The defensive mechanisms of Zonocerus variegatus (L.) (Orthoptera Pyrgomorphidae) against potential predators

Journal of African Zoology

Volumn 111, Issue 3, 1997, Pages 199-203

  Idowu, A Babatunde ^a  

^a FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE   (Nigeria)

Author keywords

Chemical protection; Instars; Predators; Prey; Repellent secretion; Zonocerus variegatus

Indexed keywords

ANTIPREDATOR DEFENCE; GRASSHOPPER; REPELLENT GLAND;

ORTHOPTERA; PYRGOMORPHIDAE; ZONOCERUS VARIEGATUS;

EID: 0031460912     PISSN: 07767943     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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