Meeting Abstract P1-132 Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30 Study of Endo-symbiotic Micro-algae density and distribution in the Sea anemone Stichodactyla haddoni, tissues by histology method AFSHRIANI, Z.; KHODABANDEH, S.*; ZAREI, B.; Tarbiat Modares University; Tarbiat Modares University; Tarbiat Modares University surp78@gmail.com Zooxanthellae or endo-symbiotic dino-flagellates are unicellular micro-algae that are found at high population densities into the corals. […]
sessions: Posters Session 1
Species diversity of adult and larval spionids (Spionidae; Polychaeta) in the Southern Ocean
Meeting Abstract P1-40 Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30 Species diversity of adult and larval spionids (Spionidae; Polychaeta) in the Southern Ocean COLLINS, EE*; HALANYCH, KM; MAHON, AR; Central Michigan University; Auburn University; Central Michigan University eecollin1@gmail.com While commonly found in the plankton, our current understanding of spionid biodiversity in Antarctica is limited by the difficulties of sampling the […]
Spatial habitat use in post-breeding songbirds A radio-telemetry study in Gambel’s White-crowned sparrows
Meeting Abstract P1-83 Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30 Spatial habitat use in post-breeding songbirds: A radio-telemetry study in Gambel’s White-crowned sparrows MCGUIGAN, MA*; KRAUSE, JS; CHMURA, HE; PEREZ, JH; GOUGH, L; BOELMAN, NT; WINGFIELD, JC; UC Davis; UC Davis; UC Davis; UC Davis; UT Arlington; Columbia U.; UC Davis hechmura@ucdavis.edu In migratory songbirds, behavior and habitat use during […]
Southern males are bigger but northern males are more honest Latitudinal trends in male claw traits of the fiddler crab Uca pugnax
Meeting Abstract P1-48 Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30 Southern males are bigger but northern males are more honest: Latitudinal trends in male claw traits of the fiddler crab Uca pugnax ROBERTS, BW*; ESPINOSA, JI; HEILMAN, KJ; BRODIE, RJ; Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA berylwroberts@gmail.com Uca pugnax is the most abundant fiddler crab species along the east coast […]
Simplifying Control through Active Tail Use
Meeting Abstract P1-170 Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30 Simplifying Control through Active Tail Use HEIM, SW*; AJALLOOEIAN, M; VESPIGNANI, M; ECKERT, P; IJSPEERT, A; ETH Zurich; EPF Lausanne; EPF Lausanne; EPF Lausanne; EPF Lausanne heim.steve@gmail.com http://biorob.epfl.ch/ We’re interested in the use of active tails for steady-state locomotion of legged systems. Building on the work of [Libby12] and [Johnson12] […]
Sexual dimorphism and size differences between mated and unmated males in the pycnogonid Tanystylum orbiculare
Meeting Abstract P1-21 Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30 Sexual dimorphism and size differences between mated and unmated males in the pycnogonid Tanystylum orbiculare SKINNER, J.P.*; PODOLSKY, R.D.; College of Charleston; College of Charleston skinnerjp@g.cofc.edu In most animal species the male’s role in reproduction ranges from fertilizing eggs to participating with females in parental care. Because females have fewer […]
Sequencing of beta actin and retinoid X receptor genes in the sea anemone Aiptasia pallida
Meeting Abstract P1-137 Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30 Sequencing of beta actin and retinoid X receptor genes in the sea anemone Aiptasia pallida SABIR, NT*; ROARK, AM; Furman University ; Furman University tasneem.sabir@furman.edu The retinoid X receptor (RXR) gene encodes a nuclear hormone receptor (NHR) important in development in both vertebrates and invertebrates. The retinoid X receptor binds […]
Sequence comparisons of Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 genes in closely related Anolis (Sauria, Iguanidae) lizards of differing body size
Meeting Abstract P1-113 Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30 Sequence comparisons of Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 genes in closely related Anolis (Sauria, Iguanidae) lizards of differing body size. GRIFFIS, S.M.*; JENNINGS, D.H.; Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville; Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville dajenni@siue.edu In vertebrates, body size is primarily regulated through the actions of growth hormone (GH), Insulin-like growth factors, […]
Seasonal changes in group composition and behavior of female bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus)
Meeting Abstract P1-98 Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30 Seasonal changes in group composition and behavior of female bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) KARLE, K.A.*; GIBSON, Q.A.; Univ. of North Florida; Univ. of North Florida kristykarle@gmail.com http://www.unf.edu/coas/biology/MarineMammals.aspx Female bottlenose dolphins exhibit seasonal reproduction with peak mating and calving in spring and summer. However, analyses of tooth rake marks indicate female […]
Reversal in expression of pre- and post-copulatory traits in an insect
Meeting Abstract P1-23 Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30 Reversal in expression of pre- and post-copulatory traits in an insect SOMJEE, U*; ALLEN, P/E; MILLER, C/W; Univ. of Florida, Gainesville ummat.s@gmail.com Sexual selection had led to the evolution of weapons, traits that function in competition for mates, and testes size to increase competitive chances of fertilization. Environmental factors experienced […]
