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Annu Rev Physiol

Title:		Pheromone communication in amphibians and reptiles
Author(s):		Houck LD;
Address:		"Department of Zoology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon 97331, USA. houckl@science.oregonstate.edu"
Journal Title:		Annu Rev Physiol
Year:		2009
Volume:		71
Issue:
Page Number:		161 - 176
DOI:		10.1146/annurev.physiol.010908.163134
ISSN/ISBN:		1545-1585 (Electronic) 0066-4278 (Linking)
Abstract:		"This selective review considers herpetological papers that feature the use of chemical cues, particularly pheromones involved in reproductive interactions between potential mates. Primary examples include garter snake females that attract males, lacertid lizards and the effects of their femoral gland secretions, aquatic male newts that chemically attract females, and terrestrial salamander males that chemically persuade a female to mate. Each case study spans a number of research approaches (molecular, biochemical, behavioral) and is related to sensory processing and the physiological effects of pheromone delivery. These and related studies show that natural pheromones can be identified, validated with behavioral tests, and incorporated in research on vomeronasal functional response"
Keywords:		"Amphibians/*physiology *Animal Communication Animals Pheromones/*physiology Reptiles/*physiology Sexual Behavior, Animal/*physiology;"
Notes:		"MedlineHouck, Lynne D eng Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S. Review 2008/10/14 Annu Rev Physiol. 2009; 71:161-76. doi: 10.1146/annurev.physiol.010908.163134"