Meeting Abstract P1.85 Monday, Jan. 4 Investigating the interaction between ghrelin and insulin on the endocrine control of appetite in the brain of tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus) CLEVER, T.N.*; RILEY, L.G.; California State University, Fresno; California State University, Fresno tnc727@csufresno.edu Appetite is regulated by the coordination of many endocrine and non-endocrine factors. Further, several hormones that play a […]
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Influence of melatonin, glutamate, and melatonin receptor antagonists on neurite growth in crustacean X-organ cells
Meeting Abstract P1.125 Monday, Jan. 4 Influence of melatonin, glutamate, and melatonin receptor antagonists on neurite growth in crustacean X-organ cells TILDEN, Andrea*; KUSEMA, Escar; LANGTON, Ruth; MYERS, Jennifer; Colby College; Colby College; Colby College; Colby College artilden@colby.edu Melatonin is a neuromodulatory hormone with well-studied roles in the regulation of vertebrate circadian physiology. Few studies have been […]
Impact of chronic mandibular loading on craniomandibular size and shape in the laboratory rat
Meeting Abstract P1.143 Monday, Jan. 4 Impact of chronic mandibular loading on craniomandibular size and shape in the laboratory rat GERSTNER, GE*; CARDINAL, MD; ZELDITCH, ML; University of Michigan; University of Michigan; University of Michigan geger@umich.edu In an effort to gain insight into the relationship between chewing rate and jaw mass, we previously performed surgically-controlled implant studies […]
Identifying Pathways of Thyroid Hormone Production in the Parrotfish Thyroid Gland
Meeting Abstract P1.131 Monday, Jan. 4 Identifying Pathways of Thyroid Hormone Production in the Parrotfish Thyroid Gland JOHNSON, K.M.*; LEMA, S.C.; Univ. of North Carolina, Wilmington; Univ. of North Carolina, Wilmington kmj5818@uncw.edu The physiological and behavioral functions of thyroid hormones have been studied extensively at the organismal level in teleost fish. However, considerably less is known about […]
Identification of Two Novel Type-II GnRH Receptors in the Sea Lamprey, a Basal Vertebrate
Meeting Abstract P1.10 Monday, Jan. 4 Identification of Two Novel Type-II GnRH Receptors in the Sea Lamprey, a Basal Vertebrate AQUILINA-BECK, ALLISAN; MACDONALD, CARYN*; KAVANAUGH, SCOTT I.; SOWER, STACIA A.; University of New Hampshire, Durham; University of New Hampshire Durham; University of New Hampshire, Durham; University of New Hampshire, Durham sasower@cisunix.unh.edu Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) is a central […]
Identification of Novel Genes Involved in Heart Formation
Meeting Abstract P1.11 Monday, Jan. 4 Identification of Novel Genes Involved in Heart Formation STAROBINSKA, Ella/I*; SWEENEY, Sarah; DAVIDSON, Brad; Univ. of Arizona; Univ. of Arizona; Univ. of Arizona elstar@email.arizona.edu Fibroblast Growth Factor (FGF) signaling plays a crucial role in heart development. We study the role of FGF in the process of heart formation using the cellularly […]
Hyposalinity causes changes in gill protein expression in the ribbed salt marsh mussel Geukensia demissa
Meeting Abstract P1.107 Monday, Jan. 4 Hyposalinity causes changes in gill protein expression in the ribbed salt marsh mussel Geukensia demissa CLAUSEN, R.C.*; FIELDS, P.A.; Franklin and Marshall College; Franklin and Marshall College rudy.clausen@gmail.com Geukensia demissa, the ribbed salt marsh mussel, is found along the east coast of North America from the Gulf of St. Lawrence to […]
Homebox gene expression in developing zooids of the marine bryozoan Membranipora membranacea
Meeting Abstract P1.4 Monday, Jan. 4 Homebox gene expression in developing zooids of the marine bryozoan Membranipora membranacea TEMKIN, M.H.**; BELL, P.; DIXON, E; St. Lawrence University; St. Lawrence University; St. Lawrence University mtemkin@stlawu.edu Bryozoans are a phylum of colonial invertebrates that live in marine and freshwater habitats. Gymnolaemates represent the largest and most diverse group of […]
High resolution measurements of intertidal relative humidity
Meeting Abstract P1.54 Monday, Jan. 4 High resolution measurements of intertidal relative humidity O’DONNELL, M.J.**; CARRINGTON, E.C.; Friday Harbor Labs, Univ. of Washington; Friday Harbor Labs, Univ. of Washington mooseo@uw.edu Intertidal organisms are subjected to thermal and desiccation stresses during the aerial part of the tidal cycle. Temperatures in this habitat have been well quantified at a […]
Heterochrony in Development During Extended Incubation in California Grunion
Meeting Abstract P1.41 Monday, Jan. 4 Heterochrony in Development During Extended Incubation in California Grunion MARTIN, K.L.M.**; MORAVEK, C.L.; Pepperdine Univ., Malibu, CA; Pepperdine Univ., Malibu, CA kmartin@pepperdine.edu Embryos of California Grunion Leuresthes tenuis, a beach-spawning marine fish, are hatching competent within two weeks post fertilization, but do not hatch until triggered by environmental cues. Oviposition occurs […]
