Meeting Abstract P1.33  Sunday, Jan. 4  Effects of multiple abiotic stressors on microcrustaceans, Gammarus spp. and Artemia spp., in light of ozone depletion ENG, AE*; CONNELLY, SJ; Rochester Institute of Technology; Rochester Institute of Technology Snowman6687@aol.com Many aquatic ecosystems, including lakes, ponds, marsh, and inter-tidal regions, are very clear waters, which expose the organisms living in these […]

Meeting Abstract P1.161  Sunday, Jan. 4  Effects of hyperoxia and intubation of spiracles on oxidative stress in pupae of the moth Antheraea polyphemus. KAISER, A.*; LACAZE, M.; WALKER, A.; Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ; Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ; Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ akaise@midwestern.edu It has been hypothesized that the air-filled tracheal system of insects has such a high […]

Meeting Abstract P1.31  Sunday, Jan. 4  Effects of different individuals on information transfer in zebrafish groups. VITAL, Cuauhcihuatl*; MARTINS, Emilia P.; Indiana Univeristy, Bloomington cvital@indiana.edu Fitness of gregarious individuals is greatly influenced by several aspects of group phenotype. For instance, individual food intake is directly related to group foraging success. In this case information transfer plays an […]

Meeting Abstract P1.124  Sunday, Jan. 4  Effects of betamethasone on the fetal rectus abdominus of the guinea pig (Cavia porcellus) CUPP, C.S.**; THOMPSON, K.E.; WEIGAND, K.L.; DEAROLF, J.L.; Hendrix College, Conway, AR cuppcs@hendrix.edu Betamethasone is a corticosteroid often used to stimulate the development of the lungs and initiate the production of pulmonary surfactant proteins of infants. The […]

Meeting Abstract P1.18  Sunday, Jan. 4  Effects of a clay cap on contaminants in water, sediments and macroinvertebrates of Kearny Marsh MCCLARY, M.*; BENTIVEGNA, C.S.; Fairleigh Dickinson Univ.; Seton Hall Univ. mcclary@fdu.edu Sediments contaminated by organic compounds, heavy metals, and other potentially toxic chemicals have accumulated in many of the worlds deepwater and wetland environments. This project […]

Meeting Abstract P1.162  Sunday, Jan. 4  Effects of Hypoxia on the Development of the Digestive System and Metabolism of the Zebrafish MATOZEL, Michelle; MARKS, Chris*; MOORE, Francisco/B.-G.; BAGATTO, Brian; University of Akron, Ohio; University of Akron, Ohio; University of Akron, Ohio; University of Akron, Ohio bagatto@uakron.edu Hypoxia slows growth and development, and limits the survival of many […]

Meeting Abstract P1.113  Sunday, Jan. 4  Effects of Chelating Agents, Calcium Disodium EDTA and Diaminocyclohexanetetraacetic Acid, on Manganese Disruption of Mitochondrial Respiration in Crassostrea virginica CRAWFORD, Sherine*; SADDLER, Claudette; CARROLL, Margaret, A.; CATAPANE, Edward, J.; Medgar Evers College; Kingsborough Community College; Medgar Evers College; Medgar Evers College shamel11207@optonline.net Manganese (Mn) is a metal that at excessive levels […]

Meeting Abstract P1.129  Sunday, Jan. 4   Effects of Chelating Agents on Manganese Accumulations in Gill of the Eastern Oyster, Crassostrea virginica MURRAY, S.*; PERDOMO, Y.; CARROLL, M.A.; CATAPANE, E.J.; Kingsborough Community College; Medgar Evers College; Medgar Evers College; Medgar Evers College invivo@mec.cuny.edu Manganese (Mn)is needed in small amounts for normal physiological functions, but high amounts are […]

Meeting Abstract P1.131  Sunday, Jan. 4  Effects of Calcium Disodium EDTA on the Neurotoxicity of Manganese on Biogenic Amines in the Nervous System and Innervated Organs of Crassostrea virginica LAGARES, E.*; DAHNIEL, S.; CARROLL, M.A.; CATAPANE, E.J.; Medgar Evers College elagares28@yahoo.com Manganese (Mn) is a neurotoxin which induces Manganism, a Parkinson-like disease, in individuals exposed to high […]

Meeting Abstract P1.78  Sunday, Jan. 4  Effects of 4-tert-octylphenol on amphibian metamorphosis WOLFF, S.W.*; ELY, T.E.; CHANTAROJWONG, T.M.; HELBING, C.C.; PROPPER, C.R.; Northern Arizona University; Northern Arizona University; Northern Arizona University; University of Victoria; Northern Arizona University sw245@nau.edu Many chemicals released into the environment impact physiological function. These compounds are often referred to as endocrine disrupting compounds […]