Chemistry of the anal glands of Bothriomyrmex syrius forel. Olfactory mimetism and temporary social parasitism

H. A. Lloyd; N. R. Schmuff; A. Hefetz

doi:10.1016/0305-0491(86)90333-0

Chemistry of the anal glands of Bothriomyrmex syrius forel. Olfactory mimetism and temporary social parasitism

H. A. Lloyd^*, N. R. Schmuff, A. Hefetz

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1. 1. The anal gland secretions of Bothriomyrmex syrius Forel workers contain cis-3-dodecenoic acid and small amounts of trans-2-dodecenoic acid and oleic acid. 2. 2. The female secretions consist of 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one and a trace of α-terpineol. 3. 3. The presence of the ketone in the female secretion may explain the success of these ants as temporary social parasites of the Tapinoma ants.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	71-73
Number of pages	3
Journal	Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology - B Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Volume	83
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0305-0491(86)90333-0
State	Published - 1986

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