The Venom and Poison Glands of Pseudomyrmex Pallidus (F. Smith)
In the United States. the small subfamily Pseudomyrmicinae is represented by several species which are known to sting severely. Probably the most common species in the southeastern area is Pseudomyrmex pallidus (F. Smith). As part of a program of study on ant venoms in our laboratories, this paper p...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
1963-01-01
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| Series: | Psyche: A Journal of Entomology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/1963/65253 |
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| Summary: | In the United States. the small subfamily Pseudomyrmicinae is
represented by several species which are known to sting severely.
Probably the most common species in the southeastern area is Pseudomyrmex
pallidus (F. Smith). As part of a program of study on ant
venoms in our laboratories, this paper presents a characterization of
the venom of this species, a description of its poison apparatus and a
study of the reaction of human beings to its sting. In addition, the
possible nature of the venoms produced by the Formicidae is discussed. |
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| ISSN: | 0033-2615 1687-7438 |