Glandular quinoline-derivates protect crustacean woodlice from spider predation
Andreas Fischer, Regine M. Gries, Camila A. Roman-Torres, Anand Devireddy, Gerhard Gries
This study identifies four defensive metabolites in woodlice that deter spider predation, supporting the hypothesis that terrestrial adaptation drove the evolution of chemical defenses.
Journal of The Royal Society Interface · Aug 1, 2025Peer-reviewedEcology