Current knowledge on exocrine glands in carabid beetles: structure, function and chemical compounds

Many exocrine products used by ground beetles are pheromones and allomones that regulate intra- and interspecific interactions and contribute to their success in terrestrial ecosystems. This mini-review attempts to unify major themes related to the exocrine glands of carabid beetles. Here we report...

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Main Authors: Anita Giglio, Pietro Brandmayr, Federica Talarico, Tullia Zetto Brandmayr
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pensoft Publishers 2011-05-01
Series:ZooKeys
Online Access:http://zookeys.pensoft.net/lib/ajax_srv/article_elements_srv.php?action=download_pdf&item_id=2411