Meeting Abstract P3-194  Monday, Jan. 6  Analyzing the Flight Patterns and Behavior of Dragonflies Engaged in Aerial Territory Battles HASTINGS, BT*; JACKSON, BE; Longwood University; Longwood University brandon.hastings@live.longwood.edu It has previously been determined that male dragonflies occupying the most suitable territory within a habitat have a higher flight muscle ratio (FMR) than those occupying poor territories, but […]

Meeting Abstract P3-47  Monday, Jan. 6  Ambient Light at Night and Effects on the Immune Response of Anoles KENNY, E*; HOWEY, CAF; The University of Scranton; The University of Scranton elizabeth.kenny@scranton.edu Urban areas present many challenges to resident organisms. With natural light during the day and artificial light at night, urban organisms are more exposed to ambient […]

Meeting Abstract P3-14  Monday, Jan. 6  Additive effects of oil exposure and hypoxia on aerobic performance in red drum, Sciaenops ocellatus ACKERLY, KL*; ESBAUGH, AJ; The University of Texas at Austin; The University of Texas at Austin klackerly@utexas.edu http://kerrilynnackerly.weebly.com Crude oil exposure can impair cardiorespiratory function in fishes, which can reduce their ability to transport oxygen for […]

Meeting Abstract P3-244  Monday, Jan. 6  Adapting to Urban Habitats: How Toe Pad Shape Varies in Puerto Rican Anoles HOWELL, BK*; HAGEY, TJ; WINCHELL, KM; Mississippi University for Women; Mississippi University for Women; Washington University in St. Louis bkhowell@myapps.muw.edu Urban areas have been increasing across the globe, and this urbanization can have profound effects on wildlife in […]

Meeting Abstract P3-124  Monday, Jan. 6  Achieving cohesive and mobile groups using simple sensory feedback AKANYETI, O*; STRONG, J B; Aberystwyth University; Aberystwyth University ota1@aber.ac.uk Previous research on swarm behaviour has shown that local interactions among neighbours can lead to stable movement patterns at the group level without a centralized control strategy. However, reverse-engineering the structure and […]

Meeting Abstract P3-132  Monday, Jan. 6  A twisted tail of intrigue: Does fish vertebral morphology constrain locomotor mode? ASHLEY-ROSS, MA*; BRESSMAN, NR; Wake Forest University rossma@wfu.edu Diverse fish taxa of small body size move on land by means of coordinated tail-flips. In this behavior, the starting position is either lying on the fish’s side or ventral surface, […]

Meeting Abstract P3-164  Monday, Jan. 6  A reduced order computational model to simulate the dynamics of maneuvering flight FAN, X*; SWARTZ, SM; BREUER, KS; Brown University; Brown University; Brown University kbreuer@brown.edu https://breuerlab.engin.brown.edu A reduced-order computational model that simulates the dynamics of complex animal flight maneuvers is introduced. The body of the animal is treated as a rigid […]

Meeting Abstract P3-223  Monday, Jan. 6  A practical guide to implementing a quantitative specimen-based classroom undergraduate research experience PRICE, SA*; LAROUCHE, O; FRIEDMAN, ST; CORN, KA; WAINWRIGHT, PC; MARTINEZ, CM; Clemson University; Clemson University; University of California, Davis; University of California, Davis; University of California, Davis; University of California, Davis sprice6@clemson.edu http://www.evovert.com The measurement and analysis of […]

Meeting Abstract P3-221  Monday, Jan. 6  A new model for introducing undergraduate biology students to energy budgets MCCUE, MD*; ARBUTINA, L; LIGHTON, JRB; Sable Systems International; Sable Systems International; Sable Systems International mmccue@sablesys.com At the very highest levels Respirometry (the measurement of respiratory gases to determine metabolic rates) is a combination of science and art that requires […]

Meeting Abstract P3-205  Monday, Jan. 6  A light meal: dietary acquisition and metabolism of bioluminescent compounds in the midshipman fishes LAU, E*; OAKLEY, TH; University of California, Santa Barbara; University of California, Santa Barbara emily.lau@lifesci.ucsb.edu Many organisms acquire, sequester, and use necessary biological molecules from their diet that they cannot produce themselves. Numerous bioluminescent organisms rely on […]