SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 94-4 Sat Jan 2 Halteres increase takeoff speed in calyptratae Jordan, KA*; Yarger, AM; Fox, JL; Case Western Reserve University; Case Western Reserve University; Case Western Reserve University kaj67@case.edu Dipteran insects (flies) possess mechanosensory organs called halteres. Halteres are […]
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Flexibility of reflexes How Johnston’s organs modulate the antennal set-point in flying hawkmoths
SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 94-11 Sat Jan 2 Flexibility of reflexes: How Johnston’s organs modulate the antennal set-point in flying hawkmoths Natesan, D*; Dave, SD; Saxena, N; Sane, SP; National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bangalore and KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockhol,; Case […]
Drosophila melanogaster increase steering errors when relying on restricted-area optic flow fields
SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 94-2 Sat Jan 2 Drosophila melanogaster increase steering errors when relying on restricted-area optic flow fields Palermo, N*; Hershman, M; Proenca, M; Theobald, J; Florida International University; Florida International University; Florida International University nicholaspalermo@fastmail.com Drosophila melanogaster rely on […]
Dragon-drop The passive mechanism and active control of the dragonfly’s aerial righting behaviour
SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 94-1 Sat Jan 2 Dragon-drop: The passive mechanism and active control of the dragonfly’s aerial righting behaviour Fabian, ST*; Zhou, R; Lin, HT; Dept. of Bioengineering, Imperial College, London; Dept. of Bioengineering, Imperial College, London; Dept. of Bioengineering, Imperial […]
Developing a mechanical model for intraspinal mechanosensing in avians
SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 94-5 Sat Jan 2 Developing a mechanical model for intraspinal mechanosensing in avians Mo, A*; Kamska, V; Contreras, FB; Daley, M; Badri-Spröwitz, A; MPI for Intelligent Systems, Stuttgart; MPI for Intelligent Systems, Stuttgart; MPI for Intelligent Systems, Stuttgart; University […]
Bumblebees land by adjusting the set-point of optical expansion rate in a stepwise manner
SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 94-12 Sat Jan 2 Bumblebees land by adjusting the set-point of optical expansion rate in a stepwise manner Goyal, P*; Cribellier, A; Croon, G; Lankheet, M; Leeuwen, J; Pieters, R; Muijres, F; Wageningen University and Research, Netherlands; Wageningen University […]
A snapping shrimp has the fastest vision of any aquatic animal
SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 94-7 Sat Jan 2 A snapping shrimp has the fastest vision of any aquatic animal Kingston, ACN*; Chappell, DR; Speiser, DI; University of Tulsa and University of South Carolina; University of South Carolina; University of South Carolina acnahm@gmail.com Animals […]
The sensory space of the threespine stickleback
SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 93-2 Sat Jan 2 The sensory space of the threespine stickleback Mobley, RB*; Boughman, JW; Michigan State University; Michigan State University mobleyro@msu.edu The peripheral sensory systems, whose morphological attributes help determine the acquisition of distinct types of information, provide […]
The innate floral template of a generalist pollinator
SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 93-12 Sat Jan 2 The innate floral template of a generalist pollinator Mishra, A; National Center for Biological Science, Bangalore, India aditi.niser@gmail.com For pollinators, identifying flowers is essential for survival. But how do pollinators distinguish flowers from other objects […]
The effect of habitat on visual sensitivity across animal phyla
SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 93-7 Sat Jan 2 The effect of habitat on visual sensitivity across animal phyla Murphy, MJ*; Westerman, EL; University of Arkansas; University of Arkansas mjm052@uark.edu The spectrum of light that an animal can see – from ultraviolet to far […]
