Meeting Abstract P1-108 Thursday, Jan. 5 15:30 – 17:30 Mating Dynamics and Population Genetics of a Coastal Population of American Alligator LANCE, SL; RAINWATER, TR; ZAJDEL, J*; WILKINSON, PM; PARROTT, BB; Univ. of Georgia; Clemson Univ.; Univ. of Georgia; Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center; Univ. of Georgia lance@srel.uga.edu The American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) represents a key species in […]
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Maternal provisioning of eggs of the starlet sea anemone, Nematostella vectensis Selection pressures favoring the evolution of coloniality
Meeting Abstract P1-112 Thursday, Jan. 5 15:30 – 17:30 Maternal provisioning of eggs of the starlet sea anemone, Nematostella vectensis: Selection pressures favoring the evolution of coloniality ADHAV, A/A*; REITZEL, A/R; MCALISTER, J/S; College of the Holy Cross; Univ. of North Carolina at Charlotte; College of the Holy Cross aaadha17@g.holycross.edu The success over evolutionary time of lineages […]
Material Properties of Hagfish Skins Under Equibiaxial and Nondestructive Uniaxial Tension
Meeting Abstract P1-211 Thursday, Jan. 5 15:30 – 17:30 Material Properties of Hagfish Skins Under Equibiaxial and Nondestructive Uniaxial Tension KENNEDY, EBL*; PATEL, RG; UYENO, TA; CLARK, AJ; College of Charleston; College of Charleston; Valdosta State University ; College of Charleston kennedyeb@g.cofc.edu Slack skin is a proposed adaptation for the peculiar knotting mechanism in hagfishes, as the […]
Mapping the ovarian pathways involved in stress-induced reproductive dysfunction in mice
Meeting Abstract P1-145 Thursday, Jan. 5 15:30 – 17:30 Mapping the ovarian pathways involved in stress-induced reproductive dysfunction in mice WILSTERMAN, K*; GOTLIEB, N; KRIEGSFELD, LJ; BENTLEY, GE; UC Berkeley; UC Berkeley; UC Berkeley; UC Berkeley kwilsterman@berkeley.edu In mammals, progesterone production by the corpus luteum (CL) in the ovary is necessary for maintenance of early pregnancy. Chronic […]
Mallards regulate stress responsiveness according to energetic demands
Meeting Abstract P1-132 Thursday, Jan. 5 15:30 – 17:30 Mallards regulate stress responsiveness according to energetic demands HENSON, JR*; SIMS, CG; SCHOECH, SJ; Univ. of Memphis; Univ. of Arkansas Monticello; Univ. of Memphis jrhenson@memphis.edu Waterfowl face a multitude of stressors throughout their annual cycles. These stressors include energetic demands associated with life history stage, weather, and waterfowl […]
Male Mice Respond to Dismissive Female Repertoires
Meeting Abstract P1-47 Thursday, Jan. 5 15:30 – 17:30 Male Mice Respond to Dismissive Female Repertoires HOOD, KE*; RAMIS, F; HURLEY, LM; Indiana Univ.; Stetson Univ.; Indiana Univ. hoodk@indiana.edu House mice (Mus musculus) are a growing model for the study of context-dependent vocal communication. During courtship interactions, successful mating attempts are associated with a high level of […]
Looming stimuli evoke a turning escape response that is mediated by both cerci and vision in crickets
Meeting Abstract P1-38 Thursday, Jan. 5 15:30 – 17:30 Looming stimuli evoke a turning escape response that is mediated by both cerci and vision in crickets SIEBELS, AA*; CHILDS, AM; AFFUL, DK; SCHMIDT, JX; CLELAND, CL; James Madison University; James Madison University; James Madison University; James Madison University; James Madison University rosecs@jmu.edu In crickets, wind evokes an […]
Locomotor Muscle Kinematics and Physiology of Polyphenic Bluegill
Meeting Abstract P1-200 Thursday, Jan. 5 15:30 – 17:30 Locomotor Muscle Kinematics and Physiology of Polyphenic Bluegill MORAN, C/J*; ELLERBY, D/J; TRUEBLOOD, L/A; GERRY, S/P; Fairfield University; Wellesley College; La Sierra University; Fairfield University cmoran.mlml@gmail.com Polyphenic bluegill sunfish Lepomis macrochirus differ in steady and unsteady swimming performance. Pelagic fish demonstrate a higher gate transition speed and lower […]
Locomotor Capacity and Social Context under Perceived Predation Threat in Male Lizards
Meeting Abstract P1-59 Thursday, Jan. 5 15:30 – 17:30 Locomotor Capacity and Social Context under Perceived Predation Threat in Male Lizards RUSCH, TW*; ANGILLETTA, MJ; Arizona State University; Arizona State University trusch@asu.edu Locomotor capacities may constrain antipredator decisions and hence have important ecological and evolutionary consequences. However, the social context may buffer antipredator responses as an increase […]
Localization of the Circadian Clock in the Nervous System of the Mollusk Melibe leonina, using in situ Hybridization
Meeting Abstract P1-23 Thursday, Jan. 5 15:30 – 17:30 Localization of the Circadian Clock in the Nervous System of the Mollusk Melibe leonina, using in situ Hybridization HUYCK, TL*; MBARANI, IM; WATSON, WH; NEWCOMB, JM; New England College; New England College; University of New Hampshire; New England College thuyck_ug@nec.edu Circadian rhythms are repeated patterns of behavior with […]
