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Thieves, Deceivers, and Killers : Tales of Chemistry in Nature
Thieves Deceivers and Killers Tales of Chemistry in Nature
Author: William Agosta
The tobacco plant synthesizes nicotine to protect itself from herbivores. The female moth broadcasts sex pheromones to attract a mate, while a soldier ant deploys an alarm pheromone to call for help. The carbon dioxide on a mammal's breath beckons hungry ticks and mosquitoes, while a flower's fragrance speaks to the honey bee. Indeed, much of th...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780691092737
ISBN-10: 0691092737
Publication Date: 2/19/2002
Pages: 248
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Publisher: Princeton University Press
Book Type: Paperback
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