Species-specific variation in mental gland secretions of turtles revealed by proteomic and lipidomic profiling

• Published in: European zoological journal Vol. 91; no. 2; pp. 787 - 803
• Main Authors: Ibáñez, A., Skupien-Rabian, B., Jankowska, U., Kędracka-Krok, S., Fritz, U., Auer, M., Praschag, P., Martínez-Silvestre, A., Pabijan, M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group 02.07.2024
• Subjects: Chemical communication; epidermal glands; reptiles; sexual dimorphism; species-specific signals

Chemical signaling through pheromones is an ancient and widespread mode of communication. Turtles and tortoises (chelonians) secrete pheromones via mental (chin) glands and have superior olfactory capacities rendering them a promising group to study the evolution and function of chemical communicati...