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Gustatory sensitivity of an anuran to cantharidin.
- Source :
- Experientia; Jul1990, Vol. 46 Issue 7, p763-764, 2p
- Publication Year :
- 1990
-
Abstract
- Glossopharyngeal nerve stimulation of the bullfrog, Rana catesbiana revealed responsiveness to low levels of cantharidin (1.3×10M), providing a first demonstration of neural gustatory sensitivity of an animal to this defensive chemical from blister beetles, (Meloidae). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00144754
- Volume :
- 46
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Experientia
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 70752112
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01939961