Terpenos em cupins do gênero Nasutitermes (Isoptera, Termitidae, Nasutitermitinae)

The chemical composition of the front gland of termites has been studied for over 40 years. The genus Nasutitermes, considered the most evolved of the Termitidae family, has a peculiarity that sets it apart from the others: a caste of soldiers that carry a terpenic mixture used in defense. This secretion is formed by mono, sesqui and diterpenes from trinervitane, kempane and rippertane skeletons, only found in termites. This article sought to review the scientific literature and contribute to the knowledge on the chemical composition of the secretion of the Nasutitermes soldiers from the interesting aspects of its behavior.

• Publication year

  2014

• Venue

  Química Nova

• Publication date

  Unknown publication date

• Fields of study

  Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science

• Identifiers
  DOI 10.1590/S0100-40422014000100018
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