Meeting Abstract P1-120 Friday, Jan. 4 15:30 – 17:30 Developing a zebrafish model to investigate the role of thyroid hormone in proper mineralization of ear ossicles KEER, SA*; PRADO, M; MAY, C; MCMENAMIN, S; HERNANDEZ, LP; KEER, Stepha; The George Washington University; The George Washington University; Boston College; Boston College; The George Washington University skeer@gwu.edu Thyroid hormone […]
sessions: Posters Session 1
Developing The California Sea Firefly (Vargula tsujii) as a laboratory organism to study the genetic basis of species diversification by sexual selection
Meeting Abstract P1-265 Friday, Jan. 4 15:30 – 17:30 Developing The California Sea Firefly (Vargula tsujii) as a laboratory organism to study the genetic basis of species diversification by sexual selection MINSKY, G*; GOODHEART, J; GONZALEZ, M; MUñOZ, D; TORRES, E; OAKLEY, T; UCSB; UCSB; UCSB; UCSB; UCSB; UCSB ggminsky@ucsb.edu https://www.eemb.ucsb.edu/ Sexual selection may lead to increased […]
Developing Scientist Spotlights to Help Marine Science Undergraduates Build Metacognitive Skills and Science Identity
Meeting Abstract P1-5 Friday, Jan. 4 15:30 – 17:30 Developing Scientist Spotlights to Help Marine Science Undergraduates Build Metacognitive Skills and Science Identity LINDSAY, SM*; BORGER, EC; University of Maine, Orono slindsay@maine.edu Students who can see themselves in a particular role (i.e., as a scientist) and feel that they belong to a scientific community tend to have […]
Detection and Quantification of West Nile, Rift Valley Fever, and Dengue Fever Viruses from Dried Blood Spots to Identify Zoonotic Potential
Meeting Abstract P1-257 Friday, Jan. 4 15:30 – 17:30 Detection and Quantification of West Nile, Rift Valley Fever, and Dengue Fever Viruses from Dried Blood Spots to Identify Zoonotic Potential HALE, E*; ZOHDY, S; SCHWARTZ, T; Auburn University, Auburn; Auburn University, Auburn; Auburn University, Auburn ech0025@auburn.edu Wildlife, non-human primates (NHPs) in particular, can serve as reservoirs for […]
Designing an International Travel Course for Both Biology and Non-Biology Majors
Meeting Abstract P1-6 Friday, Jan. 4 15:30 – 17:30 Designing an International Travel Course for Both Biology and Non-Biology Majors FURIMSKY, MM*; BALCZON, JM; Westminster College, Pennsylvania; Westminster College, Pennsylvania furimsmm@westminster.edu International travel courses have enriched research and learning experiences for many undergraduate students as they develop an appreciation for the natural world. As part of the […]
Design your own fish Engaging museum visitors in biomechanics research
Meeting Abstract P1-16 Friday, Jan. 4 15:30 – 17:30 Design your own fish! Engaging museum visitors in biomechanics research PFEIFFENBERGER, J.A.*; DONATELLI, C.M.; MEKDARA, P.J.; FATH, M.J.; KHANNA, S.; SHEN, T.H.; TYTELL, E.D.; Tufts Univ.; Tufts Univ.; Tufts Univ.; Tufts Univ.; Tufts Univ.; Tufts Univ.; Tufts Univ. eric.tytell@tufts.edu https://sites.tufts.edu/tytelllab/ Most people enjoy watching colorful fish swim, and […]
Decoding the Algorithms for Head and Body Coordination during Visually Guided Flight
Meeting Abstract P1-288 Friday, Jan. 4 15:30 – 17:30 Decoding the Algorithms for Head and Body Coordination during Visually Guided Flight CELLINI, BO*; MONGEAU, J-M; Penn State University; Penn State University boc5244@psu.edu In flies, head and wing-driven body movement are coordinated to stabilize gaze, yet the underlying algorithms that permit simultaneous control of the head and body […]
Deciphering the consequences of yolk testosterone metabolism in birds Inactivation or modification of an active signal
Meeting Abstract P1-123 Friday, Jan. 4 15:30 – 17:30 Deciphering the consequences of yolk testosterone metabolism in birds: Inactivation or modification of an active signal? CAMPBELL, NA*; BOWDEN, RM; CASTO, JM; PAITZ, RT; Illinois St U; Illinois St U; Illinois St U; Illinois St U nacamp2@ilstu.edu Maternal steroids transferred to eggs produce variable phenotypic effects in offspring. […]
Cranial shape differences do not translate to bite force differences between musteloids with distinct dietary ecologies
Meeting Abstract P1-37 Friday, Jan. 4 15:30 – 17:30 Cranial shape differences do not translate to bite force differences between musteloids with distinct dietary ecologies LAW, CJ*; DURAN, E; HUNG, N; RICHARDS, E; SANTILLAN, I; MEHTA, R; Univ. of California, Santa Cruz cjlaw@ucsc.edu https://research.pbsci.ucsc.edu/eeb/cjlaw/ Size and shape are often considered important variables that lead to variation in […]
Cranial Armor of the Pleistocene Pampathere Holmesina (Xenarthra, Cingulata, Pampatheriidae)
Meeting Abstract P1-285 Friday, Jan. 4 15:30 – 17:30 Cranial Armor of the Pleistocene Pampathere Holmesina (Xenarthra, Cingulata, Pampatheriidae) NARDUCCI, RE*; HULBERT, RC; BOURQUE, JR; BLOCH, JI; University of Florida/Florida Museum; University of Florida/Florida Museum; University of Florida/Florida Museum; University of Florida/Florida Museum rnarducci@flmnh.ufl.edu The skin of cingulates is imbedded with plates of boney osteoderms, sutured together […]
