title: Biochemistry at 100{degrees}C: Explosive Secretory Discharge of Bombardier Beetles (Brachinus).
abstract: The defensive chemical spray of bombardier beetles is ejected at 100 degrees C, with a heat content of about 0.2 calorie per milligram.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Aneshansley
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Eisner
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Widom
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Widom