SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract P41-10 Sat Jan 2 Validation of collar-mounted inertial sensors for quantifying locomotion in sifakas (Propithecus coquereli) Heslep, NR*; Murphy, AA; O’Hanlon, CP; Wunderlich, RE; James Madison University, Harrisonburg VA; James Madison University, Harrisonburg VA; James Madison University, Harrisonburg VA; […]
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The relationship between locomotor performance and habitat use in six-lined racerunners (Aspidoscelis sexlineata) in coastal South Carolina
SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract P41-9 Sat Jan 2 The relationship between locomotor performance and habitat use in six-lined racerunners (Aspidoscelis sexlineata) in coastal South Carolina Pehl, K*; McElroy, E; College of Charleston; College of Charleston pehlka@g.cofc.edu A fundamental question in ecology is how […]
The plantaris muscle substantially increases stiffness of the metatarsal phalangeal joint in kangaroo rats
SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract P41-7 Sat Jan 2 The plantaris muscle substantially increases stiffness of the metatarsal phalangeal joint in kangaroo rats Di Stefano, NE*; McGowan, CP; Lin, DC; Washington State University; University of Idaho; Washington State University norberto.distefano@wsu.edu Terrestrial animals coordinate the […]
Substrate compliance improves locomotor performance in the Mongolian gerbil (Meriones unguiculatus)
SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract P41-5 Sat Jan 2 Substrate compliance improves locomotor performance in the Mongolian gerbil (Meriones unguiculatus) Moncrieffe, TE*; Crandell, KE; Bangor University; Bangor University tomosmoncrieffe@gmail.com Animals moving across granular media such as desert sand are challenged by reduced friction and […]
Soft-ground gait dynamics and transitions in avian running
SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract P41-1 Sat Jan 2 Soft-ground gait dynamics and transitions in avian running Ashlyn, A*; Daley, MA; Hubicki, CM; FAMU-FSU College of Engineering; University of California, Irvine; FAMU-FSU College of Engineering sap18bh@my.fsu.edu Bipeds regularly encounter soft surfaces with changing properties […]
Role of hindlimb proprioceptive feedback in the coordinated landing behavior of Rhinella marina
SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract P41-8 Sat Jan 2 Role of hindlimb proprioceptive feedback in the coordinated landing behavior of Rhinella marina Duman, A*; Azizi, E; University of California, Irvine aduman@uci.edu Variation in surface conditions during locomotion can cause animals to alter their behavior […]
Reinforcement learning based simulation of ostrich locomotion using a whole-body model
SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract P41-2 Sat Jan 2 Reinforcement learning based simulation of ostrich locomotion using a whole-body model La Barbera, V*; Tassa, Y; Richards, C; Daley, M; Hutchinson, J; Royal Veterinary College; DeepMind; Royal Veterinary College; University of California Irvine; Royal Veterinary […]
Landing branch reaction forces in jumping fox squirrels
SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract P41-11 Sat Jan 2 Landing branch reaction forces in jumping fox squirrels Lee, SD*; Wang, LK; Stuart, H; Full, RJ; University of California, Berkeley; University of California, Berkeley; University of California, Berkeley; University of California, Berkeley sebastiandavidlee@berkeley.edu Small, tree-dwelling […]
Do ankle extensor muscles match locomotor behavior in rodents
SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract P41-6 Sat Jan 2 Do ankle extensor muscles match locomotor behavior in rodents? Thomas, NT*; O’Brien, HD; Gignac, PM; McGowan, CP; Collins, CE; Sacramento State University; OSU Center for Health Sciences; OSU Center for Health Sciences; University of Southern […]
Developmental plasticity of walking energetics and swing-phase mechanics in chronically limb-loaded fowl
SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract P41-4 Sat Jan 2 Developmental plasticity of walking energetics and swing-phase mechanics in chronically limb-loaded fowl Katugam, K*; Johnson, T; Dechene, I; Cox, SM; Piazza, SJ; Rubenson, J; The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA kxk751@psu.edu How locomotor mechanics […]
