Meeting Abstract 70-1 Sunday, Jan. 5 13:30 – 13:45 Binocular stereopsis in cuttlefish improves prey targeting. WARDILL, TJ*; FEORD, RC; SUMNER, ME; PUSDEKAR, S; KALRA, L; GONZALEZ-BELLIDO, PT; University of Minnesota; University of Cambridge; University of Minnesota; University of Minnesota; University of Minnesota; University of Minnesota twardill@umn.edu To assess depth information, some animals utilize the disparity between […]
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Urbanization lowers hippocampal glucocorticoid receptor expression but not clearance of glucocorticoids in male Song Sparrows
Meeting Abstract 69-5 Sunday, Jan. 5 14:30 – 14:45 Urbanization lowers hippocampal glucocorticoid receptor expression but not clearance of glucocorticoids in male Song Sparrows. LANE, S/J*; EMMERSON, M/G; VANDIEST, I/J; HUCUL, C; BECK, M/L; DAVIES, S; GILBERT, E/R; SEWALL, K/B; Virginia Tech; Virginia Tech; Virginia Tech; Virginia Tech; Rivier University; Quinnipiac University; Virginia Tech; Virginia Tech samjl89@vt.edu […]
The role of leptin in social signal decisionmaking in neotropical singing mice (Scotinomys teguina)
Meeting Abstract 69-6 Sunday, Jan. 5 14:45 – 15:00 The role of leptin in social signal decisionmaking in neotropical singing mice (Scotinomys teguina) GIGLIO, EM*; TRIPP, JA; PHELPS, SM; University of Texas at Austin; University of Texas at Austin; University of Texas at Austin eringiglio@gmail.com Sexual signals are spectacular behaviors. Reproductive rewards for successful display are great, […]
Testosterone Regulates Gene Expression Associated with Carotenoid-Based Plumage Ornamentation in the Red-backed Fairywren
Meeting Abstract 69-4 Sunday, Jan. 5 14:15 – 14:30 Testosterone Regulates Gene Expression Associated with Carotenoid-Based Plumage Ornamentation in the Red-backed Fairywren KHALIL, S*; ENBODY, ED; WELKLIN, JF; SCHWABL, H; WEBSTER, MS; KARUBIAN, J; Tulane U; Uppsala U; Cornell U; WSU; Cornell U; Tulane U skhalil@tulane.edu For many animals, testosterone (T) activates ornamentation in males. However, our […]
Sex-specific causes and consequences of variable testosterone circulation in a tropical songbird
Meeting Abstract 69-7 Sunday, Jan. 5 15:00 – 15:15 Sex-specific causes and consequences of variable testosterone circulation in a tropical songbird BOERSMA, J*; JONES, JA; KARUBIAN, J; SCHWABL, H; Washington State University; Tulane University; Tulane University; Washington State University jordan.boersma@gmail.com There is considerable debate about whether testosterone regulates traits similarly in male and female vertebrates. Meta-analyses of […]
Melatonin modulates seasonal changes in neurosteroid levels and territorial aggression in male Siberian hamsters (Phodopus sungorus)
Meeting Abstract 69-2 Sunday, Jan. 5 13:45 – 14:00 Melatonin modulates seasonal changes in neurosteroid levels and territorial aggression in male Siberian hamsters (Phodopus sungorus) MUNLEY, KM*; DEYOE, JE; ADANIYA, CH; NOWAKOWSKI, AM; REN, CC; MURPHY, GV; REINHART, JM; DEMAS, GE; Indiana University kmunley@indiana.edu http://kmunley.com Numerous studies have shown that circulating gonadal steroids are positively correlated with […]
Expanding the acute stress phenotype DNA damage rapidly increases in house sparrows
Meeting Abstract 69-3 Sunday, Jan. 5 14:00 – 14:15 Expanding the acute stress phenotype: DNA damage rapidly increases in house sparrows GORMALLY, BMG*; ESTRADA, RS; MCVEY, M; ROMERO, LM; Tufts University; Tufts University; Tufts University; Tufts University brenna.gormally@gmail.com http://brennagormally.com Corticosterone (Cort) is the metric of choice in stress physiology studies. Despite its popularity, this hormone often does […]
A Different Kind of Wax Museum Forecasting Population Trajectories of Baleen Whales Using Reproductive Parameters From Earplugs
Meeting Abstract 69-1 Sunday, Jan. 5 13:30 – 13:45 A Different Kind of Wax Museum: Forecasting Population Trajectories of Baleen Whales Using Reproductive Parameters From Earplugs. CRAIN, DD*; USENKO, S; MANSOURI, F; WINFIELD, ZC; ZERBINI, AN; GABRIELE, C; SABIN, R; POTTER, C; TRUMBLE, SJ; Baylor University, Waco, TX; Baylor University, Waco, TX; Baylor University, Waco, TX; Baylor […]
Spatial variation in biochemical and isotopic composition of corals during bleaching and recovery
Meeting Abstract 68-3 Sunday, Jan. 5 14:00 – 14:15 Spatial variation in biochemical and isotopic composition of corals during bleaching and recovery WALL, CB*; RITSON-WILLIAMS, R; POPP, BN; GATES, RD; University of Hawai’i at Mānoa; California Academy of Sciences; University of Hawai’i at Mānoa; Hawai’i Institute of Marine Biology cbwall@hawaii.edu http://www.coraloha.com Ocean warming and the increased prevalence […]
Shark-based tourism presents opportunities for facultative dietary shift in coral reef fish
Meeting Abstract 68-7 Sunday, Jan. 5 14:45 – 15:00 Shark-based tourism presents opportunities for facultative dietary shift in coral reef fish DREW, JA*; MCKEON, MG; State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry; Columbia University jadrew@esf.edu Tourism represents an important opportunity to provide sustainable funding for many ecosystems, including marine systems. Tourism that is […]
