Meeting Abstract P2-186 Sunday, Jan. 5 Investigation of Nuptial Pads in Xenopus laevis Exposed to the Pesticide Imidacloprid FALSO, MS*; GUSTAFSON, KL; MARSHALL, LV; FALSO, PG; Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA; Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA; Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA; Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA miranda.falso@sru.edu Amphibians populations are experiencing widespread and […]
sessions: Posters Session 2
Investigating the seasonal patterns of zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) growth and physiology using field enclosures in central Illinois
Meeting Abstract P2-8 Sunday, Jan. 5 Investigating the seasonal patterns of zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) growth and physiology using field enclosures in central Illinois TOPPING, NE*; JOST, JA; Bradley University Peoria Il ntopping@mail.bradley.edu Since its introduction, the zebra mussel has caused widespread destruction by reproducing often, attaining high densities, and negatively impacting the ecosystem. While zebra mussel […]
Investigating the dissemination of antibiotic resistant Enterobacteriaceae microorganisms via a migratory bird species
Meeting Abstract P2-240 Sunday, Jan. 5 Investigating the dissemination of antibiotic resistant Enterobacteriaceae microorganisms via a migratory bird species WATSON, LAR*; MUSGROVE, CM; HINDS, AD; AMBARDAR, M; CARVALHO, CM; Fort Hays State University; Fort Hays State University; Fort Hays State University; Fort Hays State University; Fort Hays State University cmdasilvacarvalho@fhsu.edu Antibiotic resistance is a complex and multifaceted […]
Investigating How Ecological Traits Influence the Evolution and Diversity of Armadillo Armor
Meeting Abstract P2-54 Sunday, Jan. 5 Investigating How Ecological Traits Influence the Evolution and Diversity of Armadillo Armor STAPP, C*; STANKOWICH, T; PAIG-TRAN, M; CSU Long Beach; CSU Long Beach; CSU Fullerton caitlin.stapp@student.csulb.edu Various selective pressures have undoubtedly influenced the adaptive radiation of defense mechanisms across taxa. While the correlates that favor the evolution of morphological defenses […]
Intraspecific Variation in Lizard Sperm and Testis Morphology
Meeting Abstract P2-30 Sunday, Jan. 5 Intraspecific Variation in Lizard Sperm and Testis Morphology CARSON, IR*; HALL, HR; KAHRL, AF; JOHNSON, MA; Trinity University, San Antonio; University of Virginia, Charlottesville; Stockholm University, Sweden icarson@trinity.edu The production of functional sperm is the primary task of the testis, yet we know relatively little about the relationship between testis architecture […]
Interactive effects of oxygen and temperature on physiology and behavior of the splash pool copepod Tigriopus californicus
Meeting Abstract P2-169 Sunday, Jan. 5 Interactive effects of oxygen and temperature on physiology and behavior of the splash pool copepod Tigriopus californicus CUEVAS-SANCHEZ, A.Y*; MOESER, E; BUHL, K; DINH, K.V; DOWD, W.W; Washington State University; University of California, Los Angeles; Washington State Univ; Washington State Univ; Washington State Univ a.cuevas-sanchez@wsu.edu Splash pools along rocky coastlines experience […]
Insights into the Evolutionary History of Lamprophiid Snakes from Vertebral Morphology Using Computed Tomography
Meeting Abstract P2-27 Sunday, Jan. 5 Insights into the Evolutionary History of Lamprophiid Snakes from Vertebral Morphology Using Computed Tomography TUNNELL WILSON, W/T*; JACKSON, K; JACOBS, J/L; SEKITS, N; SMITH, E/N; Whitman College; Whitman College; University of Texas at Arlington; Whitman College; University of Texas at Arlington tunnelwt@whitman.edu Understanding snake vertebrae is essential to understanding snake evolution. […]
Inhibition pattern of testicular steroidogenesis by dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene (DDE) during chronic and acute exposure
Meeting Abstract P2-71 Sunday, Jan. 5 Inhibition pattern of testicular steroidogenesis by dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene (DDE) during chronic and acute exposure MOLINA, EM*; MENDONCA, MT; Auburn University ; Auburn University emm0044@auburn.edu Persistent organic pollutants, such as dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT), can remain in the environment at sub-lethal levels for decades. Analysis of soil from a DDT abatement site (Redstone Arsenal, a […]
Incentive Contrast vs Optimal Foraging in Honey Bee Decision Making
Meeting Abstract P2-95 Sunday, Jan. 5 Incentive Contrast vs Optimal Foraging in Honey Bee Decision Making FLETCHER, SJ*; DE-JESUS SOTO, MG; ABRAMSON, CI; BARTHELL, J; PETANIDOU, T; TSCHEULIN, T; GIRAY, T; SE Ok St Univ; Univ of Puerto Rico; Ok State Univ; Univ of Central Ok; Univ of the Aegean; Univ of the Aegean; Univ of Puerto […]
Implication of Choice of Burrow Location in the Thirteen-Lined Ground Squirrel ( Ictidomys tridecemlineatus)
Meeting Abstract P2-104 Sunday, Jan. 5 Implication of Choice of Burrow Location in the Thirteen-Lined Ground Squirrel ( Ictidomys tridecemlineatus) ARMSTRONG, TBK*; DAVIS, E; DICKERSON, H; HEALY, JE; Austin College, Sherman, TX taqwaarmstrong@gmail.com Thirteen-lined ground squirrels (TLGS) range from Texas to Canada, but recently there are fewer colonies in the most southern portion of their range, possibly […]
