Meeting Abstract P1-159 Friday, Jan. 4 15:30 – 17:30 The physiological costs and fitness benefits of group living trade-off in an unpredictable environment GUINDRE-PARKER, S*; RUBENSTEIN, DR; University of Guelph; Columbia University slg2154@columbia.edu https://sarahguindreparker.weebly.com The fitness consequences of group living have been difficult to study in cooperatively breeding species, where it remains challenging to disentangle the benefits […]
sessions: Posters Session 1
The effect of salinity on heterospecific and conspecific aggression in two closely related guppy species, Poecilia reticulata and Poecilia picta
Meeting Abstract P1-173 Friday, Jan. 4 15:30 – 17:30 The effect of salinity on heterospecific and conspecific aggression in two closely related guppy species, Poecilia reticulata and Poecilia picta. BOCKRATH, RE*; MARSHALL, CA; GHALAMBOR, CK; Colorado State University; Colorado State University; Colorado State University rachbock@rams.colostate.edu Behavioral dominance in the form of heterospecific and conspecific aggression between […]
The effect of elevation on the aerobic scope of Andean birds
Meeting Abstract P1-90 Friday, Jan. 4 15:30 – 17:30 The effect of elevation on the aerobic scope of Andean birds GUTIERREZ-PINTO, N*; LONDOñO, GA; CHAPPELL, MA; STORZ, JF; University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Universidad ICESI; University of California Riverside; University of Nebraska-Lincoln nguti@huskers.unl.edu The aerobic scope (VO2max/BMR) defines an animal’s endurance during energy-demanding behaviors necessary for survival. Additionally, […]
The Role of Head Roll during Dragonfly Visual Guidance
Meeting Abstract P1-58 Friday, Jan. 4 15:30 – 17:30 The Role of Head Roll during Dragonfly Visual Guidance KO, DD*; LIN, H-T; Imperial College London; Imperial College London dsk13@ic.ac.uk Dragonflies are impressive aerial hunters, accurately catching their prey in chases that last less than a second. Their success hinges on not only their excellent vision but also […]
The Relationship Between Degree of Immune Challenge in House Sparrow Nestlings and Parental Feeding Behavior
Meeting Abstract P1-110 Friday, Jan. 4 15:30 – 17:30 The Relationship Between Degree of Immune Challenge in House Sparrow Nestlings and Parental Feeding Behavior STIERHOFF, ES*; CARPENETTI, JM; BUTLER, MW; Lafayette College, Easton, PA; Lafayette College, Easton, PA; Lafayette College, Easton, PA stierhoe@lafayette.edu Ecoimmunologists model bacterial infection in free-living animals using lipopolysaccharide (LPS), a macromolecule found in […]
The Organismal Form and Function lab-course a new CURE for engaging students in authentic research experiences in organismal biology
Meeting Abstract P1-4 Friday, Jan. 4 15:30 – 17:30 The Organismal Form and Function lab-course: a new C.U.R.E. for engaging students in authentic research experiences in organismal biology. OUFIERO, CE; Towson Univ coufiero@towson.edu http://wp.towson.edu/off-lab There is an increasing realization that traditional “cookbook” labs may not expose students to the reality of conducting research. Instead of handing students […]
The Influence of Dietary ProteinCarbohydrate Ratios on Body Composition in Two Species of Growing Mice
Meeting Abstract P1-92 Friday, Jan. 4 15:30 – 17:30 The Influence of Dietary Protein:Carbohydrate Ratios on Body Composition in Two Species of Growing Mice LIEFFRIG, SA; DERRICKSON, EM*; Loyola University Maryland; Loyola University Maryland ederrickson@loyola.edu Researchers have shown that organisms choose a diet that preferences protein intake and that a misaligned protein:carbohydrate (N:C) ratio impacts body composition. […]
The Evolution of Complex Courtship Traits Covariation and Interactions between Hummingbird Displays, Feather Structure, and Color Appearance
Meeting Abstract P1-119 Friday, Jan. 4 15:30 – 17:30 The Evolution of Complex Courtship Traits: Covariation and Interactions between Hummingbird Displays, Feather Structure, and Color Appearance SIMPSON, RK*; MCGRAW, KJ; DOUCET, SM; University of Windsor; Arizona State University; University of Windsor rksimpson9@gmail.com http://www.ColSciSimpson.com There is an astonishing diversity of animal signals, and often animals possess multiple signals. […]
The Ever-Evolving Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Final Project An Alternative to Comprehensive Lecture Finals
Meeting Abstract P1-13 Friday, Jan. 4 15:30 – 18:30 The Ever-Evolving Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Final Project: An Alternative to Comprehensive Lecture Finals BIRD, NC; Univ. of Northern Iowa nathan.bird@uni.edu Classic methods of assessing comprehensive knowledge in courses such as Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy usually entail a cumulative final exam, where all information presented during the semester is fair […]
The Effects of Larval Population Density and Social Interactions on Adult Fecundity in Drosophila melanogaster
Meeting Abstract P1-105 Friday, Jan. 4 15:30 – 17:30 The Effects of Larval Population Density and Social Interactions on Adult Fecundity in Drosophila melanogaster BALTZLEY, M; LATHAM-SCOTT, K; WANDERSCHEID, N*; RAMOS, M; BATENHORST, E; Western Oregon University nwanderschied14@mail.wou.edu Drosophila melanogaster is a model organism for studying sexual and mating behaviors. Previous research has shown that raising flies […]
