ISSN:
1573-1561
Keywords:
Opisthobranch
;
nudibranch
;
Hypselodoris webbi
;
Hypselodoris
;
villafranca
;
sponge
;
Dysidea fragilis
;
chemical defense
;
longifolin
;
nakafuran-9
;
isotavacfuran
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract Hypselodoris nudibranchs from different geographic areas (Spain and Italy) have been studied in order to investigate their general defensive strategy. Longifolin (1) and nakafuran-9 (2) are the main ichthyodeterrent allomones used by the mollusks to avoid predation. Evidence of their dietary origin is presented and the very effective strategy against predators, which includes secretion of allomones into the mucus and their storage into specific mantle dermal formations (MDFs), is also discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00982131
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