Meeting Abstract P1.25  Jan. 4  Movement and dynamics of an urban Chrysemys picta population HAUGEN, M.D.; LOKKEN, A.A.; MCGARRY, E.A.*; STEYERMARK, A.C.; University of St. Thomas; University of St. Thomas; University of St. Thomas; University of St. Thomas eamcgarry@stthomas.edu The effects of commercial harvesting on the success and vitality of painted turtle (Chrysemys picta) populations are still […]

Meeting Abstract P1.39  Jan. 4  Morphometric Head Shape Comparison Among Hammerhead Sharks (Sphyrnidae). MARA, K.R.**; MOTTA, P.J.; Univ. of South Florida, Tampa; Univ. of South Florida, Tampa kmara@mail.usf.edu The laterally expanded and dorsoventrally compressed pre-branchial cephalofoil of hammerhead sharks (Sphyrnidae) displays disparate shapes and sizes. Within sphyrnid sharks, expansion of the cephalofoil ranges from the extremely wide […]

Meeting Abstract P1.136  Jan. 4  Morphological Systematics of South American Foxes JOHNSON, Frances R; San Diego State University franjohnson03@yahoo.com The extant South American foxes are an assemblage of three endemic genera and eight species, forming one of the most speciose and least known canid groups worldwide. Of these eight canids, six belong to the genus Pseudalopex, plus […]

Meeting Abstract P1.104  Jan. 4  Molt-Inhibiting Hormone Signaling in the Crustacean Molting Gland: Nitric Oxide and Cyclic Nucleotides GOMEZ, A.M.*; LEE, K.J.; COVI, J.A.; CHANG, S.A.; CHANG, E.S.; MYKLES, D.L.; Colorado State University; Colorado State University; Colorado State University; UC Davis Bodega Marine Lab; UC Davis Bodega Marine Lab; Colorado State University amg543@med.nyu.edu Crustacean growth is regulated […]

Meeting Abstract P1.85  Jan. 4  Modification of the α-subunit may modulate Na+,K+-ATPase activity in gills of the euryhaline crabs Callinectes sapidus and Carcinus maenas MCKEON-FISH, A.F.**; TREITLER, P.C.; LOVETT, D.L.; The College of New Jersey, Ewing lovett@tcnj.edu Estuarine crabs hyperregulate after transfer from high to low salinity. Even though crabs maintain a stable hemolymph osmolality shortly after […]

Meeting Abstract P1.133  Jan. 4  Model-Averaged Phylogenetic Inference of the Triggerfishes (Family: Balistidae) DORNBURG, A*; ALFARO, M.E.; Washington State University dornburgalex@yahoo.com The triggerfishes (family Balistidae) comprise approximately 40 species in 11 genera and are among the most conspicuous and common diurnal inhabitants of coral reef communities worldwide. Despite their ecological and commercial importance, relatively little is known […]

Meeting Abstract P1.114  Jan. 4  Microsatellite Evidence that Territorial Males Acquire Higher Reproductive Success Than Nonterritorial Males in Crotaphytus collaris GYIMESI, J.*; WARTKO, D.; HRANITZ, J.M.; BAIRD, T.A.; Bloomsburg University of PA; Bloomsburg University of PA; Bloomsburg University of PA; University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond jtgyimes@bloomu.edu Parentage analyses of natural populations often show that genetic mating systems […]

Meeting Abstract P1.90  Jan. 4  Mechanisms of nitrogen conservation in a small mammal hibernator during periods of protein scarcity and hibernation GRELLER, K.A.; Univ. of Wyoming greller@uwyo.edu Mammals experiencing fasting during winter or drought undergo significant urinary nitrogen and water losses. Remarkably, many hibernators minimize these losses by reducing or ceasing urine elimination. This reduction is partially […]

Meeting Abstract P1.100  Jan. 4  Locomotion and feeding at low temperatures in the woodroach Parcoblatta pennsylvanica. WASSMER, Gary T.*; REMALEY, Jill; Bloomsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania gwassmer@bloomu.edu Seasonal adaptations to low temperature are common in insects from temperate climates. Usually, but not exclusively, these adaptations include preparation for low temperature, followed by a period of low or no […]

Meeting Abstract P1.116  Jan. 4  Life-History Traits in House Mice Selectively Bred for High Voluntary Wheel-Running Activity KEENEY, B.K.**; MALISCH, J.L.; KELLY, S.A.; HANNON, R.M.; KOLB, E.M.; LONQUITCH, B.P.; MIDDLETON, K.M.; GARLAND, T.Jr.; Univ. of California, Riverside; Univ. of California, Riverside; Univ. of California, Riverside; Univ. of California, Riverside; Univ. of California, Riverside; Univ. of California, Riverside; […]