Chemical defense is a strategy employed by many organisms to avoid consumption by producing toxic or repellent metabolites or chemical warnings which incite...

Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense (CBRN defense) or Nuclear, biological, and chemical protection (NBC protection) is a class of...

branch of the Regular Army by the National Defense Act of 1920. In 1945, it was redesignated the Chemical Corps. Discussion of the topic dates back to...

disturbed, Rilaena triangularis emits a strong-smelling secretion as a chemical defense. This fluid contains 1,4-benzoquinone, 1,4-naphthoquinone and caprylic...

of defense against predators. Unlike pheromones, allomones harm the receiver at the benefit of the producer. This grouping encompasses the chemical arsenal...

influence the behavior, growth, or survival of herbivores. These chemical defenses can act as repellents or toxins to herbivores or reduce plant digestibility...

Chemical warfare (CW) involves using the toxic properties of chemical substances as weapons. This type of warfare is distinct from nuclear warfare, biological...

biochemically synthesize terpenes with intense aromas as a method of chemical defense in attempts to repel predators, and invite pollinators. Because terpenes...

with A. buprestoides) is particularly well known for its very potent chemical defense spray which it deploys from a pair of glands which open at the front...

March 2007). "Chemical Composition of Inks of Diverse Marine Molluscs Suggests Convergent Chemical Defenses" (PDF). Journal of Chemical Ecology. 2007...