Meeting Abstract P1.130  Monday, Jan. 4  Development and Validation of a Quantitative, Multiplex Gene Expression Assay for Components of the Endocrine Growth Axis in Salmon LUCKENBACH, J.A.*; METZGER, D.C.; DICKEY, J.T.; SWANSON, P.; BECKMAN, B.R.; Northwest Fisheries Science Center, Seattle; Northwest Fisheries Science Center, Seattle; University of Washington, Seattle; Northwest Fisheries Science Center, Seattle; Northwest Fisheries Science […]

Meeting Abstract P1.70  Monday, Jan. 4  Determining the relationship between environmental conditions and somite development in zebrafish (Danio rerio) HAMILTON, M. A. *; WARD, A. B.; Adelphi University; Adelphi University MichelleHamilton@mail.adelphi.edu Somites, the precursors of vertebrae, are integral to the formation and function of the vertebral column in Danio rerio. Found in early development stages, somites ultimately […]

Meeting Abstract P1.159  Monday, Jan. 4  Decreased substrate diameter and increased surface compliance decrease climbing performance in snakes BYRNES, G.*; JAYNE, B.C.; University of Cincinnati byrnesgt@ucmail.uc.edu Differences in the size, orientation and compliance of branches in arboreal habitats pose challenges for animal locomotion. For example, morphological constraints may limit the ability of an animal to conform to […]

Meeting Abstract P1.88  Monday, Jan. 4  D-glucose and D-fructose transport across lobster intestine OBI, Ijeoma/ E*; AHEARN, Greg/ A; University of North Florida; University of North Florida i.obi@unf.edu Dietary sugars are the main source of energy in many living organisms, and they play an essential role in the proper functioning of organs. The mechanisms of transepithelial absorption […]

Meeting Abstract P1.119  Monday, Jan. 4  Cutaneous and Respiratory Water Loss of Temperate Passerine Birds RO, J.*; WILLIAMS, J.B.; Ohio State Univ.; Ohio State Univ. ro.25@buckeyemail.osu.edu Amongst various functions of the vertebrate skin, its ability to impede water loss is critical for survival in terrestrial animals. The outer layer of skin, the stratum corneum is comprised of […]

Meeting Abstract P1.120  Monday, Jan. 4  Cutaneous Water Loss and Lipids of the Stratum Corneum in two sympatric species of bats MUNOZ-GARCIA, Agusti*; REICHARD, Jonathan ; RO, Jennifer; WILLIAMS, Joe; KUNZ, Thomas; Ben-Gurion University; Boston University; Ohio State University; Ohio State University; Boston University agustimg@gmail.com The lipid matrix of the stratum corneum (SC), the outer layer of […]

Meeting Abstract P1.56  Monday, Jan. 4  Coral Farming: Species Specific Effects of Light, Water Motion and Artificial Foods KIMOKEO, Bethany K.*; FORSMAN, Zac H.; HUNTER, Cynthia L.; TOONEN, Robert J.; University of Hawaii, Manoa; Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology; University of Hawaii, Manoa; Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology bkimokeo@hawaii.edu Improved coral husbandry is the key to a […]

Meeting Abstract P1.71  Monday, Jan. 4  Coordination of branchial arch development in neonatal mice SWIDERSKI, D.L.; Univ of Michigan, Ann Arbor dlswider@umich.edu Changes in branchial arch function and development are among the most revolutionary in vertebrate evolution. During development of the branchial arch skeleton, as in its evolution, elements from different arches become anatomically linked and integrated […]

Meeting Abstract P1.24  Monday, Jan. 4  Coordinating cell cleavage pattern and fate determination in the leech Helobdella LYONS, Deirdre C*; WEISBLAT, David A; University of California, Berkeley dclyons1@gmail.com Spiral cleavage is a unique cell division program seen in the embryos of animals as diverse as annelids, molluscs and polyclad flatworms. Comparing spiral cleavage in extant species provides […]

Meeting Abstract P1.170  Monday, Jan. 4  Contributions of active muscles to joint impedance in rats MORRISON, David*; JINDRICH, Devin L; Arizona State University; Arizona State University djmorri2@asu.edu During legged locomotion, the mechanical properties of joints and legs (i.e. force, impedance) are modulated to achieve task-level movement dynamics. A ‘tuned’ musculoskeletal system can contribute to stable locomotion. Joint […]