Meeting Abstract P1-155 Saturday, Jan. 4 The Sniff of Victory: The Road to Identify an Aggressive Male Chemosignal in Crayfish RUVINA, K; BERGMAN, D.A*; WRIGHT, M.A; Grand Valley State University; Grand Valley State University; Grand Valley State University ruvinak@mail.gvsu.edu It is well established in the scientific community that decapod crustaceans secrete molecules via nephropores to communicate with […]
sessions: Posters Session 1
The Role of Mitonuclear Coevolution in High Altitude Adaptation
Meeting Abstract P1-35 Saturday, Jan. 4 The Role of Mitonuclear Coevolution in High Altitude Adaptation CORDER, KR*; SCHWEIZER, RM; CHEVIRON , ZA; University of Montana; University of Montana; University of Montana keely.corder@umontana.edu http://keelycorder.weebly.com Metabolic function in eukaryotes relies on coordinated interactions between gene products from the nuclear and mitochondrial genomes. Because of these functional interactions, it is […]
The Retinal Pigments of Filter-feeding Sharks and their Role in Visual Foraging Ecology
Meeting Abstract P1-101 Saturday, Jan. 4 The Retinal Pigments of Filter-feeding Sharks and their Role in Visual Foraging Ecology SERBA, KM*; FASICK, JI; ALGRAIN, H; ROBINSON, PR; University of Tampa; University of Tampa; University of Maryland Baltimore County; University of Maryland Baltimore County katherine.serba@spartans.ut.edu The spectral tuning properties of the whale shark (Rhincodon typus), basking shark (Cetorhinus […]
The Relevance of Short Wavelength UV-B Radiation in Natural Light Environments
Meeting Abstract P1-239 Saturday, Jan. 4 The Relevance of Short Wavelength UV-B Radiation in Natural Light Environments NEBHUT, AN*; SEMRO, MR; SHINKLE, JR; Trinity University, San Antonio, TX; Trinity University, San Antonio, TX; Trinity University, San Antonio, TX anebhut@trinity.edu Plants have mechanisms to sense ultraviolet radiation as both a stressor and developmental signal and regulate their responses […]
The Relationship Between Movement Coordination and Suction Power During Feeding in Royal Knifefish (Chitala blanci)
Meeting Abstract P1-219 Saturday, Jan. 4 The Relationship Between Movement Coordination and Suction Power During Feeding in Royal Knifefish (Chitala blanci) LI, EY*; KACZMAREK, EB; OLSEN, AM; WELLER, HI; CAMP, AL; BRAINERD, EL; Brown University; Brown University; Brown University; Brown University; University of Liverpool; Brown University ellen_li@brown.edu Many species of fish use suction, generated by the rapid […]
The Physiological Effects of Cannabidiol on Toads
Meeting Abstract P1-256 Saturday, Jan. 4 The Physiological Effects of Cannabidiol on Toads GARDNER, LE*; WATSON, CM; SHIPLEY, MM; Midwestern State University; Midwestern State University; Midwestern State University lg99@me.com The widespread legalization of recreational cannabis use has expanded the commercialization of cannabidiol (CBD), a phytocannabinoid that accounts for approximately 40% of the extracts from the cannabis plant. […]
The Persistence of Resistance to Timber Rattlesnake Venom in Small Mammals
Meeting Abstract P1-40 Saturday, Jan. 4 The Persistence of Resistance to Timber Rattlesnake Venom in Small Mammals DIORIO, RD*; HOWEY, CAF; University of Scranton; University of Scranton raymond.diorio@scranton.edu http://www.chowey.net/lab-members Some snakes use venom to subdue their prey, but some prey species have evolved resistance to these toxins. Previous studies have shown that small mammal populations that overlap […]
The Offense and Defense of a Regenerated Weapon
Meeting Abstract P1-39 Saturday, Jan. 4 The Offense and Defense of a Regenerated Weapon GRAHAM, Z/G*; PALORO, A/V; VARGAS, C; ANGILLETTA, M/J; Arizona State University; Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo; Arizona State University; Arizona State University zgraham1@asu.edu Animals possess a variety of weapons that can displace and intimidate opponents during aggressive interactions. In many cases, severe injuries […]
The Importance of Olfactory Cues from Male Chin Glands & Multimodal Signal Use in Gopher Tortoises Gopherus polyphemus
Meeting Abstract P1-113 Saturday, Jan. 4 The Importance of Olfactory Cues from Male Chin Glands & Multimodal Signal Use in Gopher Tortoises Gopherus polyphemus KELLEY, MD; KA, C; MENDONCA, MT*; Auburn University; Auburn University; Auburn University mdk0014@auburn.edu Multimodal signalling can reinforce messages in communication. In gopher tortoises, the enlarged chin gland (CG) may serve as a visual […]
The Impact of the Orbital Hood on Spatial Vision in the Snapping Shrimp Alpheus heterochaelis
Meeting Abstract P1-100 Saturday, Jan. 4 The Impact of the Orbital Hood on Spatial Vision in the Snapping Shrimp Alpheus heterochaelis LUCIA, RL*; KINGSTON, ACN; SPEISER, DI; University of South Carolina; University of South Carolina; University of South Carolina rlucia@email.sc.edu Snapping shrimp (Decapoda: Alpheidae) produce shock waves with their snapping claws and they use these shock waves […]
