Major and Trace Element Analysis in Red Imported Fire Ant Queens by Ion Induced X-Ray Fluorescence
Abstract
Analysis of red imported fire ant queens, Solenopsis invicta Buren, by ion induced X-ray fluorescence indicated that concentrations of P, S, Cl, K, Ca, Ti, Cr, Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, Pb, Rb, Sr, and Mo could be detected in their tissues. In general, results indicated that red imported fire ant queens contained lower total body levels of P, S, Cl, K, Ti, Cr, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, Pb, Rb, Sr, and Mo than major and minor workers. However, higher concentrations of Ca and Mn were noted in queens when compared to workers.Downloads
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