Meeting Abstract P1.37 Sunday, Jan. 4 Feeding Behavior of Juvenile Diadema antillarum, the Long-Spined Black Sea Urchin RIVERA, G/J*; TURNER, T; WALTERS, L/J; University of the Virgin Islands; University of the Virgin Islands; University of Central Florida hebejebes25@yahoo.com Diadema antillarum play an important role in the coral reef community as a keystone grazer. As such they eat […]
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Fatty acid taste receptor expression during cold-induced changes in dietary lipid preference in Mus musculus
Meeting Abstract P1.106 Sunday, Jan. 4 Fatty acid taste receptor expression during cold-induced changes in dietary lipid preference in Mus musculus HUNTER-SMITH, Sarah; HUANG, Liquan; HIEBERT, Sara M*; Monell Chemical Senses Center; Monell Chemical Senses Center; Swarthmore College shieber1@swarthmore.edu Previous studies have shown that heterotherms such as the Siberian hamster Phodopus sungorus as well as an obligate […]
Expression of a Myostatin Transcript in Carcinus maenas Response to Ecdysteroid Levels
Meeting Abstract P1.121 Sunday, Jan. 4 Expression of a Myostatin Transcript in Carcinus maenas: Response to Ecdysteroid Levels CHO, I.*; COVI, J.A; BADER, B.D; MYKLES, D.L; Colorado State University; Colorado State University; Colorado State University; Colorado State University ilgyuesque@gmail.com Myostain (Mstn) is a member of the TGF-beta superfamily, known for its role as a negative regulator of […]
Experimentally elevated testosterone suppresses immunity in food-limited sagebrush lizards
Meeting Abstract P1.14 Sunday, Jan. 4 Experimentally elevated testosterone suppresses immunity in food-limited sagebrush lizards RUIZ, M.*; DEMAS, G.E.; MARTINS, E.P.; Indiana University, Bloomington mayruiz@indiana.edu Testosterone (T) has been shown to increase reproduction and decrease immunity in many cases. Yet, although reproductive investment decreases immune function, supplemental feedings can eliminate this effect. In this study, we considered […]
Evolution of germ layers insight from early Wnt signaling in a cnidarian
Meeting Abstract P1.41 Sunday, Jan. 4 Evolution of germ layers: insight from early Wnt signaling in a cnidarian KUMBUREGAMA, S*; WIKRAMANAYAKE, A; University of Hawaii at Manoa; University of Miami shalika@bio.miami.edu The animal-vegetal (AV) axis, a character seen in most bilaterian eggs is crucial for germ layer segregation and gastrulation. This axis most likely played an important […]
Evidence for increased protein catabolism as a result of water-restriction in House sparrows
Meeting Abstract P1.116 Sunday, Jan. 4 Evidence for increased protein catabolism as a result of water-restriction in House sparrows. GERSON, A.R.*; GUGLIELMO, C.G.; University of Western Ontario, Canada agerson2@uwo.ca During migration, non-stop flights are fuelled exclusively by endogenous energy stores and pose a significant physiological challenge, especially when considering fuel and water management. Long distance migrants mobilize […]
Endocannabinoid signaling and energy balance in Siberian hamsters (Phodopus sungorus)
Meeting Abstract P1.13 Sunday, Jan. 4 Endocannabinoid signaling and energy balance in Siberian hamsters (Phodopus sungorus) HO, J.M.**; DEMAS, G.E.; Indiana University, Bloomington; Indiana University, Bloomington jmho@indiana.edu Maintenance of energy homeostasis is critical for all organisms and the importance of understanding the control of energy balance is evident in the face of the growing prevalence of human […]
Embryonic muscle development in direct and indirect developing marine flatworms (Platyhelminthes, Polycladida)
Meeting Abstract P1.44 Sunday, Jan. 4 Embryonic muscle development in direct and indirect developing marine flatworms (Platyhelminthes, Polycladida) BOLANOS, D. Marcela; LITVAITIS, Marian K.*; University of New Hampshire; University of New Hampshire m.litvaitis@unh.edu We compared embryonic myogenesis of the direct-developing acotylean polyclad Melloplana ferruginea with that of Maritigrella crozieri, a cotylean that develops via a larval stage. […]
Effects of testosterone on bite force and locomotor performance in the six-lined racerunner
Meeting Abstract P1.46 Sunday, Jan. 4 Effects of testosterone on bite force and locomotor performance in the six-lined racerunner. O’CONNOR, J.L.*; MCBRAYER, L.D.; ROSTAL, D.C.; Georgia Southern Univ.; Georgia Southern Univ. ; Georgia Southern Univ. jennyoconnor@lycos.com Numerous studies have examined the effects of testosterone on behavior in territorial lizards, but few have explored the role of testosterone […]
Effects of p-Aminosalicylic Acid on the Neurotoxic Effects of Manganese on the Dopaminergic Innervation of the Gill of the Bivalve Mollusc, Crassostrea virginica
Meeting Abstract P1.133 Sunday, Jan. 4 Effects of p-Aminosalicylic Acid on the Neurotoxic Effects of Manganese on the Dopaminergic Innervation of the Gill of the Bivalve Mollusc, Crassostrea virginica NELSON, M.*; CARROLL, M.A.; CATAPANE, E.J.; Medgar Evers College therealmaestro@aol.com Lateral cilia of the gill of Crassostrea virginicaare controlled by a reciprocal serotonergic-dopaminergic innervation from their ganglia. Serotonin […]
