Meeting Abstract P1.11 Saturday, Jan. 4 15:30 Evolution of communication modalities and brain morphology in lizards ROBINSON, C.D.*; PATTON, M.S.; JOHNSON, M.A.; Trinity University crobins3@trinity.edu Animals communicate using a variety of sensory mechanisms, including visual, chemical, auditory, and tactile modalities, but little is known regarding how brain morphology is associated with these modalities in reptiles. In this […]
sessions: Posters Session 1
Evolution and Development of Photoreceptor Cells in the Single-Chambered Eye of the Squid Doryteuthis pealeii
Meeting Abstract P1.91 Saturday, Jan. 4 15:30 Evolution and Development of Photoreceptor Cells in the Single-Chambered Eye of the Squid Doryteuthis pealeii KOENIG, KM*; MEYER, E; GROSS, JM; University of Texas, Austin; Oregon State University; University of Texas, Austin kmkoenig@utexas.edu In comparing the development of complex organ systems across the Metazoa, it is often necessary to understand […]
Evaluation of intra- and interspecific variation within the deep-sea polar sea anemone genus Actinostola (Cnidaria Anthozoa Actiniaria) using morphology and novel nuclear DNA markers
Meeting Abstract P1.206 Saturday, Jan. 4 15:30 Evaluation of intra- and interspecific variation within the deep-sea polar sea anemone genus Actinostola (Cnidaria: Anthozoa: Actiniaria) using morphology and novel nuclear DNA markers LARA , A*; BRUGLER , MR; RODRíGUEZ, E; Richard Gilder Graduate School Alr1129@hotmail.com Sea anemones (Actiniaria) are a group of relatively simple animals that display great […]
Evaluation of Moringa oleifera leaves as a short-term nutrient source for animal health
Meeting Abstract P1.118 Saturday, Jan. 4 15:30 Evaluation of Moringa oleifera leaves as a short-term nutrient source for animal health FOWLER, L.A*; PAUL, L.T; WATTS, S.A; University of Alabama, Birmingham; University of Alabama, Birmingham; University of Alabama, Birmingham fowlela@uab.edu Consumption of Moringa oleifera leaves can provide a significant source of protein, vitamins and minerals for human consumption […]
Estradiol and Atrazine induce apoptosis and regression of the thymus gland in Xenopus laevis embryos and tadpoles
Meeting Abstract P1.68 Saturday, Jan. 4 15:30 Estradiol and Atrazine induce apoptosis and regression of the thymus gland in Xenopus laevis embryos and tadpoles. QUINDE, J*; MORANTE, K; BAYNHEM, H; MCCAFFREY, A; GARCIA, J; PRIYAMVADA, L; HECKMAN, K; TEMKIN, M; SCHREIBER, A.M.; St. Lawrence University, NY; St. Lawrence University, NY; St. Lawrence University, NY; St. Lawrence University, […]
Estimating Bite Force in Fossil Vertebrates Using 3D Computational Methods
Meeting Abstract P1.116 Saturday, Jan. 4 15:30 Estimating Bite Force in Fossil Vertebrates Using 3D Computational Methods HOLLIDAY, CM*; TEA, J; SELLERS , KC; WITMER, LM; DAVIS, JL; University of Missouri; University of Houston; University of Missouri; Ohio University ; University of Southern Indiana hollidayca@missouri.edu Accurately predicting bite forces in extinct vertebrates remains a challenging yet important […]
Establishing RNAi in Ciona intestinalis to determine gene function during peripheral nervous system development
Meeting Abstract P1.144 Saturday, Jan. 4 15:30 Establishing RNAi in Ciona intestinalis to determine gene function during peripheral nervous system development HURLESS, V.H.*; ZELLER, R.W.; San Diego State University; San Diego State University vhurless@mail.sdsu.edu RNA interference, or RNAi, is a post-transcriptional process that regulates gene expression by silencing mRNA targets through degradation. RNA-induced silencing is mediated by […]
Environmental variation and the evolution of immune function in wolf spiders
Meeting Abstract P1.67 Saturday, Jan. 4 15:30 Environmental variation and the evolution of immune function in wolf spiders SHAIKH, H*; STEFFENSON, M; MANN, W; BEACH, J; MYDLARZ, L; University of Texas, Arlington; University of Texas, Arlington; University of Texas, Arlington; University of Texas, Arlington; University of Texas, Arlington humera.shaikh@mavs.uta.edu Temperatures are expected to rise with climate change, […]
Enhancing student understanding with interactive biology exercises created in Mathematica
Meeting Abstract P1.193 Saturday, Jan. 4 15:30 Enhancing student understanding with interactive biology exercises created in Mathematica DAVIS-BERG, E. C.; KOVERMAN, K; JORDAN, D. R.*; Columbia College Chicago; Columbia College Chicago; Columbia College Chicago edavisberg@colum.edu We created interactive exercises that students can use to explore biological concepts. These active learning experiences are in the Computable Document Format […]
Encoding of species-specific waveform of electric fish signals in the amplitude envelopes created by social interactions
Meeting Abstract P1.4 Saturday, Jan. 4 15:30 Encoding of species-specific waveform of electric fish signals in the amplitude envelopes created by social interactions PETZOLD, J.M.*; SMITH, G.T.; Indiana University – Bloomington; Indiana University – Bloomington jpetzold@indiana.edu Apteronotid weakly electric fish use weak electric fields for communication. The frequency and the waveform of the electric organ discharge (EOD) […]
