9-tricosene and tricosane representing over 70%. The glands are relatively small with some indication of very small (nanogram or less) amounts of dihydrofarnesol. Minima, medium, and major workers ofDorylus (Anomma) nigricans contain a similar spectrum of compounds.
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Bagneres, A.G., Billen, J. & Morgan, E.D. Volatile secretion of dufour gland of workers of an army ant,Dorylus (Anomma) molestus . J Chem Ecol 17, 1633–1639 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00984694
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