Meeting Abstract P1-104 Saturday, Jan. 4 Electrophysiological Responses of Hirudo verbana to Different Intensities of Ultraviolet Radiation PADILLA, GM*; WOODS, CE; TODD, KL; Westminster College; Westminster College; Westminster College gmp0816@westminstercollege.edu The leech Hirudo verbana sees the world through two different sets of eye cups: cephalic and sensillar. Cephalic eye cups are located on the anterior sucker, whereas […]
sessions: Posters Session 1
Effects of reservoirs on genetic diversity and gene flow of an endangered freshwater snail, Pleurocera foremani
Meeting Abstract P1-32 Saturday, Jan. 4 Effects of reservoirs on genetic diversity and gene flow of an endangered freshwater snail, Pleurocera foremani REDAK, C*; WILLIAMS, AS; HALANYCH, KM; WHELAN, NV; Department of Biological Sciences, Auburn University ; School of Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Sciences, Auburn University; Warm Springs Fish Technology Center, United States Fish and Wildlife Service […]
Effects of bite out-lever and gape angle on bite force in the brown anole (Anolis sagrei)
Meeting Abstract P1-211 Saturday, Jan. 4 Effects of bite out-lever and gape angle on bite force in the brown anole (Anolis sagrei) GARCIA, PA*; DEBAN, SM; JONES, MEH; LAPPIN, AK; Univ. South Florida; Univ. South Florida; Natural History Museum, London; California Polytechnic Univ., Pomona pablogarcia@mail.usf.edu When a typical vertebrate bites, bite out-lever and gape angle are two […]
Effects of Plant-based Diet on the Gut Microbiota in Rusty Crayfish (Faxonius rusticus)
Meeting Abstract P1-270 Saturday, Jan. 4 Effects of Plant-based Diet on the Gut Microbiota in Rusty Crayfish (Faxonius rusticus) MILLER, A*; AGYEI, D; JILANI, C; JOSHI, D; ODAKA, Y; OWEN, P; TRAN, M; WILSON, K; University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College, Ohio; University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College, Ohio; University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College, Ohio; University […]
Effects of Life History and Starvation on Temperature Preference of a Wing-Dimorphic Cricket, Gryllus lineaticeps
Meeting Abstract P1-45 Saturday, Jan. 4 Effects of Life History and Starvation on Temperature Preference of a Wing-Dimorphic Cricket, Gryllus lineaticeps HUEBNER, CD*; TREIDEL, LA; ROBERTS, KT; WILLIAMS, CM; UC Berkeley; UC Berkeley; UC Berkeley; UC Berkeley christopherhuebner@berkeley.edu Organisms must allocate resources to support different performance traits. Since resources are finite and the conditions that optimize one […]
Effects of Incubation Temperatures and Restraint on Beak Coloration in Zebra Finches
Meeting Abstract P1-247 Saturday, Jan. 4 Effects of Incubation Temperatures and Restraint on Beak Coloration in Zebra Finches CHOI, MP*; RUBIN, AM; WADA, H; Auburn University; Auburn University; Auburn University mpl0011@auburn.edu Developmental environment can have a strong influence on offspring phenotype. In oviparous species, incubation temperature is known to influence sex, physiology, and survival. In birds, incubation […]
Effect of Social Stress on Gut Microbiome in Astatotilapia burtoni
Meeting Abstract P1-266 Saturday, Jan. 4 Effect of Social Stress on Gut Microbiome in Astatotilapia burtoni KRISHNAN, A*; SINGH, A; FABER HAMMOND, JJ; RENN, SCP; Reed College; Reed College; Reed College; Reed College anagkrish@reed.edu The gut microbiome is a community of microbes living within the intestine of a host organism. These microorganisms play important roles in host […]
Effect of Neonicotinoid Pesticide Exposure On The Stress Response In African Clawed Frogs (Xenopus laevis)
Meeting Abstract P1-257 Saturday, Jan. 4 Effect of Neonicotinoid Pesticide Exposure On The Stress Response In African Clawed Frogs (Xenopus laevis) FALSO, PG*; MARSHALL, LV; GUSTAFSON, KL; FALSO, MS; ZAJAC, JM; STRAIN, SR; Slippery Rock University; Slippery Rock University; Slippery Rock University; Slippery Rock University; Slippery Rock University; Slippery Rock University paul.falso@sru.edu Amphibians inhabiting agricultural regions experience […]
Ecology by the people How can citizen science inform our understanding of lizard ecology
Meeting Abstract P1-233 Saturday, Jan. 4 Ecology by the people: How can citizen science inform our understanding of lizard ecology? THAWLEY, CJ*; KOSTKA, AL; KOLBE, JJ; Davidson College; University of Rhode Island; University of Rhode Island chthawley@davidson.edu http://cjthawley.com A thorough understanding of many aspects of a species’ ecology, including its behavior, habitat use, and seasonality, often requires […]
Ecogeographic variation and phylogenetic signature in rodent respiratory turbinates
Meeting Abstract P1-63 Saturday, Jan. 4 Ecogeographic variation and phylogenetic signature in rodent respiratory turbinates LUNDEEN, IK*; BERTRAND, OC; SILCOX, MT; University of Texas at Austin; University of Edinburgh; University of Toronto Scarborough ilundeen@utexas.edu Among mammals, harsh environments, such as deserts or tundra, pose physiological challenges for their inhabitants. In particular, relatively arid or cold environments present […]
