Meeting Abstract P2-194  Sunday, Jan. 5  Are there common patterns of ontogenetic shell shape changes between aquatic and terrestrial emydid turtles? ROBIN, H*; STAYTON, CT; Bucknell University; Bucknell University hgr004@bucknell.edu All turtles have a higher mortality risk as juveniles due to their smaller, less ossified, and weaker shells. Thus juveniles must use other strategies such as concealment […]

Meeting Abstract P2-154  Sunday, Jan. 5  Are Introduced Species More Plastic? A Comparison of the Heat-Hardening Capacity of Native and Non-Native Anolis Lizards DEERY, SW*; HARO, D; GUNDERSON, A; Tulane University; Tulane University; Tulane University sdeery@tulane.edu An important negative anthropogenic effect on the natural environment is the introduction of invasive species. One hypothesis to explain invasive species’ […]

Meeting Abstract P2-102  Sunday, Jan. 5  Ants Build Defensively Against Ant Traps in the Field PRETENDS EAGLE, TJ*; RODRIGUEZ, SD; GONZALEZ, V; ABRAMSON, CI; North Dakota State University; Saint Philip’s College; University of Kansas; Oklahoma State University troy.pretendseagle@ndsu.edu The study of pesticides and other agrochemicals on insect behavior is an important and active area of research. During […]

Meeting Abstract P2-10  Sunday, Jan. 5  Annelid Bioluminescence: The Search for Luciferases in Annelid Trancriptomes HANNON, MC*; HILLIARD, J; GARBUGLIO DE OLIVEIRA, A; SCHULZE, A; Texas A&M University, Galveston; Texas A&M University, Galveston; University of São Paulo, Brazil; Texas A&M University, Galveston MCHannon23@tamu.edu There are 13 known bioluminescent families in the phylum Annelida, including polychaetes and clitellates. […]

Meeting Abstract P2-76  Sunday, Jan. 5  Androgen levels in sexually dimorphic musculature of a sex changing fish, Lythrypnus dalli STARKEY, J.M*; WHITE, K.J; PRADHAN, D.S; Idaho State University starjer2@isu.edu In vertebrates, androgen biosynthesis and signaling through receptor binding are critical regulators of physiological and morphological processes for male-typical reproductive behavior. Muscles essential for courtship behavior and copulation […]

Meeting Abstract P2-49  Sunday, Jan. 5  Anatomy of the crocodylian bronchial tree and implications for the ancestral archosaurian lung SCHACHNER, ER*; DIAZ, RE; HEDRICK, BP; Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center; California State University, Los Angeles; Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center eschac@lsuhsc.edu To understand the origin and evolution of the morphologically and functionally divergent avian and […]

Meeting Abstract P2-42  Sunday, Jan. 5  Anatomy of the Respiratory System of the African Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus erithacus) LAWSON, AB*; ECHOLS, MS; HEDRICK, BP; SCHACHNER, ER; Louisiana State University HSC; Echols Veterinary Services, Salt Lake City, UT; Louisiana State University HSC; Louisiana State University HSC Adam.B.Lawson@gmail.com Over the past century, the avian respiratory system has received […]

Meeting Abstract P2-125  Sunday, Jan. 5  Anatomical and behavioral differences in Drosophila melanogaster and Drosophila mojavensis suggest divergence of visual circuits FRAZER, R.E*; CURREA , J.P; THEOBALD, J.C; WASSERMAN, S.M; Wellelsey College; Floridal International University; Floridal International University; Wellesley College rfrazer@wellesley.edu In order to survive, animals must quickly decide if certain sensory stimuli are salient, then they […]

Meeting Abstract P2-123  Sunday, Jan. 5  Analysis of synthetic cone snail venom through a novel zebrafish spinal motility assay MCCONNELL, I*; SCHULZ , J; MEDINA, K; Occidental College ; Occidental College ; Occidental College imcconnell@oxy.edu Cone snails are a family of venomous predatory gastropods that use a harpoon-like radular tooth and peptide neurotoxin containing venom to paralyze […]

Meeting Abstract P2-114  Sunday, Jan. 5  Age-related change in the auditory sensitivity of zebrafish (Danio rerio) ZENG, R*; BROWN, A; SISNEROS, J; University of Washington ; University of Washington ; University of Washington zengr@uw.edu Vertebrate animals can undergo changes in sensory physiology due to aging. Despite our increased knowledge regarding the underlying mechanisms of aging, we still […]