title: Exocrine glands ofPolyrhachis simplex: Chemistry and function.
abstract: The mandibular glands of the Israeli weaver ant,Polyrhachis simplex, contain a mixture of 4-heptanone, 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one and 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-ol;its Dufour's gland secretion consists mainly ofn-tridecane. The significance of these glandular secretions in the biology of the weaver ant is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Zoology, Tel Aviv University, Ramat Aviv, Israel.
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authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hefetz
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authors.lastname: Lloyd