Meeting Abstract S10-6 Tuesday, Jan. 7 11:00 – 11:30 How Predictable and Correlated are Patterns of Form-Function Evolution? MUNOZ, MM*; ANDERSON, PSL; HU, Y; PATEK, SN; CAMARILLO, H; Yale University; University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Brown; Duke University; Yale University martha.munoz@yale.edu Mechanical relationships shape how organisms can move, feed, and reproduce, thus impacting all aspects of evolutionary fitness. […]
Archives: Abstracts
Fluid-structure interaction for the people
Meeting Abstract S10-3 Tuesday, Jan. 7 09:00 – 09:30 Fluid-structure interaction for the people! BATTISTA, NA; The College of New Jersey battistn@tcnj.edu http://battistn.pages.tcnj.edu Hearts, jellyfish, seagrass, and general squishy things all have something in common – they all involve fluid-structure interactions (FSI). FSI applications are numerous and vital in many fields across science and engineering. While there […]
Disentangling intrinsic and extrinsic factors underlying anuran postcranial skeleton evolution
Meeting Abstract S10-11 Tuesday, Jan. 7 15:00 – 15:30 Disentangling intrinsic and extrinsic factors underlying anuran postcranial skeleton evolution WOMACK, MC; National Museum of Natural History, Washington, DC molly.womack@usu.edu https://womacklab.com Many extrinsic factors (habitat, biotic interactions, etc.) and intrinsic factors (phylogenetic history, size constraints, etc.) affect the morphological evolution of a lineage, making it difficult to disentangle […]
Using performance to predict the survival of threatened mammals
Meeting Abstract S9-4 Monday, Jan. 6 09:00 – 09:30 Using performance to predict the survival of threatened mammals WILSON, RS*; PAVLIC, T; WHEATLEY, R; CAMERON, SF; The University of Queensland; The University of Queensland; Arizona State University; The University of Queensland r.wilson@uq.edu.au http://wilsonperformancelab.com More than a third of all modern extinctions have occurred in Australia and the […]
The role of understanding the eel’s morphology in stopping its decline
Meeting Abstract S9-9 Monday, Jan. 6 13:30 – 14:00 The role of understanding the eel’s morphology in stopping its decline DE MEYER, J.*; VERHELST, P.; ADRIAENS, D.; University of Ghent; University of Ghent; University of Ghent jendmeye.demeyer@ugent.be The European eel (Anguilla anguilla) is a critically endangered species, whose recruitment stocks have declined to nearly 1% compared to […]
Science, Sea Turtles, and Links to Conservation Management
Meeting Abstract S9-5 Monday, Jan. 6 10:00 – 10:30 Science, Sea Turtles, and Links to Conservation Management WYNEKEN, J*; SALMON, M; Florida Atlantic Univ; Florida Atlantic Univ jwyneken@fau.edu http://biology.fau.edu/directory/wyneken/index.php Fundamental and applied studies of protected species require governmental permissions. Permitted studies often have components directed to address conservation data gaps as defined in species recovery plans. Accurate […]
Rapid Local Adaptations in an Invasive Frog (Xenopus laevis) the Importance of Functional Trait Measurements to Predict Future Invasions
Meeting Abstract S9-6 Monday, Jan. 6 10:30 – 11:00 Rapid Local Adaptations in an Invasive Frog (Xenopus laevis): the Importance of Functional Trait Measurements to Predict Future Invasions. HERREL, A*; ARASPIN, L; PADILLA, P; COURANT, J; SERRA MARTINEZ, A; REBELO, R; IHLOW, F; BACKELJAU, T; MOKHATLA, M; GINAL, P; RöDDER, D; MEASEY, J; CNRS/MNHN, Paris, France; CNRS/MNHN, […]
Linking Functional Morphology, Behavior, and Ecology to Understand Foraging Strategies in an Endangered Marine Mammal
Meeting Abstract S9-3 Monday, Jan. 6 08:30 – 09:00 Linking Functional Morphology, Behavior, and Ecology to Understand Foraging Strategies in an Endangered Marine Mammal KIENLE, SS*; POWERS, J; CACANADIN, A; KENDALL, T; RICHTER, B; COSTA, DP; MEHTA, RS; UCSC; UCSC; UCSC; UCSC; UCSC; UCSC; UCSC skienle@ucsc.edu Successful animals integrate morphology and behavior to produce diverse feeding strategies […]
Linking Fitness and Functional Roles Inside and Outside a Marine Protected Area Around Catalina Island
Meeting Abstract S9-11 Monday, Jan. 6 14:30 – 15:00 Linking Fitness and Functional Roles Inside and Outside a Marine Protected Area Around Catalina Island MEHTA, RS*; DALE, KE; University of California, Santa Cruz rmehta2@ucsc.edu http://mehta.eeb.ucsc.edua The effectiveness of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) on the general health and conservation of single species, habitats, and community interactions is of […]
Introduction Applied Functional Biology linking ecological morphology to conservation and management
Meeting Abstract S9-1 Monday, Jan. 6 07:45 – 08:00 Introduction: Applied Functional Biology: linking ecological morphology to conservation and management MCBRAYER, L; MCELROY, E*; SUSTAITA, D; Georgia Southern University; College of Charleston; University of California at San Marcos mcelroye@cofc.edu A growing number of researchers work at the interface of organisms and their environment. Too often, academic scientists […]
