Ubiquinone-O in defensive spray of African millipede

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Journal Article

Journal Name

Nature

Publication Date

12-1-1975

Abstract

WHEN strongly disturbed, the red-legged millipede Metiche tanganyicense Kraus (Spirobolida: Trigoniulidae) sprays attackers with a mixture of four quinones (Fig. 1). Ubiquinone-O, a major component of this defensive spray has not been isolated previously from a natural source. © 1975 Nature Publishing Group.

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