Meeting Abstract P1-30  Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30  Population Genetics of the Federally Endangered Florida Grasshopper Sparrow HANEY, W.A.; SCHUMACHER, E.L.*; ANDERSON, C.D.; REECE, J.S.; Valdosta State University; Valdosta State University; Valdosta State University; Valdosta State University elschumacher@valdosta.edu North America’s most endangered bird, the Florida Grasshopper Sparrow (Ammodramus savannarum floridanus), is on the verge of extinction with fewer […]

Meeting Abstract P1-41  Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30  Phylogenetic Identification and Species Diversity of Antarctic Octopods TWIGG, R.S.*; KOCOT, K.M.; BRANNOCK, P.M.; MAHON, A.R.; HALANYCH, K.M.; Auburn University, Auburn, AL; Auburn University, Auburn, AL; University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia; Auburn University, Auburn, AL; Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI; Auburn University, Auburn, AL rst0004@auburn.edu The Antarctic is home […]

Meeting Abstract P1-47  Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30  Photosynthesis and the green isopod Pentidotea resecata COWLES, JM*; COWLES, DL; Walla Walla University; Walla Walla University joanna.cowles@wallawalla.edu The isopod Pentidotea resecata can be found living on the eelgrass Zostera marina and Macrocystis spp along the western coast of the United States. Two separate color morphs can be found, a […]

Meeting Abstract P1-179  Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30  Particle Size and Shape Affect Non-Steady State Locomotion in a Lizard (Eremias arguta) PETTINELLI, KJ*; BERGMANN, PJ; Clark University, Worcester; Clark University, Worcester kpettinelli@clarku.edu Locomotor performance of all organisms depends on the interaction between an organism and its environment. Granular substrates are common in many environments. These materials can act […]

Meeting Abstract P1-28  Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30  Origins of Ionotropic Glutamate Receptors: insights from the basal metazoan Pleurobrachia bachei SWORE, J*; KOHN, A; SWALLA, B; MOROZ, L; University of Washington, Friday Harbor Labs; University of Florida,; University of Washington, Friday Harbor Laboratories; University of Florida, Whitney Laboratories jjswore@uw.edu Ctenophores are predatory gelatinous zooplankton which swim by beating […]

Meeting Abstract P1-148  Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30  Optimal Feeding Frequency in the Corn Snake, Pantherophis gutattus MCBRIDE, S.A.*; KROGMAN, W.L.; WATSON, C.M.; Midwestern State University; Midwestern State University; Midwestern State University sarah.mcbride@mwsu.edu Snakes generally have evolved to eat relatively large prey items whole on an infrequent basis. Therefore, they tend to up-regulate their metabolism and digestive mechanisms […]

Meeting Abstract P1-1  Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30  Nutrient allocation and carbonyl accumulation upon dietary restriction are inconsistent with the disposable soma hypothesis HECK, MJ*; PEHLIVANOVIC, M; PURCELL, JU; HAHN, DA; HATLE, JD; Univ. of North Florida; Univ. of North Florida; Univ. of North Florida; Univ. of Florida; Univ. of North Florida jhatle@unf.edu http://www.unf.edu/coas/biology/faculty/Research/Aging.aspx Dietary restriction extends lifespan […]

Meeting Abstract P1-85  Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30  Niche Partitioning by the Mimic Octopus and the Common Octopus in a Tropical Sandy Habitat in Florida BENNICE, C.O.*; BROOKS, W.R.; HANLON , R.T.; Florida Atlantic University ; Florida Atlantic University; Marine Biological Laboratory cbennice@fau.edu Sympatric species have evolved ecological, morphological, and behavioral specializations in combination with spatial and temporal […]

Meeting Abstract P1-8  Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30  New species of mite harvestmen from Queensland, Australia identified using molecular data and morphology JAY, KR*; COBLENS, MJ; BOYER, SL; Macalester College; Macalester College; Macalester College boyer@macalester.edu http://www.macalester.edu/~boyer/Site/Home.html Mite harvestmen (Arachnida, Opiliones, Cyphophthalmi) are a globally distributed suborder of tiny arachnids inhabiting leaf litter and cave habitats. These animals are […]

Meeting Abstract P1-151  Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30  Negative calorie food: fact or fiction? BUDDEMEYER, K.M.*; ALEXANDER, A.E.; SECOR, S.M.; University of Alabama ; University of Alabama; University of Alabama kmbuddemeyer@crimson.ua.edu Frequent among nutritional websites and on-line discussions are the existence of ‘negative calorie foods’; foods (e.g., celery, iceberg lettuce, and watermelon) that require more energy to digest […]