Session Abstract Author(s) S10 SAFFO, M.B. Symbiosis: a Complex and Delicate Balance S10 HIRSCH, A.M. What are the Conserved Elements in Symbiotic Associations between Plants and Microbes? S10 KARR, T.L. The microbe that roared: Wolbachia rescue of a lethal Drosophila mutation S10 Esch, G.; Barger, M.; Fellis, J. Transmission of Parasitic Helminths: Style, Elegance, Complexity […]

Session Abstract Author(s) S5 Feder, M.E. Plant and animal comparative physiology/biochemistry, evolutionary physiology, ecological physiology, and physiological ecology: opportunities for synergy S5 Ehleringer, J.*; Cerling, T. Possible relationships between atmospheric carbon dioxide and mammalian grazers S5 Porter, W.* P.; Budaraju, S.; Stewart, W.E.; Ramankutty, N. Physiology on a landscape scale: applications in ecological theory and […]

Session Abstract Author(s) P3 REITZEL, A.M.; MINER, B.G. Spawning Times and the Importance of Development Time in Life History Models of Marine Invertebrates P3 Pesavento, Jim J. *; Near, Thomas J.; Cheng, Chi-Hing C. The Phylogenentic Investigations of the Perciformes (Actinopterygii) and the Origin of the Antarctic Notothenioidei: Inferences for Mitochondrial and Nuclear DNA Sequences. […]

Session Abstract Author(s) P2 Tytell, E.D.; Ellington, C.P. The vortex wake of the hawkmoth, Manduca sexta: Simulation and Reynolds number effects P2 Kymbr L. Wright; Dr. Stan Kuczaj The Effects of Time of Day on Mother-Infant Association Patterns of Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in Captivity P2 DRUZISKY, K.*; BRAINERD, E.L. Buccal oscillation in the aquatic […]

Session Abstract Author(s) P1 SARGAZI M.; ROBERTS N.B.; SHENKIN A. Cytotoxic studies of Fe and Zn compared with Hg on a monolayer of renal proximal tubular cells (PTC) and the evaluation of cytoprotectants P1 Noren, S.R.*; Lacave, G.; Wells, R.S.; Williams, T.M. Development of Blood Oxygen Stores in Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) P1 NOREN, D.P.*; […]

Symposia The 2000 SICB Annual Meeting in Atlanta will feature 11 symposia on a diverse range of topics. The following page provides a brief look at each one. Hyperlinked titles provide access to the organizers’ own symposium page. Antarctic Marine Biology Wednesday, January 5 The unique environment of Antarctica supports a rich and diverse marine […]

Social Events Enhance your networking opportunities by attending SICB’s social events. Some of the events require the purchase of a ticket. Please refer to the Registration Form for individual ticket prices. All events will take place at the Atlanta Hilton and Towers. Student “First Timer” Orientation Tuesday, 5:30-6:15 pm If you are registering as a […]

Special Sessions Opening Session Make sure to join us for the Opening Session, featuring John C. Avise, on Tuesday, January 4, from 8:00-9:00 p.m. Avise, Professor of Genetics at the University of Georgia, will begin the meeting with a talk on “The Genetic Gods,” elaborating on his recent book by the same name. How are […]

Applied Functional Biology: Linking Ecological Morphology to Conservation and Management Day: Monday, Jan. 6, 07:45-15:30 Room: Brazos Organizer(s): Lance McBrayer, Eric McElroy, Diego Sustaita Symposium Author(s) Title S9 MCBRAYER, L; MCELROY, E*; SUSTAITA, D Introduction: Applied Functional Biology: linking ecological morphology to conservation and management S9 THOMPSON, CL*; WILLIAMS, SH; GLANDER, KE; TEAFORD, MF; VINYARD, […]

Long Limbless Locomotors: The Mechanics and Biology of Elongate, Limbless Vertebrate Locomotion Day: Monday, Jan. 6, 07:45-15:30 Room: Lone Star H Organizer(s): Henry Astley Symposium Author(s) Title S8 ASTLEY, H. C.; C, Symposium Introduction – Long Limbless Locomotors Over Land: The mechanics and biology of elongate, limbless vertebrate locomotion S8 ASTLEY, H.C. Mechanics of Multi-articular […]