Meeting Abstract P1-64 Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30 A Tale of Oxidative Stress: Regression versus Restoration of the tail in tadpoles, Xenopus laevis MANZO, W.*; RIVIE, A.; MENON, J.; William Paterson University; William Paterson University; William Paterson University menonj@wpunj.edu Xenopus laevis is a model system widely used to investigate metamorphosis, tail regeneration and regression. Aspects related to tail […]
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A Preliminary Analysis of Ontogenetic Scaling of Bite Performance Within Three Species of Texas Sharks
Meeting Abstract P1-190 Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30 A Preliminary Analysis of Ontogenetic Scaling of Bite Performance Within Three Species of Texas Sharks CULLEN, JA*; MARSHALL, CD; Texas A&M University, Galveston; Texas A&M University, Galveston jcullen@tamu.edu Although renowned for consuming large prey, sharks often undergo a series of profound dietary and habitat changes during their ontogeny that may […]
A Powered Ankle-Foot Prosthesis with a Neuromuscular Based Control Algorithm can Successfully Mimic Human Walking
Meeting Abstract P1-182 Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30 A Powered Ankle-Foot Prosthesis with a Neuromuscular Based Control Algorithm can Successfully Mimic Human Walking. HESSEL, AL*; TAHIR, U; PETAK, JL; LEMOYNE, RC; TESTER, J; NISHIKAWA, KC; Northern Arizona University; Northern Arizona University; Northern Arizona University; Northern Arizona University; Northern Arizona University; Northern Arizona University alh385@nau.edu For a person with […]
A Molecular Investigation into the Biodiversity and Biogeography of Antarctic Thouarella (Cnidaria Octocorallia Primnoidae)
Meeting Abstract P1-42 Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30 A Molecular Investigation into the Biodiversity and Biogeography of Antarctic Thouarella (Cnidaria: Octocorallia: Primnoidae) WEBSTER, K. J.*; WHELAN, N.V.; HALANYCH, K.M.; Auburn University; Auburn University; Auburn University kjw0018@auburn.edu Global climate change has had a profound impact on the health of Antarctic communities, but little is known about the ecosystems in […]
3D for the people motion capture in the field with consumer-grade cameras and open-source software
Meeting Abstract P1-185 Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30 3D for the people: motion capture in the field with consumer-grade cameras and open-source software JACKSON, BE*; EVANGELISTA, D; HEDRICK, TH; Longwood University; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill jacksonbe3@longwood.edu Three-dimensional motion capture based on high-speed videography is a staple technique of […]
3D behavior analysis of zebrafish larvae swimming
Meeting Abstract P1-166 Sunday, Jan. 4 15:30 3D behavior analysis of zebrafish larvae swimming FENG, R.*; CHEMLA, Y.R.; GRUEBELE, M.; Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign rfeng2@illinois.edu Behavioral biologists have a strong interest in studying the behavior of larval zebrafish because the limited number of locomotor neurons in […]
Β-Adrenergic Stimulation, cAMP, and Edema Cause Dorsal Crest Erections in Anole Lizards
Meeting Abstract P1-141 Monday, Jan. 4 15:30 Β-Adrenergic Stimulation, cAMP, and Edema Cause Dorsal Crest Erections in Anole Lizards ADEMI, B.*; D’ALMEIDA, A.; RAND, M.S.; Carleton College mrand@carleton.edu Male Anolis sagrei erect a vertical ridge of tissue along their neck and spine during escalated aggressive encounters with other males. The function of the crest erection is thought […]
X-ray Fluorescence Microspectra Analysis of Metal Bioaccumulation in Spotted Gar Otoliths
Meeting Abstract P1-107 Monday, Jan. 4 15:30 X-ray Fluorescence Microspectra Analysis of Metal Bioaccumulation in Spotted Gar Otoliths FISCHER-COSIO, N.A.*; FRENCH, J.D.; BACHMAN, R.E.; MOORE, B.C.; Sewanee: The University of the South; Louisiana Tech University; Sewanee: The University of the South; Sewanee: The University of the South fischna0@sewanee.edu Metal contamination of aquatic habitats can pose long-lasting effects […]
Wing muscle insertion in two phyllostomid bats
Meeting Abstract P1-66 Monday, Jan. 4 15:30 Wing muscle insertion in two phyllostomid bats ALLEN, J.J.*; CHENEY, J.A.; SWARTZ, S.M.; Brown University Justine_Allen@brown.edu Bats are the only mammals capable of powered flight. Aerial locomotion is achieved with wings composed of bilayered skin. Among other elements, the skin contains muscles and organized bundles of elastin fibrils. One set […]
When and where to hatch Red-eyed treefrog embryos use light cues
Meeting Abstract P1-172 Monday, Jan. 4 15:30 When and where to hatch? Red-eyed treefrog embryos use light cues GÜELL, BA*; WARKENTIN, KM; University of California, San Diego; Boston University bguell@ucsd.edu Hatching timing is under strong selection and environmentally cued in many species. For eggs in masses, the spatial orientation of hatching may also matter. Agalychnis callidryas lay […]
