Volatile compounds from interdigital gland of male white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus)
Volatile compounds from interdigital gland of male white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus)
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DOI：
10.1007/bf02272407
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发表时间：
1996-09-01
影响因子：
2.3
通讯作者：
Novotny, M
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作者：
Gassett, JW;Wiesler, DP;Novotny, M
Interdigital secretions were collected from eight male white-tailed deer of various ages. Analysis of volatiles was performed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry with a modified headspace technique. Forty-six volatile compounds were found including alkanes, arenes, aldehydes, ketones, aliphatic acids, esters, pyrroles, furans, and sulfur compounds. Eleven occurred in higher concentrations (P less than or equal to 0.10) in dominant (greater than or equal to 3.5-year-old) than in subordinate (greater than or equal to 1.5-year-old) animals. Dominant males typically have higher serum testosterone levels, and fatty acids and esters fluctuate with sebum production, which is under hormonal control. Therefore, these compounds may reflect testosterone levels and act as chemical signals indicating the presence of a dominant male. Interdigital volatiles also may act as generalized scent trail markers.
