Meeting Abstract P1-262 Saturday, Jan. 4 Investigation of Lipid Changes During the Ontogeny of Endothermy RIPPAMONTI, JR*; DE SILVA, IW; DZIALOWSKI, EM; VERBECK, GF; PRICE, ER; University of North Texas JessicaRippamonti@my.unt.edu During development, mammals and birds go through a remarkable developmental change from an ectothermic to endothermic phenotype. Although well documented, the regulation of this transition to […]
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Investigation of Coral Growth and The Genetic Expression of The Hippo Growth Signaling Pathway in Orbicella faveolata
Meeting Abstract P1-20 Saturday, Jan. 4 Investigation of Coral Growth and The Genetic Expression of The Hippo Growth Signaling Pathway in Orbicella faveolata VILLAFRANCA, N.*; WEGLARZ, M.; HAMLYN, S.; VAUGHAN, D.; STENESEN, D.S; SOPER, D.M; University of Dallas; University of Dallas; Mote Marine Laboratory; Plant A Million Corals; University of Dallas; University of Dallas nvillafranca@udallas.edu Coral growth […]
Investigating Remotely Operated Vehicle Avoidance Behavior and Distribution of Mesopelagic Fauna
Meeting Abstract P1-147 Saturday, Jan. 4 Investigating Remotely Operated Vehicle Avoidance Behavior and Distribution of Mesopelagic Fauna LEAVITT, HE*; ADRIENNE, C; AMANDA, NN; FORD, M; Eckerd College ; NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research; NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research; NOAA Fisheries Marine Ecosystems Division heleavit@eckerd.edu Mesopelagic fauna are known to follow distinct vertical distribution […]
Invasive crayfish Orconectes rusticus exhibit sexually dimorphic responses to conspecific pheromones
Meeting Abstract P1-112 Saturday, Jan. 4 Invasive crayfish Orconectes rusticus exhibit sexually dimorphic responses to conspecific pheromones LUSCAVAGE, E*; GOLDINA, A; Elizabethtown College; Elizabethtown College goldinaa@etown.edu The invasive crayfish Orconectes rusticus has invaded most watersheds in Pennsylvania and has spread throughout the Northeastern United States. Existing methods to regulate O. rusticus populations have been ineffective. Because crayfish […]
Interspecific and regional variation in shark vertebral mineral structure and content
Meeting Abstract P1-201 Saturday, Jan. 4 Interspecific and regional variation in shark vertebral mineral structure and content HEERDEGEN, I*; PARKER, L; RUDDY, B; INGLE, D; PORTER, ME; Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL; Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Fl; Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Fl; Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Fl; Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Fl […]
Interspecific Cooperation of Philomycus Slugs and Green Salamanders, Aneides aeneus, May Enhance Water Economy
Meeting Abstract P1-140 Saturday, Jan. 4 Interspecific Cooperation of Philomycus Slugs and Green Salamanders, Aneides aeneus, May Enhance Water Economy CUPP, PV; Eastern Kentucky University paul.cupp@eku.edu Philomycus slugs and green salamanders, Aneides aeneus, are commonly found in the same rock crevices in sandstone rock cliffs. Previous studies suggested that any interactions of A. aeneus with slugs in […]
Interactions between stress hormones and blood parasites along elevation gradients
Meeting Abstract P1-254 Saturday, Jan. 4 Interactions between stress hormones and blood parasites along elevation gradients MARTINEZ, V*; GRACE, JK; Texas A&M University; Texas A&M University vm_983277@tamu.edu Vertebrate animals respond to changes in the environment with hormonal responses, such as glucocorticoids, to maintain homeostasis. Glucocorticoids are steroid hormones that influence metabolism and the immune system. Corticosterone (i.e., […]
In vivo spectral sensitivity of Drosophila photoreceptors
Meeting Abstract P1-102 Saturday, Jan. 4 In vivo spectral sensitivity of Drosophila photoreceptors SHARKEY, CR*; LEIBOWITZ, M; PINTO BENITO, D; WARDILL, TJ; University of Minnesota; Cambridge University; Autonomous University of Madrid; University of Minnesota camilla.r.sharkey@gmail.com Fruit flies have tiny colour receptors, which are stochastically distributed across the retina. Sharp-electrode electrophysiology from these cells is therefore unfeasible and […]
Impacts of Ultraviolet Light Exposure on the Activity of Antioxidant Enzymes in the Coelomocytes of the Sea Urchins Lytechinus variegatus and Arbacia punctulata
Meeting Abstract P1-260.5 Saturday, Jan. 4 Impacts of Ultraviolet Light Exposure on the Activity of Antioxidant Enzymes in the Coelomocytes of the Sea Urchins Lytechinus variegatus and Arbacia punctulata ARLINGHAUS, K; CHALLENER, R*; Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY; Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY rchallener@bellarmine.edu Many sea urchins play important ecological roles in their environments, and it is important to […]
Impact of habitat type and disturbance level on golden-crowned sifaka (Propithecus tattersalli) fecal glucocorticoid metabolite levels
Meeting Abstract P1-253 Saturday, Jan. 4 Impact of habitat type and disturbance level on golden-crowned sifaka (Propithecus tattersalli) fecal glucocorticoid metabolite levels SEMEL, MA*; RATOVOSON, JC; MOORE, IT; Virginia Tech; University of Antananarivo ; Virginia Tech merak91@vt.edu Madagascar is one of the world’s “richest” biodiversity hotspots with many endemic and threatened species and yet the island is […]
