Meeting Abstract P2-128 Sunday, Jan. 5 Transcriptomics of Haplochromis burtoni parental and fasting behavior reveals extensive differentiation between stocks FABER-HAMMOND, JJ*; RENN, SCP; Reed College, Portland, OR; Reed College, Portland, OR faberhaj@reed.edu Parental behavior has evolved multiple times in animals. Although it is a costly reproductive strategy for the parents, it increases fitness through a higher survival […]
Archives: Abstracts
Transcriptional Response to Acute Thermal Stress in the Red-sided Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis parietalis)
Meeting Abstract P2-152 Sunday, Jan. 5 Transcriptional Response to Acute Thermal Stress in the Red-sided Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis parietalis) HUBERT, D/L*; BENTZ, E/J; MASON, R/T; Oregon State University; Oregon State University; Oregon State University hubertd@oregonstate.edu https://masonlab.science.oregonstate.edu/page/current-graduate-students Red-sided garter snakes are the most northerly living reptile in the western hemisphere. These terrestrial ectotherms experience extreme fluctuations in […]
Three-dimensional Visualization of Harvestman Spermathecae using Confocal Microscopy
Meeting Abstract P2-65 Sunday, Jan. 5 Three-dimensional Visualization of Harvestman Spermathecae using Confocal Microscopy KARACHIWALLA, Z*; DECARVALHO, T; BURNS, M; UMBC, Baltimore, MD; Keith R. Porter Imaging Facility, UMBC, Baltimore, MD; UMBC, Baltimore, MD zkarach1@umbc.edu Confocal laser scanning microscopy is an imaging technique that provides detailed optical sectioning of samples. We used this form of fluorescent microscopy […]
Thermal fluctuations produce ecologically relevant expression profiles for temperature-responsive genes
Meeting Abstract P2-155 Sunday, Jan. 5 Thermal fluctuations produce ecologically relevant expression profiles for temperature-responsive genes MARROQUIN-FLORES , RA*; MORTIMER, NT; PAITZ, RT; BOWDEN, RM; Illinois St U; Illinois St U; Illinois St U; Illinois St U ramarro@ilstu.edu The red-eared slider turtle ( Trachemys scripta elegans ), exhibits temperature-dependent sex determination, where sex-specific genes are produced in […]
Thermal Sensitivity of Bullfrog’s Immune Response Kept at Two Different Temperatures
Meeting Abstract P2-157 Sunday, Jan. 5 Thermal Sensitivity of Bullfrog’s Immune Response Kept at Two Different Temperatures LIMA, AS; FERREIRA, LF; GOMES, FR; TITON, SCM*; University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil; University Center Fundação Santo Andre, São Paulo, SP, Brazil; University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil; University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, […]
Thermal Ecology in Two Neotropical Frogs with Different Degrees of Terrestriality
Meeting Abstract P2-161 Sunday, Jan. 5 Thermal Ecology in Two Neotropical Frogs with Different Degrees of Terrestriality LISONDRO AROSEMENA, AK*; MENDEZ NARVAEZ, J; Universidad Autonoma de Chiriqui; Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute astridlizondro23@gmail.com Thermal adaptations and thermoregulatory strategies are used as predictors of physiological performance in ectotherms and may help to understand diversity and distribution patterns. In frogs, […]
The structure and function of feather microstructures related to silent flight in owls
Meeting Abstract P2-33.5 Sunday, Jan. 5 The structure and function of feather microstructures related to silent flight in owls. FEO, TJ*; MATLOFF, LY; CHANG, E; JEFFRIES, L; STOWERS, AK; THOMSON, C; LENTINK, D; Smithsonian Natural History Museum; Stanford University; Stanford University; Stanford University; Stanford University; Stanford University FeoT@si.edu The flight feathers of owls have several notable features […]
The shape of things to come Age-related restriction in muscle shape change during shortening
Meeting Abstract P2-200 Sunday, Jan. 5 The shape of things to come: Age-related restriction in muscle shape change during shortening STOVER, KK*; ROBERTS, TJ; AZIZI, E; University of California, Irvine; Brown University; University of California, Irvine stokris@gmail.com Pennate skeletal muscles can operate with a range of gear ratios, i.e. the ratio of muscle shortening velocity to fiber […]
The role of behavioral diversity in determining the extent to which neural patterns are modulated
Meeting Abstract P2-142 Sunday, Jan. 5 The role of behavioral diversity in determining the extent to which neural patterns are modulated KAZMI, JS*; BUKOWSKI-THALL, GL; TSANG, RH; MILLER, AI; CHRISTIE, AE; DICKINSON, PS; Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME; Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME; Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME; Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME; University of Hawaii Manoa; Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME […]
The relationship between the unfolded protein response and mitochondrial performance in deer mice maintained in a natural context
Meeting Abstract P2-150 Sunday, Jan. 5 The relationship between the unfolded protein response and mitochondrial performance in deer mice maintained in a natural context YAMADA, KYH*; ZIKELI, SL; YAP, KN; ZHANG, Y; KIARIS, H; KAVAZIS, AN; HOOD, WR; Auburn University, Alabama; Auburn University, Alabama; Auburn University, Alabama; University of South Carolina, Columbia; University of South Carolina, Columbia; […]
