Meeting Abstract P1-264 Saturday, Jan. 4 High fat diets induce early signs of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) independent of carbohydrate content BROGREN, D*; BURLEY, A; HOLIHAN, M; GRAVES, S; CHRYSLER, J; POPPS, K; SCOTT, J; Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI; Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI; Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI; […]
sessions: Posters Session 1
Halogenated compound secreted by marine bacteria halts larval urchin development
Meeting Abstract P1-142 Saturday, Jan. 4 Halogenated compound secreted by marine bacteria halts larval urchin development AKKIPEDDI, SMK*; XU, M; CHAN, KYK; Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA; Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA; Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA sakkipe1@swarthmore.edu Marine bacteria are ubiquitous and yet their ecological functions have not been fully characterized. The globally distributed Pseudoalteromonas genus, well known for […]
Grab the Lizard by the Horns Morphological Patterns in Horned Lizard Skulls
Meeting Abstract P1-199 Saturday, Jan. 4 Grab the Lizard by the Horns: Morphological Patterns in Horned Lizard Skulls WEST, JV*; LAWING, AM; Texas A&M University; Texas A&M University jvwest25@tamu.edu Horned lizards of the genus Phrynosoma are well known for their iconic horns, a unique trait among North American lizards. Horned lizards share similar body form and dietary […]
Glucocorticoids and reproductive success in captive Puerto Rican Parrot Amazona vittata
Meeting Abstract P1-65 Saturday, Jan. 4 Glucocorticoids and reproductive success in captive Puerto Rican Parrot Amazona vittata RAMOS-GUIVAS, B*; JAWOR, J; WRIGHT, T F; New Mexico State University, Las Cruces; New Mexico State University, Las Cruces; New Mexico State University, Las Cruces brianrg@nmsu.edu Many species are threatened with extinction and captive breeding programs to protect these species […]
Glucocorticoid and Behavioral Responses to Environmental Perturbations
Meeting Abstract P1-259 Saturday, Jan. 4 Glucocorticoid and Behavioral Responses to Environmental Perturbations WALKER, NJ*; MORALES, OJ; BOYLES, JG; WARNE, RW; Southern Illinois University, Carbondale; Southern Illinois University, Carbondale; Southern Illinois University, Carbondale; Southern Illinois University, Carbondale nikki.walker@siu.edu Changing environmental states can impose homeostatic costs on animals that trigger shifts in physiology and behavior. We tracked fecal […]
Getting to the Point Characterizing the Function of Conical Teeth in Deep-Sea Stomiiformes
Meeting Abstract P1-228 Saturday, Jan. 4 Getting to the Point: Characterizing the Function of Conical Teeth in Deep-Sea Stomiiformes GAUTHIER, SM*; COHEN, KE; SUMMERS, AP; Lewis and Clark College; University of Washington; University of Washington sgauthier@lclark.edu If conical teeth are simply a tool used to puncture prey items, why is there such morphological diversity? We propose that […]
Genomic and developmental origins of tardigrade legs
Meeting Abstract P1-16 Saturday, Jan. 4 Genomic and developmental origins of tardigrade legs CUMMING, M*; SMITH, FW; University of North Florida; University of North Florida n01403244@unf.edu Tardigrada consists of two lineages—Heterotardigrada and Eutardigrada. All tardigrades are microscopic animals with tiny legs. To understand the evolution of tardigrade legs, we have analyzed the leg gap genes, Distal-less, dachshund, […]
Generalist Pollinators are the Foundation of a Summer Coastal Pollination Network in Dune Habitat
Meeting Abstract P1-145 Saturday, Jan. 4 Generalist Pollinators are the Foundation of a Summer Coastal Pollination Network in Dune Habitat. TAPSAK, ST*; HRANITZ, JM; PERCIVAL, CR; PULLEY, KL; GONZALEZ, VH; PETANIDOU, T; TSCHEULIN, T; KANTSA, A; BARTHELL, JF; Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania; Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania; Pomona College, Claremont, CA; University of Texas at El Paso; University […]
Gene Expression and Reliable Signaling in a Plumage Ornament
Meeting Abstract P1-60 Saturday, Jan. 4 Gene Expression and Reliable Signaling in a Plumage Ornament DUNN, PO*; HENSCHEN, A; WHITTINGHAM, LA; University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; University of Memphis; University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee pdunn@uwm.edu Birds have a spectacular array of brightly colored ornaments that has long been studied in terms of mate choice. However, little is known about the genetic […]
Frustrated Foragers Can Displacement Behavior Communicate Food Quality and Accessibility Within and Between Species in the Wild
Meeting Abstract P1-151 Saturday, Jan. 4 Frustrated Foragers: Can Displacement Behavior Communicate Food Quality and Accessibility Within and Between Species in the Wild? AUSTIN, A/A*; DAVIS, J; FOLTZ, S; Radford University; Radford University; Radford University admissions@radford.edu The evolution and extent of inter and intraspecific social learning and social networks is a hot topic in studies of animal […]
