Meeting Abstract P1-174 Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30 Turtling the salamander: the role of lateral undulation in sprawling locomotion VEGA, CM*; CHADWELL, B; ASHLEY-ROSS, MA; Wake Forest University; NEOMED; Wake Forest University vegacm11@wfu.edu Lateral undulation of the vertebral column is an important characteristic of sprawling postured tetrapods’ locomotion. The goal of this study was to determine the role […]
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Trouble with trenbolone Examining the influence of a common run-off pollutant on Gambusia holbrooki development and behavior
Meeting Abstract P1-108 Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30 Trouble with trenbolone? Examining the influence of a common run-off pollutant on Gambusia holbrooki development and behavior. GUISE, EG*; O’BRIEN, S; Radford University, Radford VA; Radford University, Radford VA guise.emily@gmail.com Trenbolone is a relatively new endocrine disrupting chemical that acts as a testosterone mimic, and is considered to be one […]
Travelling for food linking foraging patterns with energetic physiology in an Arctic seabird
Meeting Abstract P1-128 Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30 Travelling for food: linking foraging patterns with energetic physiology in an Arctic seabird SORENSON, G/H*; DESCAMPS, S; GILCHRIST, H/G; JANSSEN, M; WHITE, T; LOVE, O/P; University of Windsor, Windsor, ON; Norwegian Polar Institute, Tromso, NO; Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON; Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON; Carleton University, Ottawa, ON; University of Windsor, […]
Trade-offs among performance, reproduction, and immune function in lizards
Meeting Abstract P1-12 Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30 Trade-offs among performance, reproduction, and immune function in lizards FERGUSON, H. A.*; HUSAK, J. F.; Univ. of St. Thomas; Univ. of St. Thomas ferg8725@stthomas.edu Life history theory predicts that investment of acquired energetic resources to a particular trait denies those same resources from being allocated to a different trait. This […]
Towards a Fluid-Structure Interaction measurement technique for the biosciences a combined measurement of fluid flow and tube wall deformation associated with a simplified aneurysm
Meeting Abstract P1-188 Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30 Towards a Fluid-Structure Interaction measurement technique for the biosciences: a combined measurement of fluid flow and tube wall deformation associated with a simplified aneurysm PHILLIPS, N*; MICHAELIS, D; NAGEL, H; BOMPHREY, R; Structure and Motion Lab, Royal Veterinary College; LaVision GmbH; LaVision GmbH; Structure and Motion Lab, Royal Veterinary College […]
Torpor patterns and interspecific nesting in North American flying squirrels within a hybrid zone
Meeting Abstract P1-129 Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30 Torpor patterns and interspecific nesting in North American flying squirrels within a hybrid zone OLSON, MN*; BOWMAN, J; BURNESS, G; Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario; Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Peterborough, Ontario; Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario meganolson@trentu.ca The interbreeding of North American flying squirrel species is among the first contemporary examples […]
Tissue Morphology of the Dorsal Crest in the Lizard Genus Anolis
Meeting Abstract P1-198 Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30 Tissue Morphology of the Dorsal Crest in the Lizard Genus Anolis FICKLIN, J.A.*; GERACE, M.E.; RAND, M.S.; Carleton College; Carleton College; Carleton College mrand@carleton.edu Male lizards of the genus Anolis use a variety of dynamic morphological modifiers to enhance social signaling. Colorful dewlaps, skin color changes, and dorsal crest erections […]
Thermal Sensitivity of Invasive-Predator and Native-Prey Interactions in Fishes
Meeting Abstract P1-92 Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30 Thermal Sensitivity of Invasive-Predator and Native-Prey Interactions in Fishes PENROD, L.M.*; TURINGAN, R.G.; Florida Institute of Technology lpenrod2011@my.fit.edu Invasive species have negative ecological and economic consequences for their invaded ecosystems and societies. The ability of invasive species to adapt to environmental conditions, especially temperature, has motivated research investigating the effects […]
The value of corridors in conservation Genetic diversity in urban lizard populations
Meeting Abstract P1-33 Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30 The value of corridors in conservation: Genetic diversity in urban lizard populations FINK, A.A.*; JOHNSON, M.A.; RIBBLE, D.O.; Trinity University afink@trinity.edu Corridors that connect wildlife populations promote the movement of organisms among otherwise-isolated populations, and thus may allow for the maintenance of genetic diversity within them. San Antonio, Texas has […]
The role of habitat structure in the evolution sexually selected traits
Meeting Abstract P1-10 Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30 The role of habitat structure in the evolution sexually selected traits GONZáLEZ-GóMEZ, PL*; ARAYA-SALAS, M; BASSI, A; MACCORMACK, J; Instituto de Filosofía y Ciencias de la Complejidad (IFICC); Department of Biology, New Mexico State University,; Instituto de Filosofía y Ciencias de la Complejidad (IFICC); Occidental College plgonzalezgomez@gmail.com http://plgonzalezgomez.wix.com/plgonzalezgomez The two […]
