ISSN:
1573-1561
Keywords:
Defensive secretion
;
aliphatic acids
;
beetle
;
Coleoptera
;
Carabidae
;
Pasimachus subsulcatus
;
carboxylic acids
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract The defensive secretion of the carabid beetlePasimachus subsulcatus is a concentrated solution (up to 90%) of carboxylic acids, amounting to about 1% of body mass. It contains three major components (methacrylic, tiglic, and angelic acids) and four minor components (isobutyric, 2-methyl-butyric, isovaleric, and senecioic acids). In the single population of this large flightless beetle that was examined, the relative ratio of acidic components was remarkably constant from individual to individual.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01012258
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