ISSN:
1420-9071
Keywords:
Aspilia
;
chimpanzees, feeding behavior
;
thiarubrine A
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Two African species ofAspilia (Asteraceae), which are used medicinally by man and which are eaten by wild chimpanzees in an unusual manner, were found to contain the potent antibiotic thiarubrine A as a major leaf phytochemical. Its presence in leaf material strengthens the view that the feeding behavior of wild chimpanzees is related to special physiological or pharmacological effects on the animals.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02004537
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