Biological Activities and Ecological Significance of Fire Ant Venom Alkaloids

Biological Activities and Ecological Significance of Fire Ant Venom Alkaloids

Venoms produced by arthropods act as chemical weapons to paralyze prey or deter competitors. The utilization of venom is an essential feature in the biology and ecology of venomous arthropods. <i>Solenopsis</i> fire ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) are medically important venomous ants. Th...

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Main Authors: Guangxin Xu, Li Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
<i>Solenopsis invicta</i>
venom gland
piperidine
piperideine
venom toxicity
antimicrobial activity
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/15/7/439

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