Meeting Abstract P1-218 Thursday, Jan. 4 15:30 – 17:30 Aerobic and Anaerobic Properties of Bearded Seal Locomotor Muscle HERMANN-SORENSEN, H.*; RUSCHER-HILL, B.; TENGLER, M.; BRYAN, A.; REICHMUTH, C.; THOMETZ, N.M.; University of California Santa Cruz; University of California Santa Cruz; University of California Santa Cruz; Alaska Department of Fish and Game; University of California Santa Cruz; University […]
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Aerobic and Anaerobic Muscle Capacity in Bluegill Sunfish Ecomorphs
Meeting Abstract P1-213 Thursday, Jan. 4 15:30 – 17:30 Aerobic and Anaerobic Muscle Capacity in Bluegill Sunfish Ecomorphs CYR, S.N.*; ELLERBY, D.J.; GERRY, S.P.; MORAN, C.J.; TRUEBLOOD, L.A.; La Sierra University; Wellesley College; Fairfield University; Fairfield University; La Sierra University scyr782@lasierra.edu The bluegill sunfish (Lepomis macrochirus) is a freshwater fish that is commonly found in lakes and […]
Adding Quantitative Skills to Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Meeting Abstract P1-2 Thursday, Jan. 4 15:30 – 17:30 Adding Quantitative Skills to Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy PYLES, RA; East Tennessee State University pylesr@etsu.edu This Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy course emphasizes phylogenetic and functional/biomechanical approaches to understanding anatomical characteristics. Course content is organized regionally, with major units on cranial morphology and feeding; appendicular/axial morphology and locomotion; and then coverage […]
Adaptive Variation in the Sierra Garter Snake (Thamnophis couchii) Influence of Biogeography and Genetic Structure on Patterns of TTX-Resistance
Meeting Abstract P1-134 Thursday, Jan. 4 15:30 – 17:30 Adaptive Variation in the Sierra Garter Snake (Thamnophis couchii): Influence of Biogeography and Genetic Structure on Patterns of TTX-Resistance HALLAS, JM*; FELDMAN, CR; BRODIE III, ED; PFRENDER, ME; BRODIE JR, ED; PARCHMAN, TL; Univ. of Nevada, Reno; Univ. of Nevada, Reno; Univ. of Virginia; Univ. of Notre Dame; […]
Acidified Oceans and Octopuses How Gene Expression in Octopus rubescens Changes in Elevated COsub2sub
Meeting Abstract P1-211 Thursday, Jan. 4 15:30 – 17:30 Acidified Oceans and Octopuses: How Gene Expression in Octopus rubescens Changes in Elevated CO2 PEKAR, KJ*; CULLER, ME; ONTHANK , KL; Walla Walla University; Walla Walla University; Walla Walla University katherine.pekar@wallawalla.edu https://gab.wallawalla.edu/~kirt.onthank/index.html Global anthropogenic increases in atmospheric carbon dioxide contribute to decreased marine pH. This process, known as […]
A transcriptomic approach for the characterization and expression of Sirtuin stress genes in the decapod crustacean molting gland
Meeting Abstract P1-237 Thursday, Jan. 4 15:30 – 17:30 A transcriptomic approach for the characterization and expression of Sirtuin stress genes in the decapod crustacean molting gland LOPEZ-CERON, A*; DAS, S; MYKLES, D; Colorado State University; Colorado State University; Colorado State University alopcer@rams.colostate.edu Crustaceans progress through the intermolt, premolt, and postmolt stages during the molt process to […]
A new experimental system to test how the brain learns novel locomotion dynamics
Meeting Abstract P1-16 Thursday, Jan. 4 15:30 – 17:30 A new experimental system to test how the brain learns novel locomotion dynamics YOSHIDA, KT*; UYANIK, I; FORTUNE, ES; SUTTON, EE; COWAN, NJ; Johns Hopkins University; Johns Hopkins University; New Jersey Institute of Technology; Johns Hopkins University; Johns Hopkins University kyoshida@college.harvard.edu Neural systems mediate robust sensory processing and […]
A laboratory exercise for Physiology and Comparative Anatomy teaching that leverages the power of 3D printing
Meeting Abstract P1-5 Thursday, Jan. 4 15:30 – 17:30 A laboratory exercise for Physiology and Comparative Anatomy teaching that leverages the power of 3D printing. GIDMARK, NJ*; FARINA, S; Knox College; Harvard University gidmark@knox.edu 3D printing offers a novel avenue for hands-on science and classroom laboratory exercises because it allows students to actually feel 3D anatomy and […]
A comparative investigation of evolutionary history versus dietary niche in shaping pharyngeal jaw skeletal structure in cyprinid fishes
Meeting Abstract P1-30 Thursday, Jan. 4 15:30 – 17:30 A comparative investigation of evolutionary history versus dietary niche in shaping pharyngeal jaw skeletal structure in cyprinid fishes POS, KM*; KOLMANN, MA; GIDMARK, NJ; Knox College; University of Washington, Friday Harbor Laboratories; Knox College kmpos@knox.edu Minnows (Family Cyprinidae) are a trophically diverse clade, with species that specialize on […]
A comparative analysis of phylogenetic and ecological trends in variation of salamander inner ear morphology
Meeting Abstract P1-18 Thursday, Jan. 4 15:30 – 17:30 A comparative analysis of phylogenetic and ecological trends in variation of salamander inner ear morphology CAPSHAW, G*; SOARES, D; CARR, CE; University of Maryland, College Park; New Jersey Institute of Technology; University of Maryland, College Park gcapshaw@umd.edu The amphibian ear is highly sensitive to both air and water-borne […]
