Semiochemical basis of the retinue response to queen honey bees

The substance produced by the mandibular gland complex (HQMC) of queen honey bees is responsible for retinue formation in honey bees. The mandibular-gland-based retinue response is mediated by five semiochemicals. Semiochemical retinue responses are discussed.

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Published in:	Nature (London) Vol. 332; no. 6162; pp. 354 - 356
Main Authors:	Slessor, Keith N, Kaminski, Lori-Ann, King, G. G. S, Borden, John H, Winston, Mark L
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	London Nature Publishing 24-03-1988 Nature Publishing Group
Subjects:	Apis mellifera Biochemistry. Physiology. Immunology Biological and medical sciences Chemistry Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Honey Insecta Insects Invertebrates Physiology. Development Chemical communication Apis mellifica Insecta Intraspecific recognition Apidae HPLC chromatography Social insect Social behavior Mandibular gland Apoidea Arthropoda Hymenoptera Invertebrata Queen (insect) Aculeata Semiochemicals
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Summary:	The substance produced by the mandibular gland complex (HQMC) of queen honey bees is responsible for retinue formation in honey bees. The mandibular-gland-based retinue response is mediated by five semiochemicals. Semiochemical retinue responses are discussed.
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ISSN:	0028-0836 1476-4687
DOI:	10.1038/332354a0