Meeting Abstract P2-183 Sunday, Jan. 5 Watch Your Step: A Comparison of Digital Morphology Across Ecomorphs in Anolis Lizards PAMFILIE, AM*; GARNER, AM; NIEWIAROWSKI, PH; The University of Akron; The University of Akron; The University of Akron amp183@zips.uakron.edu Anolis lizards have been heavily studied ecologically for their morphological niche partitioning. These lizards are known to exhibit ecomorphological […]
Archives: Abstracts
Vocal Learning in Hybrids How Does Hybridization Affect Call Learning and Learning Biases in Chickadees
Meeting Abstract P2-23 Sunday, Jan. 5 Vocal Learning in Hybrids: How Does Hybridization Affect Call Learning and Learning Biases in Chickadees? SPINELLI, JMC*; HUYNH, AV; RICE, AM; Lehigh University jcs518@lehigh.edu Avian song can have important impacts on speciation, through its contributions to premating reproductive isolation. However, to my knowledge, the potential effects of avian calls on species […]
Using ecological niche modeling to predict the suitable habitat for Trichinella species in cougars (Puma concolor) from Colorado
Meeting Abstract P2-241 Sunday, Jan. 5 Using ecological niche modeling to predict the suitable habitat for Trichinella species in cougars (Puma concolor) from Colorado KOCH, RW*; REICHARD, M; Oklahoma State University; Oklahoma State University ryan.koch@okstate.edu Little information exists on the occurrence of Trichinella species in cougars throughout North and South America. However, species distribution models can be […]
Underwater Islands The Influence of Surrounding Sediment on Dropstone Ecology
Meeting Abstract P2-19 Sunday, Jan. 5 Underwater Islands: The Influence of Surrounding Sediment on Dropstone Ecology CANADAY, EJ*; BROTHERS, CJ; SMITH, KE; AMSLER, MO; ARONSON, RB; SINGH, H; MCCLINTOCK, JB; Southern Adventist University; Walla Walla University; University of Exeter; University of Alabama at Birmingham; Florida Institute of Technology; Northeastern University; University of Alabama at Birmingham ecanaday@southern.edu Dropstones […]
Understanding the sources of variation that contribute to differences in decision making outcomes
Meeting Abstract P2-89 Sunday, Jan. 5 Understanding the sources of variation that contribute to differences in decision making outcomes BURNS, MP*; SALTZ, JB; Rice University; Rice University mpb5@rice.edu Understanding why variation in decision making exists is important for informing an overall understanding of behavioral variation. Decision making is involved in many behaviors impacting fitness – such as […]
Understanding the Elastic Efficiency of Biological Springs
Meeting Abstract P2-212 Sunday, Jan. 5 Understanding the Elastic Efficiency of Biological Springs LIN, K*; FEILER, A; CHU, W; GARCIA, N; ILTON, M; Harvey Mudd College, Claremont, CA; Harvey Mudd College, Claremont, CA; Harvey Mudd College, Claremont, CA; Harvey Mudd College, Claremont, CA; Harvey Mudd College, Claremont, CA klin@g.hmc.edu Organisms such as mantis shrimp and trap-jaw ants […]
Understanding Sex and Gender as a Scientist Why It Matters Now More Than Ever
Meeting Abstract P2-63 Sunday, Jan. 5 Understanding Sex and Gender as a Scientist: Why It Matters Now More Than Ever LEWIS, AK; University of Florida lewis23a@ufl.edu http://alicekelseylewis.weebly.com As scientists, we aim to be objective in all aspects of our research. We expect the scientific method and scientific practice to make our work objective, but this expectation has […]
Ultrastructure of Adhesive Papillae on the Buccal Cones of the Pteropod Mollusc Clione limacina Evidence for a Duo-Gland Adhesive System
Meeting Abstract P2-189 Sunday, Jan. 5 Ultrastructure of Adhesive Papillae on the Buccal Cones of the Pteropod Mollusc Clione limacina: Evidence for a Duo-Gland Adhesive System SATTERLIE, RA*; HERMANS, CO; NOREKIAN, TN; University of North Carolina Wilmington; Sonoma State University; Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience satterlier@uncw.edu Clione feed on actively-swimming shelled pteropods of the genus Limacina. Clione […]
Trenbolone Half-life and Metabolism in Gambusia
Meeting Abstract P2-67 Sunday, Jan. 5 Trenbolone Half-life and Metabolism in Gambusia WADE, K*; MONCEAUX, C; CLOSE, M; GRUBB, O; STRICKLAND, T; O’BRIEN, S; Radford University ; Radford University ; Radford University ; Radford University ; Radford University ; Radford University Kwade15@radford.edu Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) can be widespread contaminants in the environment, found in clothing, plastics, pesticides […]
Transgenerational Neurological and Behavioral Effects of Combined Exposure to Crude Oil and Hypoxia
Meeting Abstract P2-121 Sunday, Jan. 5 Transgenerational Neurological and Behavioral Effects of Combined Exposure to Crude Oil and Hypoxia DUNTON, AD*; BAUTISTA, NM; CRESPEL, A; BURGGREN, WW; University of North Texas; University of North Texas; University of North Texas; University of North Texas aliciadunton@my.unt.edu Exposure to crude oil and hypoxia in fishes affects physiological processes and leads […]
