Meeting Abstract P1.100 Wednesday, Jan. 4 Skeletal sexual dimorphism in Gray Wolves indicates functional trade-offs in specialization for competition versus locomotor economy. BRANDT, E; MORRIS, JS*; CARRIER, DR; University of Utah; University of Utah; University of Utah j.s.morris@utah.edu Sexual selection theory predicts that male mammals will be more specialized for physical competition than females. Specialization for fighting […]
sessions: Posters Session 1
Signaling and Timing of Müllerian Duct Differentiation in the American Alligator
Meeting Abstract P1.92 Wednesday, Jan. 4 Signaling and Timing of Müllerian Duct Differentiation in the American Alligator DOHENY, Brenna M*; KOHNO, Satomi; MCCOY, Jessica A; GUILLETTE JR, Louis J; Medical University of South Carolina, OBGYN/Hollings Marine Laboratory doheny@musc.edu Perturbation of endocrine signaling during critical developmental windows has been implicated in decreased fertility and reproductive disorders. Using the […]
Shell characteristics of barnacles from two New Jersey water bodies
Meeting Abstract P1.16 Wednesday, Jan. 4 Shell characteristics of barnacles from two New Jersey water bodies MCCLARY, JR., M.*; HASSAN, N.; MORRISON, K.; MARTINEZ, E.; EMO, S.; SALEM, H.; SHAH, A.; GARAH, S.; GARAH, M.; Fairleigh Dickinson University; Fairleigh Dickinson University; Fairleigh Dickinson University; Union Hill High School; North Bergen High School; North Bergen High School; County […]
Sexually dimorphic mRNA levels of genes involved in arginine vasotocin and sex steroid signaling in the brain of Xenopus tropicalis
Meeting Abstract P1.41 Wednesday, Jan. 4 Sexually dimorphic mRNA levels of genes involved in arginine vasotocin and sex steroid signaling in the brain of Xenopus tropicalis MIRANDA, RA*; PROPPER, CR; Northern Arizona University; Northern Arizona University ram257@nau.edu The arginine vasotocin (AVT)/arginine vasopressin neuropeptide system interacts with sex steroids to mediate social behaviors in vertebrates. Additionally, both the […]
Sequencing and analysis of the gastrula transcriptome of the brittle star Ophiocoma wendtii
Meeting Abstract P1.137 Wednesday, Jan. 4 Sequencing and analysis of the gastrula transcriptome of the brittle star Ophiocoma wendtii VAUGHN, R.*; GARNHART, N.; THOMAS, W.K.; GAREY, J.R.; LIVINGSTON, B.T.; Univ. of South Florida; Univ. of New Hampshire; Univ. of New Hampshire; Univ. of South Florida; California State Univ., Long Beach revaughn@mail.usf.edu The gastrula stage represents the point […]
Self-maintenance versus reproduction effect of experimentally increased food availability on female incubation behavior, chronic stress levels, and offspring condition in house wrens
Meeting Abstract P1.191 Wednesday, Jan. 4 Self-maintenance versus reproduction: effect of experimentally increased food availability on female incubation behavior, chronic stress levels, and offspring condition in house wrens LOTHERY, C.J.*; THOMPSON, C.F.; SAKALUK, S.K.; Illinois State University; Illinois State University; Illinois State University cjmorr2@ilstu.edu Corticosterone (CORT), the “avian stress hormone,” increases in the plasma during times of […]
Seasonal variation in neurogenesis in red-sided garter snakes (Thamnophis sirtalis)
Meeting Abstract P1.174 Wednesday, Jan. 4 Seasonal variation in neurogenesis in red-sided garter snakes (Thamnophis sirtalis) POWERS, S.D.*; MAINE, A.R.; LUTTERSCHMIDT, D.I.; Portland State University, Oregon; Portland State University, Oregon; Portland State University, Oregon sepowers@pdx.edu Seasonal variation in neurogenesis (i.e., cell proliferation, migration, differentiation) is widespread across diverse taxonomic groups. However, the functional significance of such changes […]
Seasonal expression of cytochrome c oxidase and citrate synthase genes in the Eastern red spotted newt (Notophthalmus viridescens viridescens)
Meeting Abstract P1.213 Wednesday, Jan. 4 Seasonal expression of cytochrome c oxidase and citrate synthase genes in the Eastern red spotted newt (Notophthalmus viridescens viridescens) MARQUAND, T.H.*; BERNER, N.J.; Sewanee: The University of the South; Sewanee: The University of the South nberner@sewanee.edu Eastern red spotted newts are active in the winter. Previous work has shown that cold-acclimated […]
Seasonal dynamics and influence of hibernaculum temperature on energy reserves in the wood frog, Rana sylvatica
Meeting Abstract P1.219 Wednesday, Jan. 4 Seasonal dynamics and influence of hibernaculum temperature on energy reserves in the wood frog, Rana sylvatica COSTANZO, J.P.*; DO AMARAL, M.C.; ROSENDALE, A.R.; LEE, R.E.; Miami Univ., Oxford costanjp@muohio.edu The wood frog (Rana sylvatica), a terrestrial species that ranges to the Arctic Circle, overwinters beneath forest duff where it encounters subzero […]
Seasonal Phenotypic Flexibility of Muscle Aerobic Enzyme Activities in Small Birds
Meeting Abstract P1.160 Wednesday, Jan. 4 Seasonal Phenotypic Flexibility of Muscle Aerobic Enzyme Activities in Small Birds. KING, M.O.*; ZHANG, Y.; TORDSEN, T.; SWANSON, D.L.; University of South Dakota marisa.king@usd.edu Small birds increase thermogenic capacity during the energetically demanding periods of winter and migration. This increase could be supported by enhanced cellular aerobic capacity and provision of […]
