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. 1969 Jul 4;165(3888):61-3.
doi: 10.1126/science.165.3888.61.

Biochemistry at 100{degrees}C: Explosive Secretory Discharge of Bombardier Beetles (Brachinus)

D J Aneshansley, T Eisner, J M Widom, B Widom

Biochemistry at 100{degrees}C: Explosive Secretory Discharge of Bombardier Beetles (Brachinus)

D J Aneshansley et al. Science. .

Abstract

The defensive chemical spray of bombardier beetles is ejected at 100 degrees C, with a heat content of about 0.2 calorie per milligram.

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