Meeting Abstract P1.74  Saturday, Jan. 4 15:30  A novel intronic SNP in the Myosin heavy polypeptide 4 gene is responsible for the Mini-Muscle phenotype characterized by major reduction in hindlimb muscle mass in mice KELLY, S.A.*; BELL, T.A.; SELITSKY, S.R.; BUUS, R.J.; HUA, K.; WEINSTOCK, G.M.; GARLAND, JR., T.; PARDO-MANUEL DE VILLENA, F.; POMP, D.; Ohio Wesleyan […]

Meeting Abstract P1.106  Saturday, Jan. 4 15:30  A morphological analysis of the suction-disc performance and interspecific host association in the remoras (Percomorpha: Carangiformes: Echeneidae) STOTE, A*; KENALEY, CP; Harvard University; Harvard University astote@college.harvard.edu The percomorph family Echeneidae consists of eight species of marine fishes that hitchhike by adhering to a host via a dorsal sucking disc. Osteological […]

Meeting Abstract P1.149  Saturday, Jan. 4 15:30  A great divide: Allopatric speciation of the yellowtail damselfish, Microspathodon chrysurus FRIEDMAN, ST*; ROCHA, LA; University of Washington; California Academy of Sciences Sarahsea@prodigy.net Globally, there are numerous biogeographic barriers that physically restrict the dispersal and distributions of marine ichthyofauna. These barriers range from obtrusive land masses, such as the Isthmus […]

Meeting Abstract P1.88  Saturday, Jan. 4 15:30  A generalized mechanical model of effects of salinity on blastula expansion VON DASSOW, M; Duke University Marine Laboratory mvondass@gmail.com The physical mechanisms that drive morphogenetic shape changes could influence how organisms respond to environmental variation. The formation of the blastocoel (a cavity inside the embryo) in echinoderm embryos provides a […]

Meeting Abstract P1.119  Saturday, Jan. 4 15:30  A comparative analysis of sciurid feeding systems with a focus on the functional morphology and biomechanics of the enigmatic Bornean tufted ground squirrel Rheithrosciurus macrotis KRENTZEL, D; Univeristy of Chicago dkrentzel@uchicago.edu The sources of selection that produce dramatic phenotypes and novel specializations can be difficult to determine. Distinguishing the forces […]

Meeting Abstract P1.110  Saturday, Jan. 4 15:30  A Three-Dimensional Model of Bite Force in Alligator mississippiensis. SELLERS, K.C.*; MILLER-PHILLIPS, C.M.; SCHMIEGELOW, A.B.; DAVIS, J.L.; HOLLIDAY, C.M.; Univ. of Missouri; Xavier Univ.; Univ. of Missouri; Univ. of Massachusetts Amherst; Univ. of Missouri kcsty5@mail.missouri.edu Bite force is an important character in analyses of the ecology of an organism. Higher […]

Meeting Abstract P1.177  Saturday, Jan. 4 15:30  A Comparative Study of Growth Patterns in Juvenile Sea Turtles PATE, J.H.*; SALMON, M.; Florida Atlantic University; Florida Atlantic University jpate10@fau.edu Loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) emerge from Florida beaches as hatchlings and return decades later to the same regional beaches to lay their eggs. How they accomplish this feat […]

Meeting Abstract P1-140  Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30  cDNAs encoding chitin synthase from shrimp (Pandalopsis japonica) : molecular characterization and expression analysis KIM, K.R*; LEE, J.H; KIM, A.R; LEE, W.S; KIM, H.W; Pukyung National University; Pukyung National University; Pukyung National University; Pukyung National University; Pukyung National University arctickkl@gmail.com Crustacean growth occurs via molting, the periodic shedding of the […]

Meeting Abstract P1-84  Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30  branch compliance and experience affect perch choice in brown tree snakes, BRANCH COMPLIANCE AND EXPERIENCE AFFECT PERCH CHOICE IN BROWN TREE SNAKES MAURO, A/A*; JAYNE, B/C; Claremont McKenna College; University of Cincinnati amauro15@cmc.edu Animals live in complex environments, and the effects of environment on behavior are important for understanding their […]

Meeting Abstract P1-44  Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30  Whole-continent Molecular Phylogenetics of North American Agelenidae SPAGNA, J.C.*; DORPH, D.; MAYA-MORALES, J.; JIMENEZ, M.L.; William Paterson University; William Paterson University; Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas del Noroeste S.C.; Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas del Noroeste S.C. spagnaj@wpunj.edu The family Agelenidae C.L. Koch 1837 is large (70 genera, 1157 species currently described, […]