Osmeterium (foul-smelling organ)

GPTKB entity

Statements (18)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf insect organ
gptkbp:activatedBy disturbance
gptkbp:color gptkb:orange
red
yellow
gptkbp:deterrentTo predators
gptkbp:emits foul-smelling chemicals
gptkbp:foundIn caterpillars
swallowtail butterfly larvae
gptkbp:function defense
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Osmeterium (foul-smelling organ)
gptkbp:location behind the head
gptkbp:retractable true
gptkbp:secretes gptkb:2-methylbutyric_acid
gptkb:isobutyric_acid
terpenes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Giant_Swallowtail_Butterfly
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6