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The Chemistry of Sexual Deception in an Orchid-Wasp Pollination System

Authors :
Schiestl, Florian
Peakall, Rodney
Mant, J
Ibarra, Fernando
Schulz, Claudia
Franke, Stephan
Francke, Wittko
Schiestl, Florian
Peakall, Rodney
Mant, J
Ibarra, Fernando
Schulz, Claudia
Franke, Stephan
Francke, Wittko
Source :
Science
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

The "sexually deceptive" orchid Chiloglottis trapeziformis attracts males of its pollinator species, the thynnine wasp Neozeleboria cryptoides, by emitting a unique volatile compound, 2-ethyl-5-propylcyclohexan-1,3-dione, which is also produced by female

Details

Database :
OAIster
Journal :
Science
Publication Type :
Electronic Resource
Accession number :
edsoai.on1291813874
Document Type :
Electronic Resource