Meeting Abstract 93-3 Monday, Jan. 6 11:00 – 11:15 Phenotypic Flexibility of Glucocorticoid Signaling in Skeletal Muscles of White-crowned Sparrows Preparing to Migrate RAMENOFSKY*, M**; PRADHAN, D; AUSTIN, SH; SOMA, K; SCHLINGER, B; University of California Davis; Idaho State University, Pocatello; Oregon State University, Corvalis; University of British Colulmbia, Vancouver; University of California, Los Angeles mramenofs@ucdavis.edu http://biology.ucdavis.edu/people/marilyn-ramenofsky […]
Archives: Abstracts
Isotopic Analysis of Fossil Coronulid Barnacles as a Means of Understanding Prehistoric Whale Migration
Meeting Abstract 93-1 Monday, Jan. 6 10:30 – 10:45 Isotopic Analysis of Fossil Coronulid Barnacles as a Means of Understanding Prehistoric Whale Migration TAYLOR, LD*; FINNEGAN, S; O’DEA, A; BRALOWER, TJ; University of California, Berkeley; University of California, Berkeley; Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute; Pennsylvania State University larry.taylor@berkeley.edu Migration is an integral feature of modern mysticete whale ecology, […]
The influence of hunting pressure and ecological factors on fecal glucocorticoid metabolites in wild elk
Meeting Abstract 92-1 Monday, Jan. 6 10:15 – 10:30 The influence of hunting pressure and ecological factors on fecal glucocorticoid metabolites in wild elk ENSMINGER, DC*; PRITCHARD, C; GINGERY, T; LANGKILDE, T; University of California, Berkeley and The Pennsylvania State University; The Pennsylvania State University; The Pennsylvania State University; The Pennsylvania State University dls_david@yahoo.com Climate change and […]
Telomere protection mechanisms and adaptive organismal responses to early postnatal stress
Meeting Abstract 92-3 Monday, Jan. 6 10:45 – 11:00 Telomere protection mechanisms and adaptive organismal responses to early postnatal stress WOLF, SE*; BELTRAN, SE; SANDERS, TL; ROSVALL, KA; Indiana University; Dominican University; Oklahoma State University; Indiana University wolfsae@indiana.edu https://sarah-wolf.weebly.com/ Telomeres are the guanine-rich, protective ends of chromosomes that shorten with exposure to stressors and consequently, may link […]
Interplay between personality, physiology, and temperature in American bullfrogs
Meeting Abstract 92-5 Monday, Jan. 6 11:15 – 11:30 Interplay between personality, physiology, and temperature in American bullfrogs DA SILVA, DP*; GOMES, FR; University of Sao Paulo diego.pnds@gmail.com Personality has been identified in several different ecological contexts. However, the physiological mechanisms underlying different animal personalities are still poorly understood. Different personalities have been correlated with different patterns […]
Eggshell Pore Density as an Important Determinant for Avian Embryonic Development
Meeting Abstract 92-4 Monday, Jan. 6 11:00 – 11:15 Eggshell Pore Density as an Important Determinant for Avian Embryonic Development CHOI, W*; WADA, H; Auburn University wzc0028@auburn.edu Avian eggs protect embryos from desiccation and trauma while allowing exchange of gases. Although previous studies have shown that environmental factors such as temperature and humidity alter eggshell characteristics, little […]
Development of the glucocorticoid stress response and its effects on growth in a tropical passerine
Meeting Abstract 92-6 Monday, Jan. 6 11:30 – 11:45 Development of the glucocorticoid stress response and its effects on growth in a tropical passerine JONES, BC*; DUVAL, EH; Florida State University; Florida State University jonesbc@gmail.com The dampened hormonal stress responses in neonates is thought to be an adaptive response against the damaging effects of exposure to chronically […]
Acute Stress Mobilizes Glucose and Free Fatty Acids in Mountain Dark-eyed Juncos (Junco hyemalis)
Meeting Abstract 92-2 Monday, Jan. 6 10:30 – 10:45 Acute Stress Mobilizes Glucose and Free Fatty Acids in Mountain Dark-eyed Juncos (Junco hyemalis) KIMBALL, MG*; GRANT, AR; CHRISLER, A; JOHNSON, E; MALISCH, JL; Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA; University of Nevada, Reno, NV; St. Mary’s College of Maryland, St. Mary’s City, MD; St. Mary’s College of […]
Using correlated patterns of behavioral and molecular variation to understand individual variation
Meeting Abstract 91-3 Monday, Jan. 6 10:45 – 11:00 Using correlated patterns of behavioral and molecular variation to understand individual variation FRIESEN, CN*; HAN, J; YOUNG, RL; HOFMANN, HA; UT Austin; UT Austin; UT Austin; UT Austin caitlin.friesen@utexas.edu https://caitlinfriesen.com Members of social groups often show tremendous variation that can be understood by classifying individuals according to their […]
The Effect of Neurotransmitters on Life History Strategy How do Increased Dopamine Levels Influence Aggression in Black Widow Spiders
Meeting Abstract 91-5 Monday, Jan. 6 11:15 – 11:30 The Effect of Neurotransmitters on Life History Strategy: How do Increased Dopamine Levels Influence Aggression in Black Widow Spiders? OLENSKI, M/S*; BILBREY, C; DIRIENZO, N; DORNHAUS, A; University of Arizona; University of Arizona; University of Arizona, School of Information; University of Arizona, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology […]
