Definition of Beltian. Meaning of Beltian. Synonyms of Beltian

- A Beltian body is a detachable tip found on the pinnules of some species of Acacia and closely related genera. Beltian bodies, named after Thomas Belt...
- avoid the ants that attempt to guard the Beltian bodies (their food source) against intruders. Although the Beltian bodies account for over 90% of B. kiplingi...
- predatory, the jumping spider Bagheera kiplingi gets over 90% of its food from Beltian bodies, a solid plant material produced by acacias as part of a mutualistic...
- Pseudomyrmex ant on bull thorn acacia (Vac****ia cornigera) with Beltian bodies that provide the ants with protein...
- the main nutrient they contain and by the genus of plant producing them. Beltian bodies are found on the leaflet tips of Acacia plants and have relatively...
- Pseudomyrmex ant on bull thorn acacia (Vac****ia cornigera) with Beltian bodies that provide the ants with protein...
- yellow. The spines are home to ants that protect the plant from herbivory. Beltian bodies can be found at the tips of the leaves. They are full of fats and...
- produces more Beltian bodies to encourage the presence of ants. When the tree has enough extra nutrients, it will create less Beltian bodies. This behaviour...
- nectar rich in sugar and amino acids, and the tips of the leaves sprout Beltian bodies, small nutritious packets of oils and proteins. However, not all...
- the ants. In return, the ants obtain food from protein- and lipid-rich Beltian bodies. In Fiji Philidris nagasau (Doli****rinae) are known to selectively...