Putative Pheromones of Lion Mane and Its Ultrastructure

Poddar-Sarkar, Mousumi; Chakroborty, Abhijit; Bhar, R.; Brahmachary, R. L.

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“…1977), brown antechinus (Toftegaard and Bradley 1999), etc. However, it can be hypothesized in this context that the network of channels as observed in the cross‐section of the quills might serve for transporting the putative molecules of communication, as in the lion mane (Poddar‐Sarkar et al. 2008).…”

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“…1999, 2001); anal sac secretions of many carnivores (Albone 1984); marking fluid of tiger (Brahmachary et al. 1990); lion mane (Poddar‐Sarkar et al. 2008); human vaginal secretions (Michael et al.…”

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“…For a few years, we are concentrating our work on the ultrastructure and chemical analysis of epidermal structures of mammalian hair like lion mane – porcupine quill – and hedgehog spine to assess their role as putative sources of communicatory signals. Of these, the ultramorphology and chemical analysis of lion mane hair as a putative source of pheromone (Poddar‐Sarkar et al. 2008) has been reported earlier, while a hint of greasy appearance of porcupine quill employed for individual recognition (Roze et al.…”

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“…Fatty acids have been identified in many mammalian exocrine secretions (Burger et al 1999(Burger et al , 2001; anal sac secretions of many carnivores (Albone 1984); marking fluid of tiger (Brahmachary et al 1990); lion mane (Poddar-Sarkar et al 2008); human vaginal secretions (Michael et al 1974); etc. The presence of lower fatty acids like caprylic acid (C 8:0 ), capric acid (C 10:0 ) and lauric acid (C 12:0 ) in adult porcupine and hedgehog may have a pheromonal importance considering their low volatility.…”

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Ultrastructure and lipid chemistry of specialized epidermal structure of Indian porcupines and hedgehog

Poddar-Sarkar

Raha²,

Bhar

et al. 2011

Acta Zoologica

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Poddar-Sarkar, M., Raha, P., Bhar, R., Chakraborty, A. and Brahmachary, R.L. 2011. Ultrastructure and lipid chemistry of specialized epidermal structure of Indian porcupines and hedgehog. -Acta Zoologica (Stockholm) 92: 134-140.In the present study, we investigated the ultrastructural variations of specialized epidermal structure of Indian porcupines (Hystrix indica and Atherurus macrourus) and hedgehog (Hemiechinus collaris) as well as the variation in the fatty acid composition of total lipid fraction. Scanning electron microscope images reveal the usual scaly structure in surface view and network of channels in crosssection but with different orientation of partition walls. The lipid profile reveals the presence of free sterol, long-chain alcohol, free fatty acids, wax ester and sterol ester in all the three cases and trace amount of triglyceride, diglyceride and monoglyceride. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis of fatty acid methyl ester of total lipid fraction indicates the presence of C 8 -C 22 fatty acids in Hystrix indica, C 8 -C 18 in Atherurus macrourus and C 8 -C 20 fatty acids in Hemiechinus collaris. It is interesting to note that the total lipid fraction of hedgehog shows no branched-chain, unsaturated and odd-carbon fatty acids. Odd-carbon fatty acid and branched-chain fatty acids detected in the adult H. indica but were absent in juvenile H. indica as well as in A. macrourus. With the exception of C 18:1 , the other unsaturated fatty acids were also absent in both juvenile H. indica and A. macrourus.

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Ultrastructure and lipid chemistry of specialized epidermal structure of Indian porcupines and hedgehog

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Raha²,

Bhar

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Acta Zoologica

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“…Others suggest that rubbing deposits scent, as well as picking up scent and displaying visual signals (Mellen, 1993). Some volatile compounds, such as long-chain carboxylic acids, in particular, have been identified from lion manes (Poddar-Sarkar et al, 2007). In both domestic cats and lions, there is believed to be a form of tactile communication, as well as a marking behavior, which may serve the same purpose as grooming in primates (Schaller, 1972;Van Den Bos and de Cock, 1994).…”

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Investigation of Scents on Cheeks and Foreheads of Large Felines in Connection to the Facial Marking Behavior

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We investigated head- and cheek-rubbing behavior in four species of large felines, lions (Leo panther), leopards (Panthera pardus), tigers (Panthera tigris), and cougars (Puma concolor), in captivity. Preliminary behavioral observations found that lions and tigers, but not leopards and cougars, showed behavioral responses to cardboard rubbing samples from head and cheek areas from conspecific felines, compared to the blank cardboard controls. In this context, surface samples on the facial areas of each species were collected to analyze volatile organic compounds that could be involved in the facial marking of felines. Previously developed stir bar surface sampling methodology was used. From all cheek and forehead samples, 100 volatile organic compounds were identified or tentatively identified. Among these, 41 have been previously reported to be present in feline urine and marking secretions. Several new compounds were identified on facial surfaces. Some of the compounds showed substantial quantitative differences among the species. One compound, that has not been reported previously in mammals, 3-acetamidofuran, was found in all investigated species. It was synthesized and tested for behavioral responses. No responses were elicited in a preliminary test. Future research will test other potential signaling compounds and their mixtures for ability to elicit behavioral responses.

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