The unusual ventral light reflexes of fairy shrimp

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract P40-11  Sat Jan 2  The unusual ventral light reflexes of fairy shrimp Furgal, RC*; Lessios, NN; Assumption University; Assumption University raymond.furgal@assumption.edu Crustaceans are a sub-phylum of arthropods that have all the eye “designs’ found in animals. Dorsal light reflexes […]

The curious case of chimaera kinematics gait transitions in the spotted ratfish (Hydrolagus colliei)

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract P40-1  Sat Jan 2  The curious case of chimaera kinematics: gait transitions in the spotted ratfish (Hydrolagus colliei) Mehlhorn, AE*; Donatelli, CM; Hall, KC; William and Mary, Williamsburg; University of Ottawa, Ontario; University of Washington, Friday Harbor Labs aemehlhorn@email.wm.edu […]

Swimming functional morphology and performance in five ecomorphs of the direct developing Microhylidae

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract P40-10  Sat Jan 2  Swimming functional morphology and performance in five ecomorphs of the direct developing Microhylidae Johnson, ML*; Danos, N; Butler , MA; University of San Diego; University of San Diego ; University of Hawaii maxwelljohnson@sandiego.edu The transition […]

Modelling the relationship between frog morphology and swimming performance over multiple kicking cycles

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract P40-6  Sat Jan 2  Modelling the relationship between frog morphology and swimming performance over multiple kicking cycles Richards, CT*; Moen, DS; The Royal Veterinary College; Oklahoma State University ctrichards@rvc.ac.uk Despite their distinct body form, frogs show considerable diversity in […]

Insects go with flow A mathematical model of induced flow and cooling during flight

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract P40-4  Sat Jan 2  Insects go with flow: A mathematical model of induced flow and cooling during flight Meja, B*; Notar, JC; Johnsen, S; Duke University; Duke University; Duke University shylet_meja@yahoo.com The flapping of insect wings allow them to […]

Comparing the pectoral girdle and fin morphology in frogfishes

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract P40-9  Sat Jan 2  Comparing the pectoral girdle and fin morphology in frogfishes Harb, S*; Sawicki, G; Amplo, HE; Flammang, BE; NJIT; Cornell University; Rutgers-Newark; NJIT/Rutgers hea7@njit.edu Frogfishes (Family Antennariidae) are a group of primarily benthic predators capable of […]

Butterfly flight reveals efficient propulsive clap mechanism

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract P40-3  Sat Jan 2  Butterfly flight reveals efficient propulsive clap mechanism Johansson, LC*; Henningsson, P; Lund University; Lund University Christoffer.Johansson@biol.lu.se Butterflies display a range of flight behaviors, from fluttering flight to long distance directed migration. Butterflies also look like […]

Boatmen and backswimmers and beetles, oh my intermediate Reynolds number locomotion in aquatic insects

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract P40-5  Sat Jan 2  Boatmen and backswimmers and beetles, oh my: intermediate Reynolds number locomotion in aquatic insects Chantarawong, N*; Byron, ML; Pennsylvania State University; Pennsylvania State University nmc5415@psu.edu Many aquatic organisms use drag-based propulsion methods. At low Reynolds […]

Aerodynamics of manoeuvring flight in pied flycatchers (Ficedula hypoleuca)

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract P40-8  Sat Jan 2  Aerodynamics of manoeuvring flight in pied flycatchers (Ficedula hypoleuca) Maeda, M; Henningsson, P*; Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, Hatfield, AL97TA, U.K.; Lund University, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology, Sölvegatan 37, 223 62, Lund, Sweden […]

A precise and cost-effective fish flume for assessing swimming performance in fishes

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract P40-2  Sat Jan 2  A precise and cost-effective fish flume for assessing swimming performance in fishes Phillips, QP*; Karra, P; Minicozzi, MR; Minnesota State University, Mankato qpp2@nau.edu Zebrafish are a commonly used vertebrate model organism for issues related to […]

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