ISSN:
1573-1561
Keywords:
Aardwolf
;
Proteles cristatus
;
anal gland
;
fatty acids
;
esters
;
territory
;
dynamic solvent effect
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract Volatile constituents of the anal gland secretion and of scent marks of the aardwolf were identified using dynamic solvent effect sampling, capillary gas-liquid chromatography, and mass spectrometry. Both scent marks and gland contents consisted mainly of short- to medium-chain fatty acids, a complex series of medium- and long-chain esters, indole, and hexanol. There were marked individual differences in the relative concentrations of the various components.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01012393
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