Meeting Abstract P1.128 Sunday, Jan. 4 Histological and SCP-like Neuropeptide Investigations in the Larval Oyster Crassostrea virginica ELLIS, I.R.**; KEMPF, S.C.; Auburn University, Alabama; Auburn University, Alabama ellisir@auburn.edu The Eastern oyster Crassostrea virginica is an important species within estuarine ecosystems where populations have recently become compromised. In addition, oyster aquaculture has become a rapidly growing industry. To […]
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High infection rates of the fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis in biological supply and wild-caught frogs in central Washington State, USA
Meeting Abstract P1.27 Sunday, Jan. 4 High infection rates of the fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis in biological supply and wild-caught frogs in central Washington State, USA. GAULKE, Christopher A.*; IRWIN, Jason T.; Central Washington Univ.; Central Washington Univ. gaulkec@cwu.edu The fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) has been linked to mass mortality events and population declines in amphibians worldwide. To […]
High density and high nitrogen A dual stressor for grasshoppers
Meeting Abstract P1.152 Sunday, Jan. 4 High density and high nitrogen: A dual stressor for grasshoppers? CEASE, Arianne*; HAO, Shuguang; ELSER, James; KANG, Le; HARRISON, Jon; Arizona State University; Chinese Academy of Sciences; Arizona State University; Chinese Academy of Sciences; Arizona State University acease@asu.edu Insects respond to high density in a variety of ways that, if exposed […]
Growth Factors and Receptors in the Olfactory Epithelium
Meeting Abstract P1.132 Sunday, Jan. 4 Growth Factors and Receptors in the Olfactory Epithelium BERGMAN, D.A.*; SAMMETA, N.; MCCLINTOCK, T.S.; Grand Valley State University; University of Kentucky; University of Kentucky bergmand@gvsu.edu The olfactory epithelium (OE) is a dynamic cellular environment where cell death, proliferation, and neural differentiation are continuous. These dynamics are coordinated by signaling events, some […]
Gape and bite force in the northern grasshopper mouse (Onychomys leucogaster) and the deer mouse (Peromyscus maniculatus)
Meeting Abstract P1.47 Sunday, Jan. 4 Gape and bite force in the northern grasshopper mouse (Onychomys leucogaster) and the deer mouse (Peromyscus maniculatus) PEIFFER, E.K.*; FORD, S.; WILLIAMS, S.H.; Ohio University; Ohio University; Ohio University willias7@ohio.edu Previous studies on the masticatory apparatus of the northern grasshopper mouse (O. leucogaster) and the deer mouse (P. maniculatus) suggest that […]
Gamete compatibility and genetic divergence between the echinoids Pseudoboletia maculata and P indiana
Meeting Abstract P1.87 Sunday, Jan. 4 Gamete compatibility and genetic divergence between the echinoids Pseudoboletia maculata and P. indiana ZIGLER, Kirk S.*; RAFF, Rudolf A.; BYRNE, Maria; RAFF, Elizabeth C.; LESSIOS, H. A.; Sewanee: University of the South; Indiana University; University of Sydney; Indiana University; Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute kzigler@sewanee.edu The echinoids Pseudoboletia maculata and P. indiana […]
Four-eyed fish (Anableps anableps)use the same jaw-opening movements to produce a distinct prey-capture behavior across environments
Meeting Abstract P1.55 Sunday, Jan. 4 Four-eyed fish (Anableps anableps)use the same jaw-opening movements to produce a distinct prey-capture behavior across environments KUSHNER, S.A*; GIBB, A.C; ARENA, A; FERRY-GRAHAM, L.A; Mansfield University of Pennsylvania; Northern Arizona University; Northern Arizona University; Moss Landing Marine Laboratory kushners@mounties.mansfield.edu Four-eyed fish, Anableps anableps, are native to northern South America and inhabit […]
Food Restriction Inhibits Growth Rate but Not Expression of Hepatic IGF-I Message in Yarrows Spiny Lizard, Sceloporus jarrovii
Meeting Abstract P1.77 Sunday, Jan. 4 Food Restriction Inhibits Growth Rate but Not Expression of Hepatic IGF-I Message in Yarrows Spiny Lizard, Sceloporus jarrovii DUNCAN, C.A.**; JOHN-ALDER, H.B.; Rutgers Univ., New Brunswick; Rutgers Univ., New Brunswick caduncan@eden.rutgers.edu The growth hormone/insulin-like growth factor-I axis is the central growth regulatory axis in vertebrates, and nutrition is a major regulator […]
Fiddler crab locomotion Are tide-related rhythms the same in lab and field studies
Meeting Abstract P1.96 Sunday, Jan. 4 Fiddler crab locomotion: Are tide-related rhythms the same in lab and field studies? BIER, R*; TANKERSLEY, R; LOPEZ, P; BRODIE, R; University of Georgia; Florida Institute of Technology; Scripps Institute of Oceanography; Mount Holyoke College raven.bier@gmail.com Some behaviors of intertidal organisms are endogenously regulated and correlate with the cycle of ebbing […]
Feeding kinematics of the Atlantic stingray (Dasyatis sabina) and yellow stingray (Urobatis jamaicensis)
Meeting Abstract P1.58 Sunday, Jan. 4 Feeding kinematics of the Atlantic stingray (Dasyatis sabina) and yellow stingray (Urobatis jamaicensis). MULVANY, S.L.*; MOTTA, P.J.; Univ. of South Florida, Tampa; Univ. of South Florida, Tampa smulvany@mail.usf.edu Many batoids utilize their body to pin benthic organisms against the substrate during feeding. While this general prey capture technique is well known, […]
