Meeting Abstract P2-226 Sunday, Jan. 5 Hands down: Understanding elbow kinematics of the central bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps) BONNAN, MF; MOORE CRISP, L*; BARTON, A; DIZINNO, J; MULLER, K; SMITH, J; WALKER, J; Stockton University; Stockton University; Red Bank Veterinary Hospital; Stockton University; Stockton University; Stockton University; Stockton University leximoore@gmail.com Despite decades of research on lizard locomotion, […]
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HPA-axis Functioning and Parental Care in Japanese Quail
Meeting Abstract P2-62 Sunday, Jan. 5 HPA-axis Functioning and Parental Care in Japanese Quail DE BRUIJN, R; KHOSHABA, E; LOPES, PC*; Chapman Univ.; Chapman Univ.; Chapman Univ. lopes@chapman.edu http://www.patriciaclopes.com/ Glucocorticoids (GCs) are thought to impact reproductive success, and ultimately fitness. In this study we focus specifically on the relationship between GCs and parental care. Captive bred Japanese […]
HIF-1α Protein Levels in Tissues of Fundulus grandis During Hypoxia
Meeting Abstract P2-151 Sunday, Jan. 5 HIF-1α Protein Levels in Tissues of Fundulus grandis During Hypoxia HARRIS, JC*; REES, BB; University of New Orleans; University of New Orleans jcharris@my.uno.edu The hypoxia-inducible transcription factor (HIF) is the master regulator of gene expression underlying compensatory mechanisms that contribute to the ability of mammalian cells and tissues to withstand exposure […]
Gut Feeling Characterizing the Origin and Divergence of Cell Types in the Light Organ of Bioluminescent Ostracods
Meeting Abstract P2-55 Sunday, Jan. 5 Gut Feeling: Characterizing the Origin and Divergence of Cell Types in the Light Organ of Bioluminescent Ostracods. MESROP, LM*; GOODHEART, JG; LEUNG, NL; OAKLEY , TO; University of California, Santa Barbara ; University of California, Santa Barbara; University of California, Santa Barbara; University of California, Santa Barbara lmesrop@ucsb.edu Throughout their evolutionary […]
Gone with the wind side-blotched lizards (Uta stansburiana) have fewer parasites and a reduction in reactive oxygen metabolites at wind farms
Meeting Abstract P2-237 Sunday, Jan. 5 Gone with the wind: side-blotched lizards (Uta stansburiana) have fewer parasites and a reduction in reactive oxygen metabolites at wind farms. ALAASAM, VJ*; KEEHN, JE; DURSO, AM; FRENCH, SS; FELDMAN, CR; University of Nevada, Reno, NV; Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Central Point, OR; Utah State University, Logan UT; Utah […]
GnRH as a Neuromodulator in Midbrain Sensory Regions during the Female Cichlid Reproductive Cycle
Meeting Abstract P2-129 Sunday, Jan. 5 GnRH as a Neuromodulator in Midbrain Sensory Regions during the Female Cichlid Reproductive Cycle MAIER, MA*; MARUSKA, KP; Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge; Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge mmaier3@lsu.edu http://www.kmaruska.biology.lsu.edu/ Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) 1 neurons in the hypothalamus regulate the reproductive axis, whereas GnRH2 and GnRH3 have widespread projections throughout the […]
Genetic analysis of invasive Pomacea sp in Florida
Meeting Abstract P2-2 Sunday, Jan. 5 Genetic analysis of invasive Pomacea sp. in Florida GLOVER, AR*; BRANNOCK, PM; Rollins College ; Rollins College aglover1@rollins.edu Pomacea maculate and P. canaliculata are two apple snail species found extensively outside their native range of Central and South America. Both species have been reported within Florida (FL) ecosystems where they have […]
Generalized Environmental Stress Response in Acropora corals
Meeting Abstract P2-244 Sunday, Jan. 5 Generalized Environmental Stress Response in Acropora corals DIXON, G*; MATZ, MV; University of Texas at Austin; University of Texas at Austin grovesdixon@gmail.com https://grovesdixon.weebly.com/ Alarming decline of coral reefs has motivated efforts to understand mechanisms of coral resilience to stress. A popular method for addressing such ecological molecular questions is genome-wide gene […]
Food Choices of Rusty Crayfish (Faxonius rusticus) Maintained on Fiber-rich and Protein-rich Diets Relative to Changes in Their Gut Microbiomes
Meeting Abstract P2-101 Sunday, Jan. 5 Food Choices of Rusty Crayfish (Faxonius rusticus) Maintained on Fiber-rich and Protein-rich Diets Relative to Changes in Their Gut Microbiomes OWEN, P*; AGYEI, D; JILANI, C; JOSHI, D; MILLER, A; ODAKA, Y; TRAN, M; WILSON, K; University of Cincinnati; University of Cincinnati; University of Cincinnati; University of Cincinnati; University of Cincinnati; […]
Food Availability and Its Effects on Spatial Habitat Use in Breeding and Nonbreeding Red Crossbills (Loxia curvirostra)
Meeting Abstract P2-105 Sunday, Jan. 5 Food Availability and Its Effects on Spatial Habitat Use in Breeding and Nonbreeding Red Crossbills (Loxia curvirostra) PENDLETON, LP*; CORNELIUS, JM; CHAPPLE, TC; WIKELSKI, M; HAHN, TP; HUNT, KE; Eastern Michigan University; University of Oregon; University of Oregon; Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior, Germany; University of California, Davis; Northern Arizona […]
