Lexx4 t1_iydly3y wrote
Reply to comment by wzl46 in Formic acid could be a simple urinary biomarker for Alzheimer's disease, as levels of the acid in the urine correlate with cognitive decline. by molrose96
> fire ant
I am 100% aware you are joking but I love to flex my knowledge about ants so:
Fire ants inject a toxic alkaloid venom called solenopsin, a compound from the class of piperidines.
atridir t1_iydy0aa wrote
It is some species of wood ants that spray formic acid as a defense mechanism against predators.
I just found out that it is also found in the trichomes of the stinging nettle plant too. Explains a lot.
Lexx4 t1_iyem2n7 wrote
Formica sp. kind of on the nose with that one.
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Wawgawaidith t1_iydsssv wrote
Any chance on an ELI5 here?
Atleastitsnottaken t1_iye4qmh wrote
Huh?! Could you explain this please?
AChoiceWasMade t1_iye7qmz wrote
ELI5 means explain like I’m 5. :) it’s a subreddit, too.
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