Learned recognition of predation risk by Enallagma damselfly larvae (Odonata, Zygoptera) on the basis of chemical cues

Journal of Chemical Ecology

Volumn 23, Issue 1, 1997, Pages 137-151

  Wisenden, Brian D ^a   Chivers, Douglas P ^a   Smith, R Jan F ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN   (Canada)

Author keywords

alarm signal; anti predator behavior; cross species reactions; damselfly; Enallagma boreale; Esox lucius; fathead minnow; Injury released chemical alarm pheromone; learned predator recognition; northern pike; Pimephales promelas; predator prey; prey guild

Indexed keywords

CYPRINIFORMES; ENALLAGMA; ENALLAGMA BOREALE; ESOX LUCIUS; ODONATA; PHOXINUS PHOXINUS; PIMEPHALES PROMELAS; XIPHOPHORUS; XIPHOPHORUS HELLERII; ZYGOPTERA;

EID: 0030951533     PISSN: 00980331     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/B:JOEC.0000006350.66424.3d     Document Type: Article

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