Meeting Abstract 85-6 Monday, Jan. 6 11:30 – 11:45 Differential Effect of Superior and Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Lesion on Kinematics and Performance in Mammalian Swallowing GOULD, FDH*; LAMMERS, A; MAYERL, CJ; GERMAN, RZ; Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford NJ; Cleveland State University, Cleveland OH; Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, OH; Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, […]
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Comparative Skeletal Kinematics of Overbite-Shearing and Compressive Chewing Cycles in a Pacu Fish, Piaractus brachypomus
Meeting Abstract 85-2 Monday, Jan. 6 10:30 – 10:45 Comparative Skeletal Kinematics of Overbite-Shearing and Compressive Chewing Cycles in a Pacu Fish, Piaractus brachypomus LOMAX, JJ*; BRAINERD, EL; Brown University; Brown University jeremy_lomax@brown.edu Pacus are a group of herbivorous fishes known to extensively process a variety of plant materials with their oral jaws by means of their […]
Vertebral number and spinal regionalization in large shrews (Soricidae)
Meeting Abstract 84-4 Monday, Jan. 6 11:00 – 11:15 Vertebral number and spinal regionalization in large shrews (Soricidae) SMITH, SM*; ANGIELCZYK, KD; KERBIS PETERHANS, JC; Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago, IL; Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago, IL; Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago, IL smsmith@fieldmuseum.org http://www.stephaniemariesmith.com In addition to having unique extra articulations on its […]
Unique Coevolution of Genital Asymmetry and Lateralized Mating Behavior in A Mammal
Meeting Abstract 84-5 Monday, Jan. 6 11:15 – 11:30 Unique Coevolution of Genital Asymmetry and Lateralized Mating Behavior in A Mammal ORBACH, DN*; BRENNAN, PLR; HEDRICK, BP; KEENER, W; WEBBER, M; MESNICK, SL; Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi, TX; Mount Holyoke College, MA; University of Oxford, UK; Golden Gate Cetacean Research, CA; Golden Gate Cetacean Research, CA; […]
The spandrels of Satan’s perches evidence for the co-optation of feeding traits in the convergent evolution of mouthbrooding in Neotropical cichlids
Meeting Abstract 84-2 Monday, Jan. 6 10:30 – 10:45 The spandrels of Satan’s perches: evidence for the co-optation of feeding traits in the convergent evolution of mouthbrooding in Neotropical cichlids WELLER, HI*; LóPEZ-FERNáNDEZ, H; MCMAHAN, CD; BRAINERD, EL; Brown University; University of Michigan; Field Museum of Natural History; Brown University hannah_weller@brown.edu The co-opting of existing traits for […]
The biomechanics of multi-functional wings in diving birds
Meeting Abstract 84-6 Monday, Jan. 6 11:30 – 11:45 The biomechanics of multi-functional wings in diving birds LAPSANSKY, AB*; TOBALSKE, BW; University of Montana; University of Montana anthony.lapsansky@umontana.edu http://lapsansky.org While water and air are fundamentally different media, diverse species locomote effectively in both. As a prominent example, roughly 40 species of birds across five extant clades have […]
Evolutionary transformations of centipede ultimate legs
Meeting Abstract 84-1 Monday, Jan. 6 10:15 – 10:30 Evolutionary transformations of centipede ultimate legs SOMBKE, A*; MUELLER, CHG; University of Vienna, Department of Integrative Zoology; University of Greifswald, Zoological Institute and Museum andy.sombke@univie.ac.at In comparison to locomotory legs, the last pair of legs in Chilopoda – the ultimate legs – is particularly unique as no other […]
Determining the functional significance of bipedalism in heteromyid rodents through comparisons of morphology and performance
Meeting Abstract 84-3 Monday, Jan. 6 10:45 – 11:00 Determining the functional significance of bipedalism in heteromyid rodents through comparisons of morphology and performance FREYMILLER, GA*; SCHWANER, MJ; WHITFORD, MD; MCGOWAN, CP; HIGHAM, TE; CLARK, RW; San Diego State University; University of Idaho; San Diego State University; University of Idaho; University of California, Riverside; San Diego State […]
The impact of maternal corticosterone on offspring morphology and mitochondrial physiology
Meeting Abstract 83-2 Monday, Jan. 6 10:30 – 10:45 The impact of maternal corticosterone on offspring morphology and mitochondrial physiology ANDREASEN, VA*; YAP, KN; YAMADA, K; WILLIAMS, A; ZIKELI, S; KAVAZIS, AN; HOOD, WR; Auburn University, AL; Auburn University, AL; Auburn University, AL; Auburn University, AL; Auburn University, AL; Auburn University, AL vaa0008@auburn.edu The effects of maternal […]
Response to Visual and Olfactory Stimuli in Darters (Etheostoma) during Mate Choice Trials
Meeting Abstract 83-5 Monday, Jan. 6 11:15 – 11:30 Response to Visual and Olfactory Stimuli in Darters (Etheostoma) during Mate Choice Trials REESE, SJ*; MILLION, KM; PROFFITT, MR; Howard University; Indiana University; Indiana University sierrajreese@gmail.com Sensory integration (the coordination of multiple sensory systems to carry out a behavior) has rarely been evaluated in the context of female […]
