Meeting Abstract P1-235 Saturday, Jan. 4 Oral Histories to Improve Coastal Restoration SACKS, PE*; WALTERS, LJ; DONNELLY, MJ; University of Central Florida, Orlando; University of Central Florida, Orlando; University of Central Florida, Orlando sackspe@gmail.com Habitat restoration attempts to bring back critical ecosystem services lost from overharvesting and habitat degradation. Local anecdotal information can be combined with maps/photographs […]
Archives: Abstracts
Ontogeny of Caquetaia spectabilis Delayed Skull Development Accommodates Extreme Jaw Protrusion
Meeting Abstract P1-191 Saturday, Jan. 4 Ontogeny of Caquetaia spectabilis: Delayed Skull Development Accommodates Extreme Jaw Protrusion GILBERT, MC*; LEROSE, C; CONITH, A; COX FERNANDES, C; ALBERTSON, RC; Organismic and Evolutionary Biology, Univ. MA, Amherst; Biology Department, Univ. MA, Amherst; Biology Department, Univ. MA, Amherst; Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazônia, Manaus, Brazil; Biology Department, Univ. MA, […]
Nonapeptide Regulation of Begging and Aggressive Behavior in a Social Tadpole
Meeting Abstract P1-152.5 Saturday, Jan. 4 Nonapeptide Regulation of Begging and Aggressive Behavior in a Social Tadpole MCKINNEY, JE*; LUDINGTON, S; O’CONNELL, LA; Stanford University, Stanford; Stanford University, Stanford; Stanford University, Stanford jmckinn@stanford.edu All animals need to evaluate social situations and respond with appropriate behavior that results in a beneficial outcome. Inappropriate social decisions can potentially result […]
Neurogenomic Changes During the Transition to Parental Care in Virgin Japanese Quail
Meeting Abstract P1-86 Saturday, Jan. 4 Neurogenomic Changes During the Transition to Parental Care in Virgin Japanese Quail HOLLOWAY, F*; DE BRUIJN, R; KHOSHABA, E; LOPES, PC; Chapman Univ.; Chapman Univ.; Chapman Univ.; Chapman Univ. lopes@chapman.edu http://www.patriciaclopes.com/ The extent to which parental care is critical for offspring survival varies among species. Japanese quail are precocial birds, but […]
Nemertean Diversity in the Southern Ocean
Meeting Abstract P1-126 Saturday, Jan. 4 Nemertean Diversity in the Southern Ocean SCHWARTZ, ML; University of Washington megansc@uw.edu Ribbon worms (phylum Nemertea) are regularly collected during benthic faunal surveys of the Southern Ocean and are an important component of their community. However, despite their abundance, Antarctic nemertean ecology, distribution, and diversity remain poorly known. For example, there […]
Navigation of zebra between grazing grounds and distant water sources in Botswana, Africa
Meeting Abstract P1-170 Saturday, Jan. 4 Navigation of zebra between grazing grounds and distant water sources in Botswana, Africa MORRELL, A*; BARTLAM-BROOKS, H; BENNITT, E; WILSON, A; Structure and Motion Lab, The Royal Veterinary College, London, UK ; Structure and Motion Lab, The Royal Veterinary College, London, UK ; Okavango Research Institute, University of Botswana; Structure and […]
Multispectral imaging reveals the design of iridescent visual signals in peacocks and related pheasants
Meeting Abstract P1-154 Saturday, Jan. 4 Multispectral imaging reveals the design of iridescent visual signals in peacocks and related pheasants KANE, SA; XIA, S*; FANG, R; LU, Y; ULZII-ORSHIKH, N; WU, J; DAKIN, R; Haverford College, Haverford PA USA; Haverford College, Haverford PA USA; Haverford College, Haverford PA USA; Haverford College, Haverford PA USA; Haverford College, Haverford […]
Morphometrics of the American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) Embryonic Head
Meeting Abstract P1-210 Saturday, Jan. 4 Morphometrics of the American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) Embryonic Head. REHOREK, SJ*; ELSEY, R; BEECHING, SC; Slippery Rock University; Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Grand Chenier, LA; Slippery Rock University susan.rehorek@sru.edu Morphometric analysis seeks to describe variation in form among taxa in an evolutionary or functional context. Although both traditional (linear) […]
Morphology and Function of the Avian Furcula
Meeting Abstract P1-202 Saturday, Jan. 4 Morphology and Function of the Avian Furcula SULLIVAN, SP*; MIDDLETON, KP; HOLLIDAY, CM; University of Missouri, Columbia; University of Missouri, Columbia; University of Missouri, Columbia spsullivan@mail.missouri.edu The diversification of bird flight involved major changes to the pectoral girdle and musculature, including modification of the furcula. The furcula articulates with the scapulo-coracoid […]
Morphological integration of the skull in marsupials impact of diet and locomotion
Meeting Abstract P1-189 Saturday, Jan. 4 Morphological integration of the skull in marsupials: impact of diet and locomotion FABRE, A-C*; NOIRAULT, E; FERNANDEZ, V; PORTELA-MIGUEZ, R; GOSWAMI, A; The Natural History Museum, London, UK; The Natural History Museum, London, UK; The Natural History Museum, London, UK; The Natural History Museum, London, UK; The Natural History Museum, London, […]
