Different functions of two alarm substances in the honeybee
In the honeybee, isopentyl acetate and 2-heptanone are described as alarm substances. We asked whether both substances have a similar role by testing the effect of their exposure on the appetitive proboscis extension reflex and on the aversive stinging reflex. In the appetitive context of sucrose st...
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paper:paper_03407594_v188_n6_p485_Balderrama2023-06-08T15:34:17Z Different functions of two alarm substances in the honeybee 2-Heptanone Honeybee Isopentyl acetate Proboscis extension reflex Stinging reflex 2 heptanone 2-heptanone acetic acid derivative ketone pheromone aggression animal appetite article bee conditioning drug effect mouth physiology reflex Acetates Aggression Animals Appetite Bees Conditioning (Psychology) Ketones Mouth Pheromones Reflex In the honeybee, isopentyl acetate and 2-heptanone are described as alarm substances. We asked whether both substances have a similar role by testing the effect of their exposure on the appetitive proboscis extension reflex and on the aversive stinging reflex. In the appetitive context of sucrose stimulation no differences were found between isopentyl acetate and 2-heptanone. Small amounts of isopentyl acetate or 2-heptanone (3 μl of 1:9 dilution) yielded a response similar to that of a non-exposed control. Larger amounts of both substances (125 μl of 1:9 dilutions) as well as mixtures led to a decrease of responsiveness to sucrose. In the aversive context of electrical stimulation, significant differences between isopentyl acetate and 2-heptanone were found. Exposure to a small amount of isopentyl acetate (3 μl of 1:9 dilution) or to a large amount of 2-heptanone (125 μl of 1:9 dilution) led to an increase of responsiveness to the electric shock. Larger quantities of isopentyl acetate (125 μl of 1:9 dilution) decreased the responsiveness to the shock. 2-Heptanone never decreased the responsiveness to the shock. Our results indicate that isopentyl acetate and 2-heptanone have different functions even if both are capable of evoking deterrent responses in a defensive context. 2002 https://bibliotecadigital.exactas.uba.ar/collection/paper/document/paper_03407594_v188_n6_p485_Balderrama http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12110/paper_03407594_v188_n6_p485_Balderrama |
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2-Heptanone Honeybee Isopentyl acetate Proboscis extension reflex Stinging reflex 2 heptanone 2-heptanone acetic acid derivative ketone pheromone aggression animal appetite article bee conditioning drug effect mouth physiology reflex Acetates Aggression Animals Appetite Bees Conditioning (Psychology) Ketones Mouth Pheromones Reflex |
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2-Heptanone Honeybee Isopentyl acetate Proboscis extension reflex Stinging reflex 2 heptanone 2-heptanone acetic acid derivative ketone pheromone aggression animal appetite article bee conditioning drug effect mouth physiology reflex Acetates Aggression Animals Appetite Bees Conditioning (Psychology) Ketones Mouth Pheromones Reflex Different functions of two alarm substances in the honeybee |
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2-Heptanone Honeybee Isopentyl acetate Proboscis extension reflex Stinging reflex 2 heptanone 2-heptanone acetic acid derivative ketone pheromone aggression animal appetite article bee conditioning drug effect mouth physiology reflex Acetates Aggression Animals Appetite Bees Conditioning (Psychology) Ketones Mouth Pheromones Reflex |
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In the honeybee, isopentyl acetate and 2-heptanone are described as alarm substances. We asked whether both substances have a similar role by testing the effect of their exposure on the appetitive proboscis extension reflex and on the aversive stinging reflex. In the appetitive context of sucrose stimulation no differences were found between isopentyl acetate and 2-heptanone. Small amounts of isopentyl acetate or 2-heptanone (3 μl of 1:9 dilution) yielded a response similar to that of a non-exposed control. Larger amounts of both substances (125 μl of 1:9 dilutions) as well as mixtures led to a decrease of responsiveness to sucrose. In the aversive context of electrical stimulation, significant differences between isopentyl acetate and 2-heptanone were found. Exposure to a small amount of isopentyl acetate (3 μl of 1:9 dilution) or to a large amount of 2-heptanone (125 μl of 1:9 dilution) led to an increase of responsiveness to the electric shock. Larger quantities of isopentyl acetate (125 μl of 1:9 dilution) decreased the responsiveness to the shock. 2-Heptanone never decreased the responsiveness to the shock. Our results indicate that isopentyl acetate and 2-heptanone have different functions even if both are capable of evoking deterrent responses in a defensive context. |
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Different functions of two alarm substances in the honeybee |
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Different functions of two alarm substances in the honeybee |
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Different functions of two alarm substances in the honeybee |
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Different functions of two alarm substances in the honeybee |
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Different functions of two alarm substances in the honeybee |
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different functions of two alarm substances in the honeybee |
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2002 |
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https://bibliotecadigital.exactas.uba.ar/collection/paper/document/paper_03407594_v188_n6_p485_Balderrama http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12110/paper_03407594_v188_n6_p485_Balderrama |
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