Age-dependent changes in structure and function of the male labial gland in Bombus terrestris

Abstract

Age dependent changes of the male labial gland of B. terrestris were studied here for the first time; using EAG and GC-EAG were determined compounds which are attractive for queens and may play a role in communication

Keywords

• bumblebee
• apoptosis
• smooth endoplasmic reticulum
• male marking pheromone
• electroantennography