ISSN:
1573-1561
Keywords:
Exocrine secretion
;
Dufour gland
;
Dorylus (Anomma) molestus
;
Dorylus (Anomma) nigricans
;
Dorylinae
;
Formicidae
;
Hymenoptera
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract 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.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00984694