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Brain Behav Evol

Title:		Chemical and behavioral studies of femoral gland secretions in iguanid lizards
Author(s):		Alberts AC;
Address:		"Center for Reproduction of Endangered Species, Zoological Society of San Diego, CA 92112"
Journal Title:		Brain Behav Evol
Year:		1993
Volume:		41
Issue:		3-May
Page Number:		255 - 260
DOI:		10.1159/000113847
ISSN/ISBN:		0006-8977 (Print) 0006-8977 (Linking)
Abstract:		"Comparative studies on the chemistry and behavioral significance of femoral gland secretions in desert iguanas (Dipsosaurus dorsalis) and green iguanas (Iguana iguana) are reviewed. Field and laboratory studies suggest that femoral gland secretions function in conspecific recognition and range marking. In desert iguanas, secretions are of low volatility and may be detected initially using long-range ultraviolet visual cues. In contrast, green iguana secretions contain a diversity of volatile lipids and appear to be localized by chemoreception. Interspecific differences in femoral gland chemistry may reflect adaptations to the diverse climatic conditions of arid desert and tropical forest environments"
Keywords:		"*Animal Communication Animals *Biological Evolution Chemoreceptor Cells/*physiology Exocrine Glands/*physiology Female Iguanas/*physiology Male Nasal Mucosa/innervation Pheromones/*physiology Sexual Behavior, Animal/physiology *Social Behavior Social Envi;"
Notes:		"MedlineAlberts, A C eng 1 F32 DC00025-01/DC/NIDCD NIH HHS/ Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S. Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. Switzerland 1993/01/01 Brain Behav Evol. 1993; 41(3-5):255-60. doi: 10.1159/000113847"