Meeting Abstract P3-102  Monday, Jan. 6  Mating system drives the evolution of male and female reproductive traits in Peromyscus mice WEBER, WD*; FISHER, HS; University of Maryland, College Park, MD; University of Maryland, College Park, MD wweber@umd.edu Reproduction is arguably the most critical component of an organism’s fitness, but mating success does not always translate to reproductive […]

Meeting Abstract P3-10  Monday, Jan. 6  Liver lead concentration is unrelated to presense of lead shot in waterfowl gizzards WILBURN, PA*; MANESS, TJ; Louisiana Tech University; Louisiana Tech University paw019@latech.edu Studies of lead exposure in waterfowl have used presence of lead shot in the gizzard to identify birds for tissue metal analysis. We examined waterfowl donated to […]

Meeting Abstract P3-218  Monday, Jan. 6  Laboratory culture of the California Sea Firefly Vargula tsujii: Developing a model system for the evolution of marine bioluminescence GOODHEART, JA*; MINSKY, G; BRYNJEGARD-BIALIK , MN; DRUMMOND, MS; MUNOZ, JD; FALLON, TR; SCHULTZ, DT; WENG, J; TORRES, E; OAKLEY, TH; UC Santa Barbara; UC Santa Barbara; UC Santa Barbara; UC Santa […]

Meeting Abstract P3-80  Monday, Jan. 6  Investigating the function of Krüppel homolog 1 (Kr-h1) on molt regulation in Gecarcinus lateralis BENTLEY, V/L*; MYKLES, D/L; Department of Biology, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO; Department of Biology, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO Vanessa.Bentley@colostate.edu The exoskeleton of arthropods must be shed for growth and development. In insects, the […]

Meeting Abstract P3-88  Monday, Jan. 6  Investigating Toxin Evolution in the Bufonid Parotoid Gland FIRNENO, TJ*; EMERY, AH; ROELKE, CE; FUJITA, MK; The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas thomas.firneno@uta.edu Defensive toxins are found in a plethora of vertebrate and invertebrate taxa, and have played a large role in the diversification and co-evolution of many taxa. […]

Meeting Abstract P3-30  Monday, Jan. 6  Investigating Reproductive Success and Endocrine Regulation of Mating Strategies in Male Medaka CLOSS, LE*; BAKER, DM; FONTAINE, R; WELTZIEN, FA; University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA; University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA; Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Oslo, Norway; Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Oslo, Norway lcloss@umw.edu Mate guarding, when two […]

Meeting Abstract P3-13  Monday, Jan. 6  Investigating Environmental Contamination in the Lower Laguna Madre Through CYP1A Expression in Pinfish Liver DUBOIS, S; RAHMAN, A.F; RAHMAN, MD*; Department of Biology, University of Texas Rio Grande ; School of Earth, Environmental, and Marine Sciences, , University of Texas Rio Grande; School of Earth, Environmental, and Marine Sciences, , University […]

Meeting Abstract P3-125  Monday, Jan. 6  Intermittent Propulsion in Largemouth Bass COUGHLIN, DJ*; CHROSTEK, JD; ELLERBY, DJ; Widener University, Chester, PA; Widener University, Chester, PA; Wellesley College, MA djcoughlin@widener.edu Locomotion dominates energy budgets of animals, and selection should favor behaviors that minimize transportation costs. Recent field work has altered our understanding of the preferred modes of locomotion […]

Meeting Abstract P3-6  Monday, Jan. 6  Interactive Effects of Heat Stress and Pesticide Co-exposure on Osmoregulation and Antioxidant System in Gill and Kidney of Goldfish LACY, BD*; RAHMAN, MS; RAHMAN, MS; University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; University of Texas Rio Grande Valley brittney.lacy01@utrgv.edu Aquatic ecosystems are becoming increasingly inundated by […]

Meeting Abstract P3-231  Monday, Jan. 6  Integrating Digitized Natural History Collections into Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences KRUMM, JL*; SHEA, EK; WOODS, JL; Widener University, Chester, PA; Delaware Museum of Natural History, Wilmington; Delaware Museum of Natural History, Wilmington jlkrumm@widener.edu Undergraduate research in biology is effective in increasing student engagement, retention, and long-term success. Embedding research experiences in […]