Ventilatory shunting and its relationship to urohyal shape in flatfishes

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract P12-9  Sat Jan 2  Ventilatory shunting and its relationship to urohyal shape in flatfishes Simmons, MJ; Elcock, J; Evans, K; Farina, SC*; Howard University, Washington DC; University of Washington and Howard University, Washington DC; Rice University, Houston, TX; Howard […]

Ventilatory pressures generated by gill chambers of the chimaera Hydrolagus colliei

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract P12-10  Sat Jan 2  Ventilatory pressures generated by gill chambers of the chimaera Hydrolagus colliei Kamau-Weng, J*; Farina, S; Northeastern University; Howard University kamau-weng.j@northeastern.edu The spotted ratfish, Hydrolagus colliei, is a functional intermediate between sharks with gill slits and […]

Tiny teeth in mega filter-feeders – vestigial or functional

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract P12-7  Sat Jan 2  Tiny teeth in mega filter-feeders – vestigial or functional? Teeple, JB*; Paig-Tran, EWM; California State University, Fullerton; California State University, Fullerton julia.teeple@csu.fullerton.edu The planktivorous sharks (Rhincodon typus, Cetorhinus maximus, and Megachasma pelagios) filter zooplankton using […]

The role of cranial mechanical linkages in gill ventilation of dorso-ventrally and laterally compressed fishes

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract P12-8  Sat Jan 2  The role of cranial mechanical linkages in gill ventilation of dorso-ventrally and laterally compressed fishes Stephens, S*; Gabriel, AN; Kaczmarek, E; Brainerd, EL; Olsen, A; Hernandez, LP; Camp, A; Farina, SC; Howard University; Howard University; […]

The quantitative analysis of coronal suture separation due to cranial trauma

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract P12-4  Sat Jan 2  The quantitative analysis of coronal suture separation due to cranial trauma Baker, SA*; Lewis, PJ; Sam Houston State Univeristy; Sam Houston State Univeristy sab030@shsu.edu Morphometric analysis of cranial sutures can provide evidence of microfractures, diastasis, […]

How important is modeling tooth enamel in FEA comparisons of whole skulls Comparing common simplifications with biologically realistic models

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract P12-1  Sat Jan 2  How important is modeling tooth enamel in FEA comparisons of whole skulls? Comparing common simplifications with biologically realistic models Herbst, EC*; Bastiaans, D; Miedema, F; Scheyer, TM; Lautenschlager, S; University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland; University […]

From pellets to palates harder foods make hardier heads among post-weaning rats

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract P12-6  Sat Jan 2  From pellets to palates: harder foods make hardier heads among post-weaning rats Mitchell, DR*; Menegaz, RA; University of North Texas Health Science Center; University of North Texas Health Science Center Rex.Mitchell@unthsc.edu The impact that the […]

Comparison of grasping and biting forces among rodent species in the Suisun Marsh, California

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract P12-3  Sat Jan 2  Comparison of grasping and biting forces among rodent species in the Suisun Marsh, California Calderon , JA*; Sustaita, D; California State University San Marcos; California State University San Marcos calde047@cougars.csusm.edu Studying functional performance in rodents […]

Comparing apples to oranges Tooth performance of frugivorous piranhas and pacus (Serrasalmidae)

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract P12-5  Sat Jan 2  Comparing apples to oranges: Tooth performance of frugivorous piranhas and pacus (Serrasalmidae) Dawkins, CD*; Kruppert, SK; Donatelli , CD; Crofts, SC; Kolmann, MAK; Cornell University jsd99@cornell.edu Frugivores, animals that consume fruits and seeds, play an […]

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