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Beetle of the genus Eleodes assuming the headstand with which it characteristically responds to disturbance. The insect repels predators with a secretion containing guinone; the guinone is sprayed from the tip of its abdomen (actual body length, 2.5cm).See page 1341. [T. Eisner, R. Alsop, R. Silberglied, Cornell University]


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Science. ISSN 0036-8075 (print), 1095-9203 (online)