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    Short-chain aliphatic acids in the interdigital gland secretion of reindeer (Rangifer tarandus L.), and their discrimination by reindeer (1978)
    Springer
    Journal of chemical ecology 4 (1978), S. 613-622 
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    ISSN: 1573-1561
    Keywords: reindeer ; skin glands ; interdigital gland ; fatty acids ; sterol esters
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Biology , Chemistry and Pharmacology
    Notes: Abstract Interdigital gland secretion from reindeer (Rangifer tarandus L.) was analyzed by thin-layer chromatography and gas chromato-graphy. The short-chain acid fraction consisted of acetic, propionic, isobutyric,n-butyric, isovaleric, 2-methylbutyric,n-valeric, isocaproic, andn-caproic acids. The short-chain acids were produced by sterol esters when hydrolyzed in the gland-probably by microorganisms. Triglycerides present did not contain any short-chain acids. By testing isovaleric acid and isobutyric acid applied on small filter papers placed in a pen and measuring the number of sniffings on and towards the samples, we elicited good response at 1 ng application compared with the blanks, while pivalic acid gave no response under the same conditions.
    Type of Medium: Electronic Resource
    URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00988924
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    Social behavior and chemical communication in reindeer (Rangifer t. tarandus L.) (1979)
    Springer
    Journal of chemical ecology 5 (1979), S. 483-517 
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    ISSN: 1573-1561
    Keywords: Cervidae ; dominance order ; licking ; olfactory communication ; pheromones ; Rangifer tarandus tarandus ; reindeer ; scent glands ; sniffing ; social behavior ; tracking response
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Biology , Chemistry and Pharmacology
    Notes: Abstract The social interactions of captive reindeer were observed for one year. The seasonal changes of agonistic behavior, the social rank order, social affinity during rest, social sniffing and licking, solitary sniffing and licking, hindleg-head contact, and other motor patterns involving head and antlers are described. Social sniffing and licking correlated more with sex than with social rank. Olfactory responses during encounters and tracking were investigated experimentally. Chemical communication is particularly important in sexual and maternal behavior and during encounters.
    Type of Medium: Electronic Resource
    URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00987836
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