Meeting Abstract P2-167 Sunday, Jan. 5 Heat shock physiology: measuring the metabolic impacts of thermal stress in Drosophila melanogaster RAMSARAN, S/K*; WATERS, J/S; Providence College sramsara@friars.providence.edu Organisms live in thermally dynamic environments and have evolved mechanisms to survive acute thermal stress. These include behavioral responses such as movements toward preferred temperatures and postural modification and molecular mechanisms […]
sessions: Posters Session 2
Heat Tolerance of North Slope Fishes
Meeting Abstract P2-158 Sunday, Jan. 5 Heat Tolerance of North Slope Fishes BILYK, KT*; SFORMO, T; Western Kentucky University; Department of Wildlife Management, North Slope Borough and Institute of Arctic Biology, University of Alaska Fairbanks kevin.bilyk@wku.edu Arctic waters are home to a highly cold-adapted ichthyofauna. As these fishes have evolved for life in the cold, understanding their […]
Heat Dissipation by Hummingbirds during Perching Following a Hovering Bout
Meeting Abstract P2-160 Sunday, Jan. 5 Heat Dissipation by Hummingbirds during Perching Following a Hovering Bout SHANNON, ES*; POWERS, DR; George Fox University; George Fox University eshannon17@georgefox.edu The low mechanical efficiency of hummingbird flight muscles results in the production of large amounts of endogenous heat during hovering. Dissipation of this extra heat is necessary to avoid hyperthermia […]
Hands down Understanding elbow kinematics of the central bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps)
Meeting Abstract P2-226 Sunday, Jan. 5 Hands down: Understanding elbow kinematics of the central bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps) BONNAN, MF; MOORE CRISP, L*; BARTON, A; DIZINNO, J; MULLER, K; SMITH, J; WALKER, J; Stockton University; Stockton University; Red Bank Veterinary Hospital; Stockton University; Stockton University; Stockton University; Stockton University leximoore@gmail.com Despite decades of research on lizard locomotion, […]
HPA-axis Functioning and Parental Care in Japanese Quail
Meeting Abstract P2-62 Sunday, Jan. 5 HPA-axis Functioning and Parental Care in Japanese Quail DE BRUIJN, R; KHOSHABA, E; LOPES, PC*; Chapman Univ.; Chapman Univ.; Chapman Univ. lopes@chapman.edu http://www.patriciaclopes.com/ Glucocorticoids (GCs) are thought to impact reproductive success, and ultimately fitness. In this study we focus specifically on the relationship between GCs and parental care. Captive bred Japanese […]
HIF-1α Protein Levels in Tissues of Fundulus grandis During Hypoxia
Meeting Abstract P2-151 Sunday, Jan. 5 HIF-1α Protein Levels in Tissues of Fundulus grandis During Hypoxia HARRIS, JC*; REES, BB; University of New Orleans; University of New Orleans jcharris@my.uno.edu The hypoxia-inducible transcription factor (HIF) is the master regulator of gene expression underlying compensatory mechanisms that contribute to the ability of mammalian cells and tissues to withstand exposure […]
Gut Feeling Characterizing the Origin and Divergence of Cell Types in the Light Organ of Bioluminescent Ostracods
Meeting Abstract P2-55 Sunday, Jan. 5 Gut Feeling: Characterizing the Origin and Divergence of Cell Types in the Light Organ of Bioluminescent Ostracods. MESROP, LM*; GOODHEART, JG; LEUNG, NL; OAKLEY , TO; University of California, Santa Barbara ; University of California, Santa Barbara; University of California, Santa Barbara; University of California, Santa Barbara lmesrop@ucsb.edu Throughout their evolutionary […]
Gone with the wind side-blotched lizards (Uta stansburiana) have fewer parasites and a reduction in reactive oxygen metabolites at wind farms
Meeting Abstract P2-237 Sunday, Jan. 5 Gone with the wind: side-blotched lizards (Uta stansburiana) have fewer parasites and a reduction in reactive oxygen metabolites at wind farms. ALAASAM, VJ*; KEEHN, JE; DURSO, AM; FRENCH, SS; FELDMAN, CR; University of Nevada, Reno, NV; Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Central Point, OR; Utah State University, Logan UT; Utah […]
GnRH as a Neuromodulator in Midbrain Sensory Regions during the Female Cichlid Reproductive Cycle
Meeting Abstract P2-129 Sunday, Jan. 5 GnRH as a Neuromodulator in Midbrain Sensory Regions during the Female Cichlid Reproductive Cycle MAIER, MA*; MARUSKA, KP; Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge; Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge mmaier3@lsu.edu http://www.kmaruska.biology.lsu.edu/ Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) 1 neurons in the hypothalamus regulate the reproductive axis, whereas GnRH2 and GnRH3 have widespread projections throughout the […]
Genetic analysis of invasive Pomacea sp in Florida
Meeting Abstract P2-2 Sunday, Jan. 5 Genetic analysis of invasive Pomacea sp. in Florida GLOVER, AR*; BRANNOCK, PM; Rollins College ; Rollins College aglover1@rollins.edu Pomacea maculate and P. canaliculata are two apple snail species found extensively outside their native range of Central and South America. Both species have been reported within Florida (FL) ecosystems where they have […]
