Meeting Abstract P1.73 Saturday, Jan. 4 15:30 Species Differences in the Restructuring of Syringeal Muscles After Denervation SPAINHOWER, K.B.*; MILLIGAN, C.A.; CHRISTENSEN, L.A.; GOLLER, F.; MEYERS, R.A.; Weber State University, Ogden, UT; Weber State University, Ogden, UT; Weber State University, Ogden, UT; University of Utah; Weber State University, Ogden, UT rmeyers@weber.edu The muscles of the avian vocal […]
sessions: Posters Session 1
Sociality, Reproductive Condition, and Communication in a Weakly Electric Fish
Meeting Abstract P1.5 Saturday, Jan. 4 15:30 Sociality, Reproductive Condition, and Communication in a Weakly Electric Fish MCNEIL, E.R.*; SKINNER, M.A.; SMITH, G.T.; Indiana Univ.; Indiana Univ.; Indiana Univ. erimcnei@umail.iu.edu South American knifefishes produce weak electric organ discharges (EODs) for communication and electrolocation. EOD frequency (EODf) varies across species and can signal sex and social rank. Few […]
Smelt Muscle in Winter The Effects of Urea, Glycerol and Trimethylamine Oxide on Contractile Properties
Meeting Abstract P1.80 Saturday, Jan. 4 15:30 Smelt Muscle in Winter: The Effects of Urea, Glycerol and Trimethylamine Oxide on Contractile Properties COUGHLIN, DJ*; LONG, GM; GEZZI, NL; Widener Univ., Chester, PA djcoughlin@widener.edu Rainbow smelt, Osmerus mordax, experience a wide range of temperatures in their native habitat. In response to extremely cold temperatures in the North Atlantic […]
Small GTPases and the cell biology of early development in the cnidarian, Nematostella vectensis
Meeting Abstract P1.96 Saturday, Jan. 4 15:30 Small GTPases and the cell biology of early development in the cnidarian, Nematostella vectensis ALANAZI, A.; KHALILI, S.; WHALEN, W.; MAGIE, C.R.*; Quinnipiac University; California State University, Fresno; California State University, Fresno; Quinnipiac University craig.magie@quinnipiac.edu Understanding how morphogenesis is controlled in early-branching metazoans, coupled with comparisons across the animal kingdom, […]
Sexual selection and trait introgression across replicated natural hybrid zones in swordtail fish (TeleosteiXiphophorus)
Meeting Abstract P1.163 Saturday, Jan. 4 15:30 Sexual selection and trait introgression across replicated natural hybrid zones in swordtail fish (Teleostei:Xiphophorus) JOFRE-RODRIGUEZ, GI*; ROSENTHAL, GG; Texas A&M University; Texas A&M University gjofre@bio.tamu.edu Clinal hybrid zones, where one species transitions to another over a spatial gradient, are amenable to powerful tests of evolutionary hypotheses by comparing cline widths […]
Seeking muscle-tendon properties in robotic legs Designing a piezoelectric series-elastic actuator
Meeting Abstract P1.78 Saturday, Jan. 4 15:30 Seeking muscle-tendon properties in robotic legs: Designing a piezoelectric series-elastic actuator SCHROEDER, R.T.*; LEE, D.V.; Univ. of Nevada, Las Vegas schroe95@unlv.nevada.edu New actuation technologies are needed for the advancement of robotics and prosthetics. In fact, the disparity between the operating principles of electromagnetic motors (EMMs) and skeletal muscle is well […]
Seasonal Variance of Hematological Values, Plasma Parameters and Body Condition Index of the Timber Rattlesnake Crotalus horridus
Meeting Abstract P1.64 Saturday, Jan. 4 15:30 Seasonal Variance of Hematological Values, Plasma Parameters and Body Condition Index of the Timber Rattlesnake Crotalus horridus LAGRANGE, SM*; KIMBLE, SJA; MACGOWAN, BJ; WILLIAMS, RN; Southern Illinois University; Purdue University; Purdue University; Purdue University smlagrange@gmail.com Hematology analyses and body condition indices are useful tools for describing the health of individuals, […]
Sea slug geometry and toxic chemical defense a novel application of 3D imaging
Meeting Abstract P1.208 Saturday, Jan. 4 15:30 Sea slug geometry and toxic chemical defense: a novel application of 3D imaging MATSUDA, S.S.*; GOSLINER, T.M.; California Academy of Sciences and San Francisco State Univ.; California Academy of Sciences smatsuda@calacademy.org Brightly colored sea slugs that live in the most biodiverse and threatened coral reefs on the planet also possess […]
Rooting for Clarity A Phylogenetic Reconstruction of the Nudibranch Family Tritoniidae
Meeting Abstract P1.209 Saturday, Jan. 4 15:30 Rooting for Clarity: A Phylogenetic Reconstruction of the Nudibranch Family Tritoniidae HULETT, R.E.*; GOSLINER, T.M.; California Academy of Sciences/San Francisco State University; California Academy of Sciences rhulett@calacademy.org Nudibranchs are vibrant marine gastropods that have a muddled evolutionary history. Classifications were previously based on morphological characters; however, there are instances where […]
Restricted Signs of Disease May be Due to Varying Basal Immune Levels Within a Coral
Meeting Abstract P1.66 Saturday, Jan. 4 15:30 Restricted Signs of Disease May be Due to Varying Basal Immune Levels Within a Coral CAWTHORNE, AM*; PINZON, JH; MYDLARZ, LD; University of Texas at Arlington; University of Texas at Arlington; University of Texas at Arlington alexandra.cawthorne@mavs.uta.edu Natural and anthropogenic factors are devastating coral reef ecosystems globally, with disease playing […]
