Ophidiomycosis, but not reproductive status, is associated with reduced post-capture glycemic response in pygmy rattlesnakes (Sistrurus miliarius)

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract P27-2  Sat Jan 2  Ophidiomycosis, but not reproductive status, is associated with reduced post-capture glycemic response in pygmy rattlesnakes (Sistrurus miliarius) McPherson, SM*; Agugliaro, J; Farrell, TM; Lind, CM; University of New England, Biddeford, ME; Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison, […]

Increased phagocytic capability prior to experimental malaria inoculation may reduce likelihood of infection at no cost to body condition

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract P27-9  Sat Jan 2  Increased phagocytic capability prior to experimental malaria inoculation may reduce likelihood of infection at no cost to body condition Stansberry, KR*; Kelly, TR; Lattin, CR; Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA; Louisiana State University, Baton […]

Effects of immune challenge on immunological and endocrine parameters of Cururu toads (Rhinella icterica) in their natural habitat

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract P27-3  Sat Jan 2  Effects of immune challenge on immunological and endocrine parameters of Cururu toads (Rhinella icterica) in their natural habitat Garcia Neto, PG*; Titon, SCM; Assis, VR; Muxel, SM; Titon Jr, B; Ferreira, LF; Gomes, FR; Fernandes, […]

Diet macronutrient composition affects disease pathology in Serinus canaria infected with Mycoplasma gallisepticum

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract P27-10  Sat Jan 2  Diet macronutrient composition affects disease pathology in Serinus canaria infected with Mycoplasma gallisepticum Perrine, WG*; Love, AC; Morris, AN; DuRant, SE; The University of Arkansas; The University of Arkansas; The University of Arkansas; The University […]

Day vs night LPS effects on immunity and hormone mediators in toads

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract P27-5  Sat Jan 2  Day vs. night: LPS effects on immunity and hormone mediators in toads Titon, SCM; Titon Jr, B; Floreste, FR*; Garcia Neto, PG; Lima, AS; Ferreira, LF; Vasconcellos-Teixeira, R; Gomes, FR; Assis, VR; University of Sao […]

Corticosterone transdermal application impact on toads (Rhinella icterica) phagocytosis

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract P27-6  Sat Jan 2  Corticosterone transdermal application impact on toads (Rhinella icterica) phagocytosis Assis, VR*; Titon, SCM; Titon Jr, B; Gomes, FR; University of Sao Paulo; University of Sao Paulo; University of Sao Paulo; University of Sao Paulo v.regina.a@gmail.com […]

Body temperature is more important than seasonality and steroid levels in determining immunity in the hibernating tegu lizard

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract P27-4  Sat Jan 2  Body temperature is more important than seasonality and steroid levels in determining immunity in the hibernating tegu lizard Madelaire, CB*; Zena, LA; Dillon, D; Pereira, D; Hunt, KE; Bícego, KC; Buck, CL; Gomes, FR; Northern […]

Investigating the impacts of temperature, photoperiod, and population density on diapause incidence in the alfalfa leafcutting bee, Megachile rotundata

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract P26-2  Sat Jan 2  Investigating the impacts of temperature, photoperiod, and population density on diapause incidence in the alfalfa leafcutting bee, Megachile rotundata Singh, P*; Brar, G; Scrapper, B; Floden, M; Rinehart, JP; Bowsher, JH; North Dakota State University; […]

Glyphosate and antibiotics reduce activity and affect growth in Rio Grande leopard frog (Rana berlandieri) tadpoles

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract P26-1  Sat Jan 2  Glyphosate and antibiotics reduce activity and affect growth in Rio Grande leopard frog (Rana berlandieri) tadpoles Villatoro-Castañeda, M*; Forsburg, ZR; Fritts, SR; Gabor, CR; Carlos-Shanley, C; Texas State University melvcc@gmail.com Amphibians are the most endangered […]

Environmental factors related to foraging activity in a semi-terrestrial salt marsh crab

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract P26-4  Sat Jan 2  Environmental factors related to foraging activity in a semi-terrestrial salt marsh crab Foltz, SL*; Austin, A; Radford University; Radford University sfoltz3@radford.edu Armases cinereum, the squareback marsh crab, is a small omnivorous semi-terrestrial crustacean commonly found […]

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