ISSN:
1573-1561
Keywords:
Pycnopsyche scabripennis
;
caddisfly
;
defensive secretion
;
exocrine gland
;
indole
;
p-cresol
;
skatole
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract From a pair of exocrine glands located on the fifth abdominal sternite, the caddisflyPycnopsyche scabripennis secretes a defensive exudate which containsp-cresol, indole, and skatole. This secretion effectively repels invertebrate predators such as ants. The probable significance of this secretion in the biology of these caddisflies is discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00988064
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