Iridomyrmecin
Translation of "iridomyrmecin" into Russian
iridomyrmecin
NounUK
/ˌɪrɪdəʊˈmɪəməsɪn/
US
/ˌɪrɪdəˈmɪrməsɪn/
iridomyrmecin
Iridomyrmecin is a chemical compound produced by some ant species.
Иридомирмецин - это химическое соединение, производимое некоторыми видами муравьев.
Definitions
iridomyrmecin
NounUK
/ˌɪrɪdəʊˈmɪəməsɪn/
US
/ˌɪrɪdəˈmɪrməsɪn/
A chemical compound produced by certain species of ants, particularly those in the genus Iridomyrmex, used as a defense mechanism against predators.
The ants released iridomyrmecin to deter the invading insects from their nest.