Meeting Abstract P2-134 Sunday, Jan. 5 Identifying neuronal properties underlying the evolution of divergent vocal behaviors BARKAN, CL; ZORNIK, E; LEININGER, EC*; Reed College, Portland, OR; Reed College, Portland, OR; New College of Florida, Sarasota, FL ezornik@reed.edu To identify mechanisms underlying the divergent evolution of motor behaviors, we investigated a hindbrain circuit that controls vocal patterns in […]
Archives: Abstracts
Hurricane-driven asexual reproduction in massive boulder corals in the Florida Keys
Meeting Abstract P2-247 Sunday, Jan. 5 Hurricane-driven asexual reproduction in massive boulder corals in the Florida Keys BEDWELL, H*; ABBOTT, E; BALOGH, A; KOLODZIEJ, G; HEJMADI, P; DIAZ, L; HUYNH, K; MA, J; MATZ, M; KENKEL, C; University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas; University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas; University of Texas at Austin, Austin, […]
How does diet composition affect thermal preference and the aerobic scope of digestion
Meeting Abstract P2-182 Sunday, Jan. 5 How does diet composition affect thermal preference and the aerobic scope of digestion? MINEO, PM*; PARLIN , A; DO AMARAL , JPS; SCHAEFFER , PJ; Elmhurst College; University of Cincinnati; University of Cincinnati Clermont College; Miami University Patrick.Mineo@Elmhurst.edu Growth and survival in reptiles are strongly influenced by the thermal landscape of […]
How bio-inspiration teaches us Digital fabrication and modeling in STEM education and outreach
Meeting Abstract P2-230 Sunday, Jan. 5 How bio-inspiration teaches us: Digital fabrication and modeling in STEM education and outreach HANSEN, AK; LENT, DD; MULLER, UK*; MULLER, Ulrike; California State University Fresno; California State University Fresno; California State University Fresno umuller@csufresno.edu http://zimmer.csufresno.edu/~umuller/FBDS/FBDS-home/FBDS-home-welcome.html Science education is most effective when it provides authentic experiences that reflect professional practices and approaches […]
House Sparrows Show Wide and Repeatable Individual Variation in Behavioral Responses to Novel Objects and Foods
Meeting Abstract P2-86 Sunday, Jan. 5 House Sparrows Show Wide and Repeatable Individual Variation in Behavioral Responses to Novel Objects and Foods VINSON, A*; LATTIN, C; Louisiana State University abbyvinson29@gmail.com Individuals that hesitate to approach or interact with novel objects in their environment can be described as neophobic. Urbanization, pollution, and the introduction of non-native species impact […]
Homology of an Ossified Metacarpal V in Extant Birds and Mesozoic Theropod Dinosaurs
Meeting Abstract P2-46 Sunday, Jan. 5 Homology of an Ossified Metacarpal V in Extant Birds and Mesozoic Theropod Dinosaurs STIEGLER, J*; MOORE, AJ; WANG, S; LEITE, JV; SCANNELLA, J; XU, X; CLARK, J; The George Washington University; Stony Brook University; Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California; Natural History Museum, London; Museum of the Rockies, Montana […]
Histological diversification in the muscular anatomy of the palatal organ with Cypriniformes
Meeting Abstract P2-210 Sunday, Jan. 5 Histological diversification in the muscular anatomy of the palatal organ with Cypriniformes HERNANDEZ, LP; PRADO, MA*; MENDOZA-CASTILLO, JM; The George Washington University phernand@gwu.edu Cypriniform fishes are characterized by several trophic novelties that have likely played an important role in the evolutionary success of this group. One such novelty, the palatal organ, […]
Heat shock physiology measuring the metabolic impacts of thermal stress in Drosophila melanogaster
Meeting Abstract P2-167 Sunday, Jan. 5 Heat shock physiology: measuring the metabolic impacts of thermal stress in Drosophila melanogaster RAMSARAN, S/K*; WATERS, J/S; Providence College sramsara@friars.providence.edu Organisms live in thermally dynamic environments and have evolved mechanisms to survive acute thermal stress. These include behavioral responses such as movements toward preferred temperatures and postural modification and molecular mechanisms […]
Heat Tolerance of North Slope Fishes
Meeting Abstract P2-158 Sunday, Jan. 5 Heat Tolerance of North Slope Fishes BILYK, KT*; SFORMO, T; Western Kentucky University; Department of Wildlife Management, North Slope Borough and Institute of Arctic Biology, University of Alaska Fairbanks kevin.bilyk@wku.edu Arctic waters are home to a highly cold-adapted ichthyofauna. As these fishes have evolved for life in the cold, understanding their […]
Heat Dissipation by Hummingbirds during Perching Following a Hovering Bout
Meeting Abstract P2-160 Sunday, Jan. 5 Heat Dissipation by Hummingbirds during Perching Following a Hovering Bout SHANNON, ES*; POWERS, DR; George Fox University; George Fox University eshannon17@georgefox.edu The low mechanical efficiency of hummingbird flight muscles results in the production of large amounts of endogenous heat during hovering. Dissipation of this extra heat is necessary to avoid hyperthermia […]
