Meeting Abstract P3-4 Monday, Jan. 6 Glyphosate in a warming world: Effects on lifespan, feeding, and food conversion efficiency in a field cricket, Gryllus lineaticeps WHITLOCK, JR*; VO, CP; STAHLSCHMIDT, ZR; U Pacific; U Pacific; U Pacific j_whitlock1@u.pacific.edu http://stahlschmidtlab.weebly.com/ The use of the herbicide glyphosate (GLY, the active ingredient in Roundup®) in the U.S. has increased over […]
Archives: Abstracts
Gill Position Affects Ventilatory Pressure Amplitudes in Pacific Spiny Dogfish
Meeting Abstract P3-154 Monday, Jan. 6 Gill Position Affects Ventilatory Pressure Amplitudes in Pacific Spiny Dogfish HANDY, SD*; FARINA, SC; California State University San Bernardino; Howard University sarahhandy96@gmail.com Elasmobranch ventilation is a two-pump system driven by the generation of a pressure differential between the oral (mouth) and branchial (gill) chambers. Early work conducted in Squalus acanthias evaluated […]
Further studies of axolotl and tiger salamander kinematics
Meeting Abstract P3-138 Monday, Jan. 6 Further studies of axolotl and tiger salamander kinematics YOHANNAN, K*; NARICI, V; MASS, S; MASS, Spe; SUNY New Paltz; SUNY New Paltz; SUNY New Paltz yohannak2@hawkmail.newpaltz.edu Axolotls (Ambystoma mexicanum) are neotenic salamanders that do not typically complete metamorphosis and remain aquatic when they reach sexual maturity; however, some axolotls may undergo […]
Functional Curvature and the Stiffness of Rayed Fins
Meeting Abstract P3-150 Monday, Jan. 6 Functional Curvature and the Stiffness of Rayed Fins ENG, CM*; YAWAR, A; VENKADESAN, M; Yale University; Yale University; Yale University carolyneng@gmail.com https://carolyneng.github.io/ Rayed fish use their lightweight pectoral fins, comprised of bony rays and a membranous skin fold, for propulsion, steering, and maneuvering and need sufficient bending stiffness to exert hydrodynamic […]
Function of the Erector Muscles of the Spiny Dorsal Fin in Bluegill exposed to Turbulence
Meeting Abstract P3-126 Monday, Jan. 6 Function of the Erector Muscles of the Spiny Dorsal Fin in Bluegill exposed to Turbulence CHAMANLAL, A*; SAYEGH, N; MARTINEZ, D; MAIA, A; Rhode Island College; Rhode Island College; Rhode Island College; Rhode Island College achamanlal_4973@email.ric.edu We exposed bluegill Lepomis macrochirus to turbulence and no turbulence after the injection of gallamine […]
From Sequence to Activity Synthetic Neuroexcitatory Peptides from Fish-Hunting Cone Snails
Meeting Abstract P3-114 Monday, Jan. 6 From Sequence to Activity: Synthetic Neuroexcitatory Peptides from Fish-Hunting Cone Snails FLORES, JP *; GAD, M; BUSHONG , E; SCHULZ , JR; Occidental College; Occidental College; Occidental College; Occidental College jflores3@oxy.edu Venomous marine cone snails (genus Conus) possess a high diversity of post-translationally modified peptide neurotoxins (conotoxins) . Our studies focus […]
Forelimb Kinematic Variation Alters Body Velocity in Flat-tailed House Geckos (Hemidactylus platyurus) During Directed Aerial Descent
Meeting Abstract P3-162 Monday, Jan. 6 Forelimb Kinematic Variation Alters Body Velocity in Flat-tailed House Geckos (Hemidactylus platyurus) During Directed Aerial Descent SATHE, EA*; DUDLEY, R; University of California, Berkeley; University of California, Berkeley eksathe@berkeley.edu Aerial locomotion has evolved repeatedly and has allowed organisms to occupy habitats and exploit resources that would otherwise be unavailable. Controlled aerial […]
Fiber-type profile of the longissimus dorsi muscle of the ringed seal
Meeting Abstract P3-116 Monday, Jan. 6 Fiber-type profile of the longissimus dorsi muscle of the ringed seal MUKHTAR, V*; DEAROLF, JL; THOMETZ, NM; BRYAN, A; REICHMUTH, C; Hendrix College, Conway, AR; Univ. of San Francisco, CA; Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Fairbanks; Univ. of California, Santa Cruz mukhtarvv@hendrix.edu The ringed seal (Pusa hispida) can dive into […]
Fiber-type profile of the locomotor muscle of spotted seals
Meeting Abstract P3-115 Monday, Jan. 6 Fiber-type profile of the locomotor muscle of spotted seals NAZAR, S*; DEAROLF, JL; THOMETZ, NM; BRYAN, A; REICHMUTH, C; Hendrix College, Conway, AR; Univ. of San Francisco, CA; Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Fairbanks; Univ. of California, Santa Cruz nazarss@hendrix.edu Spotted seals (Phoca largha) can forage in the water column […]
Fiber-type profile of bearded seal (Erignathus barbatus) longissimus dorsi muscle
Meeting Abstract P3-113 Monday, Jan. 6 Fiber-type profile of bearded seal (Erignathus barbatus) longissimus dorsi muscle FLETCHER, ML*; BARRETT, LM; DEAROLF, JL; THOMETZ, NM; BRYAN, A; REICHMUTH, C; Hendrix College, Conway, AR; Univ. of San Francisco, CA; Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Fairbanks; Univ. of California, Santa Cruz fletcherml@hendrix.edu Bearded seals (Erignathus barbatus) are benthic-feeding, Arctic […]
