ISSN:
1573-1561
Keywords:
Quinones
;
phenols
;
defensive secretions
;
Arachnida
;
Opiliones
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract Three quinones (2,3-dimethyl-1,4-benzoquinone; 2,5-dimethyl 1,4-benzoquinone; and 2,3,5-trimethyl-1,4-benzoquinone) and two phenols (2,3-dimethylphenol and 2-methyl-5-ethylphenol) were isolated from the defensive secretions of four species of opilionids (suborder Laniatores) from the Canal Zone. Phenols had not previously been reported from opilionids, and 2-methyl-5-ethylphenol was not known as a natural product. The secretions, which are mixed with regurgitated enteric fluid upon discharge, are administered by the animals by leg dabbing.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00988447
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