Meeting Abstract P1-93 Monday, Jan. 4 15:30 Enhancing the restoration of California’s estuaries by exploring the genetic basis of salinity tolerance in Olympia oysters (Ostrea lurida) MAYNARD, A.M.*; BIBLE, J.; SANFORD, E.; EVANS, T.G.; California State University East Bay; University of California Davis; University of California Davis; California State University East Bay amaynard@horizon.csueastbay.edu The Olympia oyster, Ostrea […]
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Enhancing Discovery-based Training in the Neural Systems & Behavior Course
Meeting Abstract P1-151 Monday, Jan. 4 15:30 Enhancing Discovery-based Training in the Neural Systems & Behavior Course HARRIS, R.M.*; FENTON, A.A.; HOFMANN, H.A.; Univ. of Texas, Austin; New York University; Univ. of Texas, Austin rayna.harris@utexas.edu http://raynamharris.github.io/ The Neural Systems & Behavior course at the Marine Biological Laboratory is the premier discovery-driven training opportunity for neuroethologists and systems […]
Embryo decisions, metabolism, and development when arboreal eggs are flooded
Meeting Abstract P1-86 Monday, Jan. 4 15:30 Embryo decisions, metabolism, and development when arboreal eggs are flooded. VÁSQUEZ , A.M*; MOSKOWITZ, N.A; WARKENTIN, K.M; Universidad de Antioquia; Boston University; Boston University angelly.vasquez@udea.edu.co http://sites.bu.edu/warkentinlab/research/ Red-eyed treefrogs, Agalychnis callidryas, lay eggs on leaves over ponds. Older, more developed hatchlings survive better with aquatic predators, but embryos hatch early to […]
Embryo decisions and developmental changes in metabolism across the plastic hatching period of red-eyed treefrogs
Meeting Abstract P1-85 Monday, Jan. 4 15:30 Embryo decisions and developmental changes in metabolism across the plastic hatching period of red-eyed treefrogs MOSKOWITZ, NA*; VASQUEZ, AM; WARKENTIN, KM; Boston University; Universidad de Antioquia, Medellin; Boston University nmosk11@bu.edu http://sites.bu.edu/warkentinlab/ Agalychnis callidryas embryos develop in gelatinous egg masses on plants above ponds, into which tadpoles fall upon hatching. If […]
Elucidating the neural circuit involved in chemotaxis in Tritonia tetraquetra
Meeting Abstract P1-136 Monday, Jan. 4 15:30 Elucidating the neural circuit involved in chemotaxis in Tritonia tetraquetra ZACARIAS, S*; MURRAY, JA; Cal State East Bay; Cal State East Bay samantha.zacarias@csueastbay.edu Brains are composed of fundamentally similar cells, making it possible for conclusions derived from simple brains to be applied to more complex systems. The sea slug T. […]
Effects of two antidepressants, fluoxetine and sertraline, and their photodegradants on southern toad (Anaxyrus terrestris) tadpoles
Meeting Abstract P1-108 Monday, Jan. 4 15:30 Effects of two antidepressants, fluoxetine and sertraline, and their photodegradants on southern toad (Anaxyrus terrestris) tadpoles HINSON, J.R.*; WELCH, A.M.; CORY, W.C.; DAVILA, S.C.; College of Charleston; College of Charleston; College of Charleston; College of Charleston hinsonjr@g.cofc.edu Pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) are commonly used throughout the developed world […]
Effects of temperature and salinity on the activity of NaK-ATPase and H-ATPase from the gills of fathead minnows, (Pimephales promelas)
Meeting Abstract P1-90 Monday, Jan. 4 15:30 Effects of temperature and salinity on the activity of Na/K-ATPase and H-ATPase from the gills of fathead minnows, (Pimephales promelas). MONROE, I; WENTWORTH, S.A.; THEDE, K; ARAVINDABOSE, V; GARVIN, J; PACKER, R.K.*; The George Washington University; GWU; Case Western Reserve University; CWRU; CWRU; GWU rkp@gwu.edu Na/K ATPase on the basolateral […]
Effects of rapid pH and salinity change on the physiology of an estuarine fish species, Fundulus heteroclitus
Meeting Abstract P1-91 Monday, Jan. 4 15:30 Effects of rapid pH and salinity change on the physiology of an estuarine fish species, Fundulus heteroclitus. TIETZE, S.M.*; LEWIS, J.M.; Georgia Southern University; Georgia Southern University st03311@georgiasouthern.edu Fundulus heteroclitus (Atlantic killifish or Mummichog) is an example of an organism that has evolved coping strategies which allow them to withstand […]
Effects of drought on reproductive life history of side-blotched lizards
Meeting Abstract P1-118 Monday, Jan. 4 15:30 Effects of drought on reproductive life history of side-blotched lizards ZANI, PA; WAGNER, EA*; WALKER, B; Univ. Wisconsin–Stevens Point; Univ. Wisconsin–Stevens Point; Univ. Wisconsin–Stevens Point Elizabeth.A.Wagner@uwsp.edu During 2013, drought in central Nevada caused populations of side-blotched lizards to terminate breeding earlier than usual in an apparent shift from reproduction to […]
Effects of body size and brain neuromodulators on olfactory learning in carpenter ants (Camponotus americanus)
Meeting Abstract P1-139 Monday, Jan. 4 15:30 Effects of body size and brain neuromodulators on olfactory learning in carpenter ants (Camponotus americanus) EDDINGTON, S.A.*; MUSCEDERE, M.L.; Hendrix College; Hendrix College eddingtonsa@hendrix.edu Ants are extremely ecologically successful due in large part to an efficient division of labor among workers based on age and size. While differences in learning […]
