Meeting Abstract 83-1 Monday, Jan. 6 10:15 – 10:30 Pregnancy-induced changes to muscle-tendon morphology and function BILOTTA, F*; LEE, M; DANOS, N; University of San Diego; University of San Diego; University of San Diego ndanos@sandiego.edu Live bearing is a defining feature of all eutherian mammals. In order to accommodate the fetus, the female body undergoes radical hormonal, […]
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Not a surprise Female salamanders (plethodontid species Aneides ferreus) communicate to males during courtship as evidenced by courtship-like glands on their dorsum
Meeting Abstract 83-6 Monday, Jan. 6 11:30 – 11:45 Not a surprise: Female salamanders (plethodontid species Aneides ferreus) communicate to males during courtship as evidenced by courtship-like glands on their dorsum STILLER, AB*; STAUB, NL; Whitman College, Walla Walla, WA and Gonzaga Unviersity, Spokane, WA; Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA stilleab@whitman.edu The tail-straddling walk of plethodontid salamanders is […]
MHC-based Olfactory Signals and Mate Choice in Darters (Etheostoma)
Meeting Abstract 83-4 Monday, Jan. 6 11:00 – 11:15 MHC-based Olfactory Signals and Mate Choice in Darters (Etheostoma) MILLION, KM*; PROFFITT, MR; REESE, SJ; Indiana University, Bloomington; Indiana University, Bloomington; Howard University millionk@iu.edu Genes of the Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) have been implicated in mate choice in a wide range of vertebrate taxa, with females of many […]
Baby Light My Fire Cooperative Inflammation in Marsupial Pregnancy
Meeting Abstract 83-3 Monday, Jan. 6 10:45 – 11:00 Baby Light My Fire: “Cooperative Inflammation” in Marsupial Pregnancy STADTMAUER, DJ*; CHAVAN, AR; WAGNER, GP; Yale University; Yale University; Yale University daniel.stadtmauer@yale.edu Marsupials and placental mammals have diverged substantially in life history: marsupials produce highly altricial young which complete development attached to the mother’s nipple, whereas placental mammals […]
Thermoregulation and Foraging Behavior of Timber Rattlesnakes (Crotalus horridus) in a Disturbed Landscape
Meeting Abstract 82-1 Monday, Jan. 6 08:00 – 08:15 Thermoregulation and Foraging Behavior of Timber Rattlesnakes (Crotalus horridus) in a Disturbed Landscape HOWEY, CAF; University of Scranton, Scranton, PA, 18510 and Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802 christopher.howey@scranton.edu http://www.chowey.net Prescribed fire is a landscape disturbance that alters the physical and thermal characteristics of a habitat. Changes […]
The use of remote sensing and models to understand behavioral thermoregulation in dogs
Meeting Abstract 82-5 Monday, Jan. 6 09:00 – 09:15 The use of remote sensing and models to understand behavioral thermoregulation in dogs LARK, R; SHARABI, L; LEVY, O*; Tel Aviv University, Israel; Tel Aviv University, Israel; Tel Aviv University, Israel levyofi@gmail.com Behavioral thermoregulation is crucial for avoiding thermal stress. Hence, understanding when and how animals might utilize […]
The impact of sand moisture on the temperature-sex ratio responses of developing loggerhead (Caretta caretta) sea turtles
Meeting Abstract 82-3 Monday, Jan. 6 08:30 – 08:45 The impact of sand moisture on the temperature-sex ratio responses of developing loggerhead (Caretta caretta) sea turtles LOLAVAR, A*; WYNEKEN, J; Florida Atlantic University; Florida Atlantic University alolavar@fau.edu All species of sea turtles exhibit a cooler male/warmer female temperature-sex ratio response. Field and experimental studies on loggerhead sea […]
Out of time and out of room Are montane salamanders vulnerable to extinction due to climate change
Meeting Abstract 82-4 Monday, Jan. 6 08:45 – 09:00 Out of time and out of room: Are montane salamanders vulnerable to extinction due to climate change? FARALLO, VR*; MUÑOZ, MM; Yale University; Yale University vfarallo@gmail.com http://www.vincentfarallo.net In response to global climate change, many terrestrial species are shifting their ranges poleward or upwards in elevation. Montane species with […]
Measuring the Outcome of Reintroduction Efforts for an Endangered Butterfly
Meeting Abstract 82-2 Monday, Jan. 6 08:15 – 08:30 Measuring the Outcome of Reintroduction Efforts for an Endangered Butterfly STEELE CABRERA, S*; HUNT, TS; HADDAD, NM; LUCKY, A; DANIELS, JC; University of Florida, Gainesville, FL; University of Florida, Gainesville, FL; Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI; University of Florida, Gainesville, FL; University of Florida, Gainesville, FL ssteelecabrera@flmnh.ufl.edu […]
Consequences of pharmacologically induced corticosterone hormone on body temperature and body condition in the banner-tailed kangaroo rat
Meeting Abstract 82-8 Monday, Jan. 6 09:45 – 10:00 Consequences of pharmacologically induced corticosterone hormone on body temperature and body condition in the banner-tailed kangaroo rat. MORALES, OJ*; WALKER, N; WARNE, RW; BOYLES, JG; Southern Illinois University – Carbondale; Southern Illinois University – Carbondale; Southern Illinois University – Carbondale; Southern Illinois University – Carbondale vincere90@gmail.com Anthropogenic environmental […]
