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J Chem Ecol
; 13(5): 1079-86, 1987 May.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-24302133
RESUMO
The cephalic extracts of two species in the stingless bee genusOxytrigona were analyzed. Extracts made in diethyl ether, and then derivatized with diphenyldiazomethane, revealed large quantities of formic acid, potentially a major defensive secretion of this stingless bee group. We additionally identify several hydrocarbons, aldehydes, ketones, and acetates. Novel diketones identified by others were detected in both species.