Meeting Abstract P2-106 Sunday, Jan. 5 Competitive interaction and foraging speed in the invasive shrimp, Palaemon macrodactylus, and three species of native Palaemon shrimp in New Jersey Waters. HORVATH, T*; BERGEY, L; RITCHIE, L; SEMANCHIK, P; Centenary University; Centenary University; Centenary University; Centenary University Tess.Horvath@centenaryuniversity.edu Competitive interactions and foraging speed were observed in four estuarine grass shrimp, […]
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Comparison of intersex severity between two types of histological sections using testes of Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides) and Spotted Bass (M punctulatus) from the Chattahoochee River, Georgia
Meeting Abstract P2-69 Sunday, Jan. 5 Comparison of intersex severity between two types of histological sections using testes of Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides) and Spotted Bass (M. punctulatus) from the Chattahoochee River, Georgia ABERNATHY, A.L*; KLAR, E.A; JORDAN, C.H; JOSHI, M.M; NEWBREY, M.G; Columbus State University; Columbus State University; Columbus State University; Columbus State University; Columbus State […]
Comparison of Temperature Preference and Qsub10sub Between Two Juvenile Shark Species
Meeting Abstract P2-172 Sunday, Jan. 5 Comparison of Temperature Preference and Q10 Between Two Juvenile Shark Species SKELTON, ZR*; WEGNER, NC; PRINZING, TS; HASTINGS, PA; University of California, San Diego; Southwest Fisheries Science Center, NOAA Fisheries ; Simon Fraser University; University of California, San Diego zskelton@ucsd.edu Many ectotherms, including sharks, behaviorally thermoregulate to optimize physiological processes. Juvenile […]
Comparative platyrrhine walking kinematics across natural, discontinuous substrates
Meeting Abstract P2-216 Sunday, Jan. 5 Comparative platyrrhine walking kinematics across natural, discontinuous substrates MCNAMARA, A*; DUNHAM, NT; YOUNG, JW; STANTON, DW; WOOD, J; SHAPIRO, LJ; University of Texas, Austin; Cleveland Metroparks Zoo; Northeast Ohio Medical University; UT Austin; UT Austin; UT Austin allison.mcnamara@utexas.edu Wild primates navigate arboreal habitats that include multiple, inconsistent substrates with diverse characteristics. […]
Comparative Limb Bone Scaling and Shape in Emydid Turtles
Meeting Abstract P2-195 Sunday, Jan. 5 Comparative Limb Bone Scaling and Shape in Emydid Turtles YOUNG, VKH*; STARNER, MK; BAEZA, JA; BLOB, RW; Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN; Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN; Clemson University, Clemson, SC; Clemson University, Clemson, SC vyoung@saintmarys.edu http://vanessakhyoung.weebly.com Limb bone morphology often correlates with functional demands placed on animals by […]
Combatting Antibiotic Resistance Bioprospecting for Antimicrobial Peptides in the Deep-Sea Coral Lophelia pertusa
Meeting Abstract P2-248 Sunday, Jan. 5 Combatting Antibiotic Resistance: Bioprospecting for Antimicrobial Peptides in the Deep-Sea Coral Lophelia pertusa CASSAVAUGH, CM*; LAMONT, S; SZUCH, CP; CARFAGNO, A; GILLEVET, PM; BISHOP, BM; COOK, GM; New England College; George Mason University; New England College; George Mason University; George Mason University; George Mason University; New England College ccassavaugh_ug@nec.edu Bioprospecting for […]
Color Morph Distribution of Western Ribbon Snakes (Thamnophis proximus) in Texas
Meeting Abstract P2-43 Sunday, Jan. 5 Color Morph Distribution of Western Ribbon Snakes (Thamnophis proximus) in Texas THOMPSON, ML*; MCENTIRE, KD; Trinity University, San Antonio TX; Trinity University, San Antonio TX mthomps4@trinity.edu Color is used in a variety of ways by animals, from sexual selection to crypsis and warning coloration. Color variation within a species allows for […]
Colony Recognition and Aggression in Invasive Argentine Ants (Linepithema humile)of Georgia
Meeting Abstract P2-6 Sunday, Jan. 5 Colony Recognition and Aggression in Invasive Argentine Ants (Linepithema humile)of Georgia CAINE, P/B*; GIBSON, J/D; Bucknell University, Lewisburg Pennsylvania; Georgia Southern University, Statesboro Georgia pbc008@bucknell.edu An invasive species with introduced ranges worldwide, Argentine ants outcompete local ant species, instigating potentially drastic changes in their introduced ecosystems and threatening the Georgia intercoastal […]
Climbing Performance as a Physical Cost of Reproduction in Prairie Lizards (Sceloporus consobrinus)
Meeting Abstract P2-224 Sunday, Jan. 5 Climbing Performance as a Physical Cost of Reproduction in Prairie Lizards (Sceloporus consobrinus) VICK, CP*; GIFFORD, ME; University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR; University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR cvick2@cub.uca.edu Bearing offspring can put females at disadvantages, in predator escape, foraging, and the overall energetic cost. We investigated the effects bearing […]
Characterizing the Thermal Ecology of a Montane Lizard Community
Meeting Abstract P2-162 Sunday, Jan. 5 Characterizing the Thermal Ecology of a Montane Lizard Community CLIFTON, IT*; REFSNIDER, JM; University of Toledo; University of Toledo ian.clifton@rockets.utoledo.edu http://itclifton.com Elevational clines have long been recognized for their consistent patterns of climatic variation. Specifically, daily temperatures at lower elevations are generally warmer and less variable than daily temperatures at higher […]
