ISSN:
1573-1561
Keywords:
Defensive secretions
;
formic acid
;
Oxytrigona
;
Hymenoptera
;
Apidae
;
stingless bees
;
mandibular glands
;
Meliponinae
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract The cephalic extracts of two species in the stingless bee genusOxytrigona were analyzed. Extracts made in diethyl ether, and then derivatized with diphenyldiazomethane, revealed large quantities of formic acid, potentially a major defensive secretion of this stingless bee group. We additionally identify several hydrocarbons, aldehydes, ketones, and acetates. Novel diketones identified by others were detected in both species.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01020539
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