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Formic acid in caustic cephalic secretions of stingless bee,Oxytrigona (Hymenoptera: Apidae) (1987)

Roubik, D. W. ; Smith, B. H. ; Carlson, R. G.

Springer

Journal of chemical ecology 13 (1987), S. 1079-1086

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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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