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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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) […]

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 […]

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, […]

Meeting Abstract P1-195  Saturday, Jan. 4  Morphological Variation of Gliding Geckos and Other Closely Related Forms HERNANDEZ, CA*; HEINICKE, M; GAMBLE, T; SILER, CD; DAZA, JD; University of Texas Arlington, Arlington and Sam Houston State University, Huntsville; University of Michigan, Dearborn; Marquette University, Milwaukee; The University of Oklahoma, Norman; Sam Houston State University, Huntsville; University of Texas […]

Meeting Abstract P1-169  Saturday, Jan. 4  Modulation of takeoff kinematics in a nocturnal gliding mammal under varying photic environments. HOOVER, EL*; DICKERSON, S; BECK, H; OUFIERO, CE; Towson U ehoove2@students.towson.edu The photic environment can influence whole-organismal performance as motor output may be adjusted based upon the amount of sensory information being received. For example, the amount of […]