Meeting Abstract P1-22 Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30 The relationship between territory quality and male competition intensity in the cactus bug, Narnia femorata. NOLEN, ZJ*; MILLER, CW; University of Florida; University of Florida zjnolen@ufl.edu http://www.scholars.ufl.edu/zachary-nolen.aspx Sexual selection is primarily studied under artificial conditions or in only one ecological context. However, the dynamic nature of natural environments can alter […]
sessions: Posters Session 1
The recruitment of Hedgehog signaling during the evolution of larval morphology
Meeting Abstract P1-62 Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30 The recruitment of Hedgehog signaling during the evolution of larval morphology JING, DJ*; WANG, VR; VILLARREAL, CM; DARAKANANDA, K; SUZUKI, Y; Wellesley College vwang2@wellesley.edu The origin of metamorphosis is one of the biggest mysteries in insect evolution. In particular, the evolution of the larval morphology remains poorly understood. To identify […]
The molecular characterization and effect by siRNA injection of Adiponectin receptor like gene isolated from the tissues of Portunus trituberculatus
Meeting Abstract P1-146 Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30 The molecular characterization and effect by siRNA injection of Adiponectin receptor like gene isolated from the tissues of Portunus trituberculatus KANG, H.E; JEON, J.M; LEE, W.S*; YOON, T.H; KIM, H.W; Pukyong National University; Pukyong National University; Pukyong National University; Pukyong National University; Pukyong National University blueinsky24@pknu.ac.kr Adiponectin is a hormone […]
The influence of incubation temperature on morphology, thermal performance, and fitness in Sceloporus consobrinus
Meeting Abstract P1-14 Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30 The influence of incubation temperature on morphology, thermal performance, and fitness in Sceloporus consobrinus. GIFFORD, M.E.; Univ. of Central Arkansas megifford@uca.edu http://giffordlab.weebly.com Incubation temperature can have important effects on organismal phenotypes and ultimately fitness. Despite numerous studies on these effects, few studies have examined the influence of incubation temperature on […]
The impact of a sensory lesion on the kinematics of swallowing in an infant mammal model
Meeting Abstract P1-79 Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30 The impact of a sensory lesion on the kinematics of swallowing in an infant mammal model LAMMERS, A.R.*; GOULD, F.D.H.; OHLEMACHER, J.; GERMAN, R.Z.; Cleveland State Univ, Ohio; NeoMed, Rootstown Ohio; NeoMed, Rootstown Ohio; NeoMed, Rootstown Ohio a.Lammers13@csuohio.edu The mammalian swallow is a complex reflex where the airway must be […]
The frequency of low salinity waters affects protein expression and growth of sea star larvae
Meeting Abstract P1-56 Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30 The frequency of low salinity waters affects protein expression and growth of sea star larvae MACIEL, E.I.*; GEORGE, S.B.; University of California, Merced; Georgia Southern University, Statesboro sgeorge@nsf.gov Surface waters around the San Juan Islands in the Pacific North West are directly affected by Arctic ice melt via the Fraser […]
The effects of wave exposure, tidal height, and crowding on cirri and penis morphology of the acorn barnacle, Tetraclita stalactifera
Meeting Abstract P1-201 Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30 The effects of wave exposure, tidal height, and crowding on cirri and penis morphology of the acorn barnacle, Tetraclita stalactifera REYES, K. R.; HOCH, J. M.*; Nova Southeastern University; Nova Southeastern University jhoch@nova.edu Exposure to wave action can alter the morphology of intertidal barnacles. We tested several hypotheses of morphological […]
The costs of aggressivity and the benefits of cooperation
Meeting Abstract P1-157 Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30 The costs of aggressivity and the benefits of cooperation FOX, T.P.*; KLOK, C.J.; HARRISON, J.F.; FEWELL, J.H.; Arizona State University, Tempe ; Arizona State University, Tempe; Arizona State University, Tempe; Arizona State University, Tempe trvrfx5@gmail.com Queens of the harvester ant Pogonomrymex californicus have been documented as having two distinct behavioral […]
The behavioral space and neural model of locomotion repertoire of zebrafish
Meeting Abstract P1-169 Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30 The behavioral space and neural model of locomotion repertoire of zebrafish GIRDHAR, K*; FENG, R; SHUKLA, S; BENITEZ, MJ; GRUEBELE, M; CHEMLA, Y; Univ. of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Univ. of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Indian institute of technology, Kanpur; Univ, of New Mexico, Alberquerque; Univ. of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Univ. of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign girdhar3@illinois.edu […]
The Role of Sexual Selection in Hybridization between Pupfishes (genus Cyprinodon)
Meeting Abstract P1-17 Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30 The Role of Sexual Selection in Hybridization between Pupfishes (genus Cyprinodon) BECHER, C.R.*; GUMM, J.M.; Stephen F. Austin State Univ.; Stephen F. Austin State Univ. cbecher15@gmail.com http://corybecher.weebly.com Hybridization is a driving force for the loss of biodiversity worldwide, and is of particular concern for freshwater fishes. Reproductive isolating mechanisms play […]
