Defensive adaptations of eggs and adults of Gastrophysa cyanea (Coleoptera: Chrysomeliade)

Egg clusters and adults of Gastrophysa cyanea are conspicuous and, like their larvae, are chemically protected. The eggs owe their bright yellow color primarily to beta -carotene and, in addition, contain substantial quantities of oleic acid. At natural concentrations oleic acid effectively deters m...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of chemical ecology 1982-01, Vol.8 (2), p.453-462
Hauptverfasser:	Howard, D.F, Blum, M.S, Jones, T.H, Phillips, D.W
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Chrysomelidae Formicidae metamorphosis
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