Meeting Abstract P1.28 Sunday, Jan. 4 The comparative ecology of Norops lemurinus (Sauria; Polychrotidae) on the islands of Cayo Menor and Cayo Mayor of the Cayos Cochinos archipelago of Honduras. LOGAN, Michael L*; MONTGOMERY, Chad E; BOBACK, Scott M; REED, Robert N; CAMPBELL, Jonathan A; University of Texas at Arlington; Truman State University; Dickinson College; United States […]
sessions: Posters Session 1
The Systematic Effects of Neurochemicals on the Alimenry Canal of the Earthworm Lumbricus terrestris
Meeting Abstract P1.130 Sunday, Jan. 4 The Systematic Effects of Neurochemicals on the Alimenry Canal of the Earthworm Lumbricus terrestris KLOHR, RC; KRAJNIAK, KG*; Southern Illinois Univ. Edwardsville; Southern Illinois Univ. Edwardsville rklohr@siue.edu In this study we examined the effects FMRFamide and acetylcholine on each individual segment of the alimentary canal. Each region was carefully dissected, attached […]
The Effects of Temperature on Metabolic Rate, Venom Synthesis and Potency in Peucetia viridans (Araneae Oxyopidae)
Meeting Abstract P1.115 Sunday, Jan. 4 The Effects of Temperature on Metabolic Rate, Venom Synthesis and Potency in Peucetia viridans (Araneae: Oxyopidae) GALINDO, Joanna*; GALINDO, Gracie; IRWIN, Jason T.; Central Washington Univ.; Central Washington Univ.; Central Washington Univ. galindoj@cwu.edu We examined the effects of temperature on metabolic rate, venom synthesis and potency in the green lynx spider, […]
The Effect of Melanization on Desiccation Resistance and Thermotolerance in Drosophila melanogaster
Meeting Abstract P1.143 Sunday, Jan. 4 The Effect of Melanization on Desiccation Resistance and Thermotolerance in Drosophila melanogaster KOBEY, RL*; HOSHIZAKI, DK; GIBBS, AG; Univ. of Nevada, Las Vegas; NIDDK, National Institutes of Health; Univ. of Nevada, Las Vegas kobeyr@unlv.nevada.edu Previous research with the genus, Drosophila, has identified variations in cuticle melanization along gradients of elevation and […]
The Distribution of Crayfish Species in the Tributaries of the Grand River, MI
Meeting Abstract P1.20 Sunday, Jan. 4 The Distribution of Crayfish Species in the Tributaries of the Grand River, MI THOMAS, N.M.*; FRISBIE, J.; SNOAP, T.; BERGMAN, D.A.; Grand Valley State University; Grand Valley State University; Grand Valley State University; Grand Valley State University thomasno@student.gvsu.edu Invertebrate animals make up the greater part of the world’s biological diversity and […]
The Cholinergic Receptor Transduction System in the Earthworm Gizzard
Meeting Abstract P1.134 Sunday, Jan. 4 The Cholinergic Receptor Transduction System in the Earthworm Gizzard MEREDITH, AM*; KRAJNIAK, KG; Southern Illinois Univ. Edwardsville ameredi@siue.edu In the earthworm, Lumbricus terrestris, acetylcholine stimulates the contraction rate of the crop-gizzard and causes a biphasic change in amplitude with an increase at low concentrations and a decrease at high concentrations. Since […]
Taxonomy and Phylogeography of Hippocampus kuda in Hawaii
Meeting Abstract P1.21 Sunday, Jan. 4 Taxonomy and Phylogeography of Hippocampus kuda in Hawaii KIMOKEO, Bethany K.*; SZABO, Zoltan; SAARMAN, Norah P.; SIMISON, W. Brian; MARTIN-SMITH, Keith; BARROWS, Abby; BAINE, Mark; LOURIE, Sara; TOONEN, Robert J.; HAMILTON, Healy; University of Hawaii, Manoa bkimokeo@hawaii.edu The spotted seahorse Hippocampus kuda is widely considered a species complex with poor taxonomic […]
Taxonomy and Evolution of the Chaetogaster limnaei complex (Annelida Oligochaeta)
Meeting Abstract P1.23 Sunday, Jan. 4 Taxonomy and Evolution of the Chaetogaster limnaei complex (Annelida: Oligochaeta) PATTI, A*; HOCHBERG, R; LITVAITIS, MK; Univ. Massachusetts Lowell; Univ. Massachusetts Lowell; Univ. New Hampshire rick_hochberg@uml.edu Chaetogaster limnaei is a well-known symbiotic oligochaete that infects freshwater molluscs worldwide. In Massachusetts, the ectosymbiotic subspecies, C.l. limnaei lives in the mantle cavity of […]
THE PHYSIOLOGICAL CONSEQUENCE OF MALARIA INFECTION IN THE WESTERN FENCE LIZARD, SCELOPORUS OCCIDENTALIS
Meeting Abstract P1.108 Sunday, Jan. 4 THE PHYSIOLOGICAL CONSEQUENCE OF MALARIA INFECTION IN THE WESTERN FENCE LIZARD, SCELOPORUS OCCIDENTALIS. SCHOLNICK, D. A.*; MANIVANH, R. V.; SAVENKOVA, O. D.; Pacific University, Oregon; Pacific Unversity, Oregon david.scholnick@pacificu.edu We examined the influence of reduced hemoglobin concentrations resulting from malaria infection on thermoregulation and metabolism in the Western fence lizard, Sceloporus […]
Synchrotron x-ray imaging reveals tracheal system response to hypoxia in the tobacco hornworm, Manduca sexta
Meeting Abstract P1.158 Sunday, Jan. 4 Synchrotron x-ray imaging reveals tracheal system response to hypoxia in the tobacco hornworm, Manduca sexta EUBANKS, H.B.; ISAAK, S.; KIRKTON, S.D.; LEE, W.K.; GREENLEE, K.J.*; Mississippi Valley State University; North Dakota State University; Union College; Argonne National Laboratory; North Dakota State University kendra.greenlee@ndsu.edu Some insects are able to tolerate very low […]
