Meeting Abstract P1-231 Saturday, Jan. 4 The beak of the snake: fang length evolution in vipers is predicted by diet HOLDING, ML*; TREVINE, V; ZINENKO, O; STRICKLAND, JL; RAUTSAW, RM; HOFMANN, EP; HOGAN, MP; GRAZZIOTIN, FG; PARKINSON, CL; SANTANA, SE; DAVIS, MR; ROKYTA, DR; Florida State University; Instituto Butantan; V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University; Clemson University; […]
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The Striped Beaked Snake really is a Skaapsteker adapted for digging Evidence from cranial morphology
Meeting Abstract P1-200 Saturday, Jan. 4 The Striped Beaked Snake really is a Skaapsteker adapted for digging: Evidence from cranial morphology SEKITS, NF*; TUNNELL WILSON, WT; JACKSON, K; Whitman College; Whitman College; Whitman College sekitsnf@whitman.edu The genus Rhamphiophis, known as Beaked Snakes, are large, diurnal snakes with reinforced snouts adapted for digging. The genus Psammophylax is comprised […]
The Sniff of Victory The Road to Identify an Aggressive Male Chemosignal in Crayfish
Meeting Abstract P1-155 Saturday, Jan. 4 The Sniff of Victory: The Road to Identify an Aggressive Male Chemosignal in Crayfish RUVINA, K; BERGMAN, D.A*; WRIGHT, M.A; Grand Valley State University; Grand Valley State University; Grand Valley State University ruvinak@mail.gvsu.edu It is well established in the scientific community that decapod crustaceans secrete molecules via nephropores to communicate with […]
The Role of Mitonuclear Coevolution in High Altitude Adaptation
Meeting Abstract P1-35 Saturday, Jan. 4 The Role of Mitonuclear Coevolution in High Altitude Adaptation CORDER, KR*; SCHWEIZER, RM; CHEVIRON , ZA; University of Montana; University of Montana; University of Montana keely.corder@umontana.edu http://keelycorder.weebly.com Metabolic function in eukaryotes relies on coordinated interactions between gene products from the nuclear and mitochondrial genomes. Because of these functional interactions, it is […]
The Retinal Pigments of Filter-feeding Sharks and their Role in Visual Foraging Ecology
Meeting Abstract P1-101 Saturday, Jan. 4 The Retinal Pigments of Filter-feeding Sharks and their Role in Visual Foraging Ecology SERBA, KM*; FASICK, JI; ALGRAIN, H; ROBINSON, PR; University of Tampa; University of Tampa; University of Maryland Baltimore County; University of Maryland Baltimore County katherine.serba@spartans.ut.edu The spectral tuning properties of the whale shark (Rhincodon typus), basking shark (Cetorhinus […]
The Relevance of Short Wavelength UV-B Radiation in Natural Light Environments
Meeting Abstract P1-239 Saturday, Jan. 4 The Relevance of Short Wavelength UV-B Radiation in Natural Light Environments NEBHUT, AN*; SEMRO, MR; SHINKLE, JR; Trinity University, San Antonio, TX; Trinity University, San Antonio, TX; Trinity University, San Antonio, TX anebhut@trinity.edu Plants have mechanisms to sense ultraviolet radiation as both a stressor and developmental signal and regulate their responses […]
The Relationship Between Movement Coordination and Suction Power During Feeding in Royal Knifefish (Chitala blanci)
Meeting Abstract P1-219 Saturday, Jan. 4 The Relationship Between Movement Coordination and Suction Power During Feeding in Royal Knifefish (Chitala blanci) LI, EY*; KACZMAREK, EB; OLSEN, AM; WELLER, HI; CAMP, AL; BRAINERD, EL; Brown University; Brown University; Brown University; Brown University; University of Liverpool; Brown University ellen_li@brown.edu Many species of fish use suction, generated by the rapid […]
The Physiological Effects of Cannabidiol on Toads
Meeting Abstract P1-256 Saturday, Jan. 4 The Physiological Effects of Cannabidiol on Toads GARDNER, LE*; WATSON, CM; SHIPLEY, MM; Midwestern State University; Midwestern State University; Midwestern State University lg99@me.com The widespread legalization of recreational cannabis use has expanded the commercialization of cannabidiol (CBD), a phytocannabinoid that accounts for approximately 40% of the extracts from the cannabis plant. […]
The Persistence of Resistance to Timber Rattlesnake Venom in Small Mammals
Meeting Abstract P1-40 Saturday, Jan. 4 The Persistence of Resistance to Timber Rattlesnake Venom in Small Mammals DIORIO, RD*; HOWEY, CAF; University of Scranton; University of Scranton raymond.diorio@scranton.edu http://www.chowey.net/lab-members Some snakes use venom to subdue their prey, but some prey species have evolved resistance to these toxins. Previous studies have shown that small mammal populations that overlap […]
The Offense and Defense of a Regenerated Weapon
Meeting Abstract P1-39 Saturday, Jan. 4 The Offense and Defense of a Regenerated Weapon GRAHAM, Z/G*; PALORO, A/V; VARGAS, C; ANGILLETTA, M/J; Arizona State University; Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo; Arizona State University; Arizona State University zgraham1@asu.edu Animals possess a variety of weapons that can displace and intimidate opponents during aggressive interactions. In many cases, severe injuries […]
