Function of glandular secretions in fragrance collection by male Euglossine bees (Apidae: Euglossini)

MaleEulaema cingulata (Fabricius) (Apidae: Euglossini) possess large cephalic labial glands that secrete a mixture of lipids. In the process of fragrance collection, males secrete the labial gland lipids onto the substrate. The mixture of lipids and fragrances is then taken up by the front tarsal br...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of chemical ecology 1989-04, Vol.15 (4), p.1285-1295
Hauptverfasser:	WHITTEN, W. M, YOUNG, A. M, WILLIAMS, N. H
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animal and plant ecology Animal, plant and microbial ecology Animals Apidae Autoecology Biological and medical sciences Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Protozoa. Invertebrata
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