Meeting Abstract P2-99 Sunday, Jan. 5 The Role of Predation Threat in the Development of Antipredator Behavior BARDJIS, C*; STEVENS, DR; GRAHAM, M; FOSTER, SA; BAKER, JA; Clark University; Clark University; Clark University; Clark University; Clark University cbardjis@clarku.edu The impact of invasive species on native populations has become a growing concern in conservation. Not only can invasive […]
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The Perfect Home What Nestbox Features and Environmental Conditions Do Eastern Bluebirds and Tree Swallows Prefer
Meeting Abstract P2-109.5 Sunday, Jan. 5 The Perfect Home: What Nestbox Features and Environmental Conditions Do Eastern Bluebirds and Tree Swallows Prefer? HOWERIN, HM*; FOLTZ, SL; Radford University; Radford University hhowerin@radford.edu As human-caused habitat disturbance continues to affect wildlife in an abundance of ways, studying these species and understanding these impacts are growing in importance. Both eastern […]
The Effect of Surface Temperature on Adhesion of a Temperate Ant
Meeting Abstract P2-190 Sunday, Jan. 5 The Effect of Surface Temperature on Adhesion of a Temperate Ant IMPLICITO, C.J*; STARK, A.Y; Villanova University; Villanova University cimplici@villanova.edu Tropical regions of the world are known for specialist species who are uniquely adapted to intense, but relatively consistent conditions. Being near the equator, one key environmental feature is temperature. In […]
The Effect of Clumping Behavior on the Survival, Growth, and Cellular Physiology of the Zebra Mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) in a Central Illinois Population
Meeting Abstract P2-5 Sunday, Jan. 5 The Effect of Clumping Behavior on the Survival, Growth, and Cellular Physiology of the Zebra Mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) in a Central Illinois Population LOWNDS, BI*; TOPPING, NE; JOST, JA; Bradley University, Peoria, IL blownds@mail.bradley.edu The invasive zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) has caused significant ecological and economical damage since its introduction to […]
The Effect Of Extended Training Cap Pushing Response, Extinction In Honey Bees (Apis Mellifera)
Meeting Abstract P2-103 Sunday, Jan. 5 The Effect Of Extended Training Cap Pushing Response, Extinction In Honey Bees (Apis Mellifera) PRETENDS EAGLE, TJ*; DE JESUS-SOTO, MG; RODRIGUEZ, SD; FLETCHER, SJ; PENTANIDOU, T; TSCHEULIN, T; BARTHELL, J; GIRAY, T; ABRAMSON, CI; North Dakota State University; University of Puerto Rico; Saint Philips College; South East Oklahoma State University; University […]
Testosterone peaks in the early evening and GnRH-induced testosterone is correlated with this peak
Meeting Abstract P2-68 Sunday, Jan. 5 Testosterone peaks in the early evening and GnRH-induced testosterone is correlated with this peak GREIVES, T*; ESHLEMAN, M; GALANTE, H; DEIMEL, C; HAU, M; North Dakota State University; North Dakota State University; North Dakota State University; Max Planck Institute for Ornithology; Max Planck Institute for Ornithology timothy.greives@ndsu.edu Experimental manipulation of testosterone […]
Testing the limits Physiological responses of honeybees (Apis mellifera) during flight in variable-density gases
Meeting Abstract P2-205 Sunday, Jan. 5 Testing the limits: Physiological responses of honeybees (Apis mellifera) during flight in variable-density gases GLASS, JR*; HARRISON, JF; Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA; Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA jrglass@asu.edu Few studies have been able to assess maximal performance during flight, a deficiency that hampers our ability to assess animal […]
Temporal Memory Modulates Olfactory Search in Drosophila
Meeting Abstract P2-131 Sunday, Jan. 5 Temporal Memory Modulates Olfactory Search in Drosophila DUGAN, Z; VAN BREUGEL, F*; University of Nevada, Reno; University of Nevada, Reno zduganashlock@gmail.com https://florisvanbreugel.com Efficiently searching natural environments for food, mates, and nesting sites is critical to the survival of all moving organisms. Since most habitats are a mixture of patches that have […]
Temperature-Induced Viscosity Changes of the Insect Pad Secretion
Meeting Abstract P2-185 Sunday, Jan. 5 Temperature-Induced Viscosity Changes of the Insect Pad Secretion KAIMAKI, D-M*; ATTIPOE, AEL; STOUKIDI, MN; LABONTE, D; Imperial College London; Imperial College London; Imperial College London; Imperial College London domna-maria.kaimaki@ic.ac.uk http://evo-biomech.ic.ac.uk/ Many insects use adhesive footpads to climb on plants. These pads are covered by a thin liquid film, hypothesised to aid […]
Tail Wagging or Fin Flapping Alternative Locomotor Strategies Drive Body and Fin Shape Evolution in the Surgeonfishes
Meeting Abstract P2-38 Sunday, Jan. 5 Tail Wagging or Fin Flapping? Alternative Locomotor Strategies Drive Body and Fin Shape Evolution in the Surgeonfishes FARJO, MN*; GEORGE, AB; WESTNEAT, MW; University of Chicago; University of Chicago; University of Chicago mfarjo@uchicago.edu The evolution of morphological traits in reef fish can provide insight into their ecology and biomechanics. The Acanthuridae […]
