Meeting Abstract P1-242 Thursday, Jan. 4 15:30 – 17:30 Examining how recovery periods during chronic stress impact physiology and behavior in Passer domesticus GORMALLY, BM*; RAMOS, S; ROMERO, LM; Tufts University; Tufts University; Tufts University brenna.gormally@gmail.com While it is known that chronic exposure to noxious stimuli can result in detrimental effects, we still lack a complete understanding […]
sessions: Posters Session 1
Evolution of the heart enhancers in a chordate gene regulatory network
Meeting Abstract P1-111 Thursday, Jan. 4 15:30 – 17:30 Evolution of the heart enhancers in a chordate gene regulatory network LLOSA, I*; COLGAN, W; HARRIS, L; LEANZA, A; HWANG, A; DEBIASSE, M; RYAN, J; DAVIDSON, B; Swarthmore College; Swarthmore College; Swarthmore College; Swarthmore College; Swarthmore College; Whitney Lab, Univ. of Florida; Whitney Lab, Univ. of Florida; Swarthmore […]
Evolution of multicellularity Capture of unicellular vs colonial choanoflagellates by a passive protozoan predator
Meeting Abstract P1-115 Thursday, Jan. 4 15:30 – 17:30 Evolution of multicellularity: Capture of unicellular vs colonial choanoflagellates by a passive protozoan predator KUMLER, W.E.*; KOEHL, M.A.R.; Univ. of California, Berkeley; Univ. of California, Berkeley wkumler@berkeley.edu Choanoflagellates are protozoans that can be unicellular or can form multicellular colonies. Because genomic and molecular phylogenetic analyses indicate that animals […]
Evolution of Yolk Processing in Reptiles Evidence from the Lizard Sceloporus undulatus
Meeting Abstract P1-136 Thursday, Jan. 4 15:30 – 17:30 Evolution of Yolk Processing in Reptiles: Evidence from the Lizard Sceloporus undulatus LESTZ, L; BARNES, MS; POWERS, KG; LANGKILDE, T; BLACKBURN, DG*; Trinity College, Hartford; Trinity College, Hartford; Trinity College, Hartford; Pennsylvania State University; Trinity College, Hartford daniel.blackburn@trincoll.edu http://internet2.trincoll.edu/FacProfiles/default.aspx?fid=1000597&tid=0 Reptiles and birds are widely believed to share patterns […]
Evolution of Visual Acuity and Trophic Specialization in Labrid and Pomacentrid Coral Reef Fishes
Meeting Abstract P1-139 Thursday, Jan. 4 15:30 – 17:30 Evolution of Visual Acuity and Trophic Specialization in Labrid and Pomacentrid Coral Reef Fishes WILTSE, MS*; WILLIAMS, SE; WEN, AHC; CHISHOLM, KL; PAPATHEOFANIS, CF; REZK, CA; VALENZUELA, JL; COHN, BA; SCHMITZ, L; Claremont McKenna, Scripps, and Pitzer Colleges sage.wiltse@gmail.com Coral reef fishes, one of the most speciose assemblage […]
Evaluating the molecular basis for diet-induced phenotypic plasticity in teleosts
Meeting Abstract P1-121 Thursday, Jan. 4 15:30 – 17:30 Evaluating the molecular basis for diet-induced phenotypic plasticity in teleosts NAVON, D.*; OLEARCYZK, N.; KARLSTROM, R.O.; ALBERTSON, R.C.; University of Massachusetts Amherst; Univ. of Massachusetts Amherst; Univ. of Massachusetts Amherst; Univ. of Massachusetts Amherst dina.navon.3@gmail.com Plasticity allows species to respond rapidly to environmental changes and may guide future […]
Euphilomedes as a model system for studying ostracod evolution and development
Meeting Abstract P1-49 Thursday, Jan. 4 15:30 – 17:30 Euphilomedes as a model system for studying ostracod evolution and development KOYAMA, KH; ARENZ, AL*; RIVERA, AS; University of the Pacific a_arenz@pacific.edu Ostracods are a compelling clade for evolutionary and developmental biology studies as they are basally branching crustaceans. Crustaceans in general display a wide-variety of developmental strategies […]
Enzyme Correlates of Aerobic and Anaerobic Metabolism in Hatchery Reared versus Wild Caught California Yellowtail Seriola dorsalis
Meeting Abstract P1-222 Thursday, Jan. 4 15:30 – 17:30 Enzyme Correlates of Aerobic and Anaerobic Metabolism in Hatchery Reared versus Wild Caught California Yellowtail Seriola dorsalis TOMAN, T*; BROWN, S; LOWERY, MS; Univ. San Diego; Univ. San Diego; Univ. San Diego slowery@sandiego.edu California Yellowtail, Seriola dorsalis, are highly migratory yet few studies have looked at the impacts […]
Environmentally relevant sodium arsenite has no effect on larval zebrafish behavior
Meeting Abstract P1-81 Thursday, Jan. 4 15:30 – 17:30 Environmentally relevant sodium arsenite has no effect on larval zebrafish behavior WILSON, TJ*; GRUNWALD, JT; ROMAGNOLO, DF; SELMIN, OI; PROPPER, CR; Northern Arizona University; Northern Arizona University; University of Arizona; University of Arizona; Northern Arizona University tomoko.wilson@gmail.com Arsenic (As) is a metalloid commonly present in the aquatic environment […]
Environmental temperature alters the gut microbiota of the eastern red-backed salamander (Plethodon cinereus)
Meeting Abstract P1-229 Thursday, Jan. 4 15:30 – 17:30 Environmental temperature alters the gut microbiota of the eastern red-backed salamander (Plethodon cinereus) KOHL, K.D.*; FONTAINE, S.; NOVARRO, A.J.; Univ. of Pittsburgh; Univ. of Pittsburgh; Univ. of Maryland kevin.d.kohl@gmail.com There has been recent interest in the role that host-associated microbes play in the ecology and evolution of animal […]
