Meeting Abstract P1.26 Wednesday, Jan. 4 Effects of agro-chemicals on testicular recrudesence in Sceloporus undulatus MATTER, John M*; WAGNER, Desiree; PIERCE, Sarah; Juniata College; Juniata College; Juniata College matter@juniata.edu Many studies have examined the effects of endocrine-disrupting compounds on embryonic development, particularly gonadal differentiation and sex determination. We examined the effects of agro-chemical compounds on testicular maturation […]
sessions: Posters Session 1
Effects of acid rain on parsley phytoestrogen content and development
Meeting Abstract P1.29 Wednesday, Jan. 4 Effects of acid rain on parsley phytoestrogen content and development. EDWARDS, Thea M.*; MORGAN, Howard E.; Louisiana Tech University; Louisiana Tech University tedwards@latech.edu Phytoestrogens are a diverse group of small molecules made by plants to ward off disease and pests, attract symbionts and pollinators, and regulate growth and reproduction. As their […]
Effects of Variable Environmental Temperatures on Hatching Success and Larval Length and Yolk Area in the California grunion, Leuresthes tenuis
Meeting Abstract P1.214 Wednesday, Jan. 4 Effects of Variable Environmental Temperatures on Hatching Success and Larval Length and Yolk Area in the California grunion, Leuresthes tenuis VARGAS, F; CARRILLO, A; HULSE, K; HOCKERSMITH, B; DICKSON, K*; California State Univ., Fullerton kdickson@fullerton.edu California grunion spawn on sandy beaches during spring high tides in March–August. Fertilized eggs incubate in […]
Effects of Exposure to 4-tert-Octylphenol on Sexual Differentiation and Gene Expression in African Clawed Frogs
Meeting Abstract P1.85 Wednesday, Jan. 4 Effects of Exposure to 4-tert-Octylphenol on Sexual Differentiation and Gene Expression in African Clawed Frogs WOLFF, SE*; COSTON, JM; VELDHOEN, N; HELBING, CC; PROPPER, CR; Northern Arizona University; Northern Arizona University; University of Victoria; University of Victoria; Northern Arizona University stephanie.wolff@nau.edu The chemicals released into the environment, known as endocrine disrupting […]
Effects of Estrogen on Mitochondrial Function in ApoE-deficient Mice
Meeting Abstract P1.35 Wednesday, Jan. 4 Effects of Estrogen on Mitochondrial Function in ApoE-deficient Mice FERNANDEZ, W.L.*; ELMUTI, L.F.; KONKLE, M.E.; NATHAN, B.P.; MENZE, M.A.; Eastern Illinois University, Dept. Biol. Sci., Charleston, IL; Eastern Illinois University, Dept. Biol. Sci., Charleston, IL; Eastern Illinois University, Dept. Chem., Charleston, IL; Eastern Illinois University, Dept. Biol. Sci., Charleston, IL; Eastern […]
Effect of lipophilic compounds on the early development of microcrustaceans
Meeting Abstract P1.27 Wednesday, Jan. 4 Effect of lipophilic compounds on the early development of microcrustaceans HUTCHISON, ER*; GUNDERSON, MD; MILANOWSKI, AC; COVI, JA; UWSP; UWSP; UWSP; UWSP joseph.covi@uwsp.edu Micro-crustacean embryos may be more susceptible to lipophilic toxicants than the adults that are currently used as a standard for environmental assessment of toxicity. Most invertebrate embryos possess […]
Effect of dehydration and freezing on cryoprotectant and ion distribution and hemolymph volume in the goldenrod gall fly, Eurosta solidaginis
Meeting Abstract P1.198 Wednesday, Jan. 4 Effect of dehydration and freezing on cryoprotectant and ion distribution and hemolymph volume in the goldenrod gall fly, Eurosta solidaginis WILLIAMS, J.B.*; LEE, R.E.; Southern Illinois University; Miami University jasowil@siue.edu Extracellular freezing and dehydration concentrate hemolymph solutes, which can lead to cellular injury due to excessive water loss. To determine whether […]
Does tracheal compression in carabid beetles function as a unidirectional pump
Meeting Abstract P1.227 Wednesday, Jan. 4 Does tracheal compression in carabid beetles function as a unidirectional pump? HOCHGRAF, JS*; SOCHA, JJ; Virginia Tech; Virginia Tech hochgraf@vt.edu Insects breathe using an extensive system of tracheal tubes that ramify throughout the body. Rhythmic tracheal compression, the periodic collapse and reinflation of parts of the tracheal system, has been identified […]
Does physiology mediate the link between acoustic and visual signals and reproductive success in an Arctic passerine
Meeting Abstract P1.45 Wednesday, Jan. 4 Does physiology mediate the link between acoustic and visual signals and reproductive success in an Arctic passerine? BALDO, S.; GUINDRE-PARKER, S.*; GILCHRIST, H.G; DOUCET, S.M.; MENNILL, D.J.; LOVE, O.L.; Department of Biological Sciences, University of Windsor; Department of Biological Sciences, University of Windsor; National Wildlife Research Centre, Environment Canada; Department of […]
Do multiple doses of betamethasone increase the oxidative capacity of the fetal guinea pig scalenus muscle
Meeting Abstract P1.165 Wednesday, Jan. 4 Do multiple doses of betamethasone increase the oxidative capacity of the fetal guinea pig scalenus muscle? WALKER, R.A.**; DORNHOFFER, T.M.; DEAROLF, J.L.; Hendrix College, Conway, AR walkerra@hendrix.edu One dose of prenatal steroids has been shown to aide in the respiratory development of premature babies, without any significant detrimental side effects to […]
