Meeting Abstract P1-127 Monday, Jan. 4 15:30 Differences in protein expression among P. ochraceus larvae in fluctuating versus constant low salinity environments ALLEN, E A*; GEORGE, S A; College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA; Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA georges@georgiasouthern.edu Global temperatures have been steadily increasing annually, causing increases in artic ice melting. The resulting freshwater […]
sessions: Posters Session 1
Determinants of dispersal patterns in the stream salamander, Desmognathus brimleyorum
Meeting Abstract P1-120 Monday, Jan. 4 15:30 Determinants of dispersal patterns in the stream salamander, Desmognathus brimleyorum ANDERSON, A.L.*; GIFFORD, M.E.; University of Central Arkansas aanderson21@cub.uca.edu Dispersal is a fundamental ecological and evolutionary process. Understanding the mechanisms that influence dispersal is especially important in the context of landscape fragmentation and global climate change. Long distance dispersal has […]
Description of the male genital papilla in the California grunion, a silverside fish that spawns on sandy beaches
Meeting Abstract P1-51 Monday, Jan. 4 15:30 Description of the male genital papilla in the California grunion, a silverside fish that spawns on sandy beaches ARYAFAR, H; CARRILLO, A; BERQUIST, R; FRANK, L; VELASCO, B; FORSGREN, K; DICKSON, K*; California State University, Fullerton; California State University, Fullerton; University of California, San Diego; University of California, San Diego; […]
Deep Sea Mysteries A molecular phylogeny of newly discovered nudibranchs (genus Halgerda) from low light Philippine reefs
Meeting Abstract P1-105 Monday, Jan. 4 15:30 Deep Sea Mysteries: A molecular phylogeny of newly discovered nudibranchs (genus Halgerda) from low light Philippine reefs VILLALOBOS, S.G.*; GOSLINER, T; University of Maryland College Park; California Academy of Sciences shainagracevillalobos@gmail.com During the 2014 and 2015 California Academy of Sciences expeditions to the Philippines, advanced SCUBA technology allowed our research […]
Creating iSWOOP Moments Using Technology and Visual Storytelling to Increase Science Learning Opportunities at Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Meeting Abstract P1-1 Monday, Jan. 4 15:30 Creating iSWOOP Moments: Using Technology and Visual Storytelling to Increase Science Learning Opportunities at Carlsbad Caverns National Park ALLEN, LC*; HRISTOV, NI; MERSON, M; Winston-Salem State Univ.; Winston-Salem State Univ., Center for Design Innovation; TERC allenl@wssu.edu http://www.wssu.edu/profile/dept/bios/allenl/default.aspx iPads and other technologies are not a panacea for deficiencies in science learning, […]
Correlates of melaninization in multiple high and low-elevation populations of the lizard, Sceloporus occidentalis aggression, testosterone, and stress reactivity
Meeting Abstract P1-175 Monday, Jan. 4 15:30 Correlates of melaninization in multiple high and low-elevation populations of the lizard, Sceloporus occidentalis: aggression, testosterone, and stress reactivity SEDDON, RJ*; HEWS, DK; Indiana State University; Indiana State University rseddon@sycamores.indstate.edu We study pleiotropic effects of mechanisms underlying pigment production. Melanin, and molecules regulating melanin, can directly and indirectly affect other […]
Confusion in a Redescription of a Kleptoplastic Slug Elysia patina (Marcus 1980) Ortea et al (2005) is really Elysia papillosa (Verrill 1901)
Meeting Abstract P1-13 Monday, Jan. 4 15:30 Confusion in a Redescription of a Kleptoplastic Slug: Elysia patina (Marcus 1980) Ortea et al. (2005) is really Elysia papillosa (Verrill 1901) GOWACKI, WA*; BELL, SS; PIERCE, SK; Univ. of South Florida; Univ. of South Florida; Univ. of South Florida gowacki@mail.usf.edu Sacoglossan sea slugs have a well-known ability to sequester […]
Concurrent expression of group 3 and 6 LEA proteins using multicistronic vector constructs in Drosophila melanogaster Kc167 cells
Meeting Abstract P1-80 Monday, Jan. 4 15:30 Concurrent expression of group 3 and 6 LEA proteins using multicistronic vector constructs in Drosophila melanogaster Kc167 cells ISLAM, KN*; BELOTT, CJ; CONSTANTINESCU, D; WIEGAND, A; MENZE, MA; Eastern Illinois University; Eastern Illinois University; Eastern Illinois University; Eastern Illinois University; Eastern Illinois University kislam@eiu.edu Adaptations in animals to survive severe […]
Comparative mitochondrial genomics of the anoxia-tolerant annual killifish Austrofundulus limnaeus
Meeting Abstract P1-83 Monday, Jan. 4 15:30 Comparative mitochondrial genomics of the anoxia-tolerant annual killifish Austrofundulus limnaeus WAGNER, JT*; CHAVEZ, FH; PODRABSKY, JE; Portland State University; Portland State University; Portland State University jtwagn@gmail.com The annual killifish Austrofundulus limnaeus inhabits ephemeral ponds in the Maracaibo Basin of Venezuela. Permanent populations of A. limnaeus are maintained only by the […]
Comparative limb bone scaling and shape in turtles relationships with functional demands
Meeting Abstract P1-44 Monday, Jan. 4 15:30 Comparative limb bone scaling and shape in turtles: relationships with functional demands YOUNG, VKH*; BLOB, RW; Clemson Univ.; Clemson Univ. vkhilli@clemson.edu http://vanessakhyoung.weebly.com Several terrestrial vertebrate lineages include members that have evolved nearly exclusive use of aquatic habitats. Such transitions are often accompanied by the evolution of flattened limbs that are […]
