Meeting Abstract P1.54 Jan. 4 Comparing byssal thread properties of Dreissena polymorpha and Dreissena bugensis in turbulent conditions MCCARTHY, A.J.*; PEYER, S.M.; LEE, C.E.; Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison; Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison; Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison ajmccarthy@wisc.edu The zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) ranks among the most costly and ecologically destructive invasive species in North America. A congener […]
sessions: Posters Session 1
Colonization and stratification patterns among web-building spider species along the banks of several rivers in Puerto Rico
Meeting Abstract P1.20 Jan. 4 Colonization and stratification patterns among web-building spider species along the banks of several rivers in Puerto Rico LEDESMA-FUSTE, Ricardo J.*; PEREZ-REYES, Omar; HERNANDEZ-GARCIA, Pablo; THOMAS, Richard; University of Puerto Rico import8199@yahoo.com Spiders are one of the most studied arachnid predators among the arboreal strata and forest floors along the rivers of Puerto […]
Cold Tolerance in Drosophila Species
Meeting Abstract P1.91 Jan. 4 Cold Tolerance in Drosophila Species GIBBS, A. G.*; CLEAVES, L. S.; University of Nevada, Las Vegas; The Riparian Institute, Gilbert AZ allen.gibbs@unlv.edu We examined resistance to cold in nine Drosophila species from different habitats. Three separate tests were administered to measure: 1) survival of a one-hour cold-shock exposure; 2) the ability of […]
Clutch Size Variation in the Sulidae Latitude or Phylogeny
Meeting Abstract P1.110 Jan. 4 Clutch Size Variation in the Sulidae: Latitude or Phylogeny? DANIEL, C*; HAUBER, ME; University of Auckland, New Zealand cdan011@ec.auckland.ac.nz The ecological factors responsible for the positive correlation between clutch size and latitude has received a lot of attention in the recent literature, with studies featuring mostly small passerine birds. A large-scale analysis […]
Cloning and Expression of Myostatin in Green Crab, Carcinus maenas Implications for the Regulation of Muscle Atrophy
Meeting Abstract P1.61 Jan. 4 Cloning and Expression of Myostatin in Green Crab, Carcinus maenas: Implications for the Regulation of Muscle Atrophy. BADER, B.D.*; COVI, J.A.; MYKLES, D.L.; Colorado State University; Colorado State University; Colorado State University bbader@simla.colostate.edu Molting is the periodic shedding of the exoskeleton required for organismal growth in arthropods. Ecdysteroid hormones initiate cellular processes […]
Characterization of a novel isoform of lobster troponin C and expression in skeletal muscles
Meeting Abstract P1.64 Jan. 4 Characterization of a novel isoform of lobster troponin C and expression in skeletal muscles. CHAO, E.*; KIM, H.W.; THOMPSON, M.D.; MYKLES, D.L.; Colorado State University; Colorado State University; Colorado State University; Colorado State University echao@lamar.colostate.edu Troponin C (TnC) is a muscle protein that mediates calcium-dependent regulation of muscle contraction. In the lobster, […]
Characterization of Non-Specific Immune Response in Anurans
Meeting Abstract P1.34 Jan. 4 Characterization of Non-Specific Immune Response in Anurans ABOKO-COLE, M.O.*; MENDONCA, M.T.; Auburn University, Auburn, AL abokomo@auburn.edu Amphibian species are found worldwide in a variety of habitats. Having to live in moist environments, they encounter a number a disease vectors not readily found among other species. As a result, they have complex and […]
Characterization of MIH-binding proteins associated with activation of the crustacean molting gland
Meeting Abstract P1.105 Jan. 4 Characterization of MIH-binding proteins associated with activation of the crustacean molting gland LEE, SG; CHANG, ES; MYKLES, DL*; Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO; Bodega Marine Lab, Bodega Bay, CA; Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO holynine@lamar.colostate.edu Regulation of the molting cycle in decapod crustaceans is mainly controlled by the X-organ/sinus gland […]
Cardiac temperature sensitivity in the grass shrimp (Palaemonetes pugio) Physiological limits to temperature extremes
Meeting Abstract P1.96 Jan. 4 Cardiac temperature sensitivity in the grass shrimp (Palaemonetes pugio): Physiological limits to temperature extremes REIBER, Carl L.*; MIKA, Teresa; Univ. of Nevada, Las Vegas; Univ. of Nevada, Las Vegas reiber@ccmail.nevada.edu Environmental temperature plays a significant role in determining species spatial distributions. In aquatic environments temperature can be a primary influencing factor behind […]
Cadherin2 Roles in cardiovascular development and cardiac regeneration
Meeting Abstract P1.62 Jan. 4 Cadherin2: Roles in cardiovascular development and cardiac regeneration BAGATTO, B; HISSETT, E*; LIU, Q; University of Akron; University of Akron; University of Akron bagatto@uakron.edu Cadherins are cell surface adhesion molecules that play important roles in development of vertebrate tissues and organs. We studied cadherin2 expression in developing zebrafish heart using in situ […]
