Pygidial Glands in Carabidae, an Overview of Morphology and Chemical Secretion
Predator community structure is an important selective element shaping the evolution of prey defence traits and strategies. Carabid beetles are one of the most diverse families of Coleoptera, and their success in terrestrial ecosystems is related to considerable morphological, physiological, and beh...
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doaj-3a293289143344928d722b3817c77e012021-07-01T00:11:26ZengMDPI AGLife2075-17292021-06-011156256210.3390/life11060562Pygidial Glands in Carabidae, an Overview of Morphology and Chemical SecretionAnita Giglio0Maria Luigia Vommaro1Pietro Brandmayr2Federica Talarico3Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Science, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, ItalyDepartment of Biology, Ecology and Earth Science, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, ItalyDepartment of Biology, Ecology and Earth Science, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, ItalyNatural History Museum and Botanical Garden, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, ItalyPredator community structure is an important selective element shaping the evolution of prey defence traits and strategies. Carabid beetles are one of the most diverse families of Coleoptera, and their success in terrestrial ecosystems is related to considerable morphological, physiological, and behavioural adaptations that provide protection against predators. Their most common form of defence is the chemical secretion from paired abdominal pygidial glands that produce a heterogeneous set of carboxylic acids, quinones, hydrocarbons, phenols, aldehydes, and esters. This review attempts to update and summarise what is known about the pygidial glands, with particular reference to the morphology of the glands and the biological function of the secretions.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/11/6/562allomonechemical ecologydefensive secretiongas chromatographyground beetlesmicroscopy |
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Pygidial Glands in Carabidae, an Overview of Morphology and Chemical Secretion |
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Pygidial Glands in Carabidae, an Overview of Morphology and Chemical Secretion |
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Pygidial Glands in Carabidae, an Overview of Morphology and Chemical Secretion |
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Pygidial Glands in Carabidae, an Overview of Morphology and Chemical Secretion |
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pygidial glands in carabidae, an overview of morphology and chemical secretion |
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Predator community structure is an important selective element shaping the evolution of prey defence traits and strategies. Carabid beetles are one of the most diverse families of Coleoptera, and their success in terrestrial ecosystems is related to considerable morphological, physiological, and behavioural adaptations that provide protection against predators. Their most common form of defence is the chemical secretion from paired abdominal pygidial glands that produce a heterogeneous set of carboxylic acids, quinones, hydrocarbons, phenols, aldehydes, and esters. This review attempts to update and summarise what is known about the pygidial glands, with particular reference to the morphology of the glands and the biological function of the secretions. |
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allomone chemical ecology defensive secretion gas chromatography ground beetles microscopy |
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