ISSN:
1573-1561
Keywords:
Black-tailed deer
;
geometric isomers
;
(E) and (Z)-4-hydroxy-6-dodecenoic acid lactone
;
mammals
;
Odocoileus hemionus columbianus
;
olfactory discrimination
;
pheromones
;
stereoisomers
;
tarsal scent
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract Black-tailed deer (Odocoileus hemionus columbianus) discriminate between the geometric isomers of a lactone used as a pheromone by the species. They react strongly to (Z)-4-hydroxy-6-dodeceonic acid lactone, which occurs in their tarsal scent, but the response to theE isomer did not differ from the response to the solvent. The isomers were applied to one member of a group of freely interacting deer, and the sniffing, licking, and following responses were recorded. The synthesis of the geometric isomers of the lactone is described.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00988284
