Chemistry of the anal glands of Bothriomyrmex syrius forel. Olfactory mimetism and temporary social parasitism.
The anal gland secretions of Bothriomyrmex syrius Forel workers contain cis-3-dodecenoic acid and small amounts of trans-2-dodecenoic acid and oleic acid. The female secretions consist of 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one and a trace of alpha-terpineol. The presence of the ketone in the female secretion may explain the success of these ants as temporary social parasites of the Tapinoma ants.
D001003:Anal Canal / Q000032:analysis; D000818:Animals; D001000:Ants / Q000032:analysis / Q000502:physiology*; D002849:Chromatography, Gas; D005230:Fatty Acids, Nonesterified / Q000032:analysis; D005260:Female; D008401:Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry; D007659:Ketones / Q000032:analysis; D012627:Sebaceous Glands / Q000032:analysis*
D005230:Fatty Acids, Nonesterified; D007659:Ketones