Nasonov gland

English

Alternative forms

  • Nasonov's gland

Etymology

After Nikolai Nasonov (1855–1939), Russian zoologist.

Noun

Nasonov gland (plural Nasonov glands)

  1. The gland in worker bees that produces Nasonov pheromone. Its opening is located at the base of the last tergite at the tip of the abdomen.
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