SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 97-13 Sat Jan 2 An outside-in comparative study of visual systems in the Drosophila melanogaster subgroup Zhao, A*; Iyer, N; Kim, E; Reiser, M; Janelia; Janelia; Janelia; Janelia zhaoa@janelia.hhmi.org The elaborate courtship rituals of many fly species have been […]
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The role of pheromones in mound-building behavior in termites
SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 96-11 Sat Jan 2 The role of pheromones in mound-building behavior in termites Ramaswamy, SS*; Sane, SP; National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru and SASTRA University, Thanjavur; National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru sreesubhar@ncbs.res.in Mound-building termites build exquisite, massive […]
The limits of egg recognition Testing the acceptance thresholds of American robins in response to egg-shaped objects in the nest
SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 96-1 Sat Jan 2 The limits of egg recognition: Testing the acceptance thresholds of American robins in response to egg-shaped objects in the nest Hauber, ME*; Winnicki, SK; Hoover, JP; Hays, IR; University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; University of […]
Symbiotic magnetic sensing in animals evidence from metagenomics
SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 96-3 Sat Jan 2 Symbiotic magnetic sensing in animals: evidence from metagenomics Fitak, RR; University of Central Florida robert.fitak@ucf.edu http://www.fitaklab.com It is well-known that numerous animals, from arthropods to vertebrates, can sense Earth’s magnetic field and use this information […]
Neuronal evolution across the Puerto Rican anole radiation
SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 96-4 Sat Jan 2 Neuronal evolution across the Puerto Rican anole radiation Storks, L*; Leal, M; University of Missouri, Columbia, MO; University of Missouri, Columbia, MO storksle@gmail.com https://twitter.com/ScalyLevi Vertebrate brains are extremely diverse in size, shape, and structure. Two […]
Magnetoreception and the radio sun
SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 96-6 Sat Jan 2 Magnetoreception and the radio sun Granger, J*; Johnsen, S; Duke University; Duke University jngranger@email.wm.edu Many animals can sense the earth’s magnetic field and use it to perform incredible feats of navigation; however, the sense itself […]
Light environment drives the evolution of color vision genes in butterflies and moths
SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 96-8 Sat Jan 2 Light environment drives the evolution of color vision genes in butterflies and moths Sondhi, Y*; Ellis, EA; Bybee, SM; Theobald, JC; Kawahara, AY; Florida International University; McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity, Florida Museum of […]
Lens morphology is influenced by ecology in frogs and toads (Amphibia Anura)
SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 96-7 Sat Jan 2 Lens morphology is influenced by ecology in frogs and toads (Amphibia: Anura) Mitra, AT*; Womack, MC; Gower, DJ; Clark, B; Streicher, JW; Bell, RC; Schott, RK; Fujita, MK; Thomas, KN; University College London, Natural History […]
Finding fruit Olfactory search strategies in a neotropical bat
SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 96-10 Sat Jan 2 Finding fruit: Olfactory search strategies in a neotropical bat Brokaw, AF*; Page, RA; Smotherman, M; Texas A&M University, College Station, TX; Smithsonian Tropical Research Institution, Gamboa, Panama; Texas A&M University, College Station, TX afbrokaw@tamu.edu Animals […]
Electroreception in amphiuma salamanders
SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 96-5 Sat Jan 2 Electroreception in amphiuma salamanders Keathley, CM*; Moon, BR; University of Louisiana at Lafayette; University of Louisiana at Lafayette christina.keathley@gmail.com https://christinakeathley.wixsite.com/cmkeathley Ampullary organs are electroreceptive sensory organs embedded in the lateral line system of many aquatic […]
