Meeting Abstract P2-56 Sunday, Jan. 5 Effects of Bisphenol-S and Estrogen on p53 Expression in Ovarian Tissue of Zebrafish (Danio rerio) FAIRBANKS, J*; DEMARAIS, A; University of Puget Sound jfairbanks@pugetsound.edu Bisphenol A (BPA) is one the most widely used plasticizing compounds. As an endocrine disruptor, BPA could affect ovarian function and embryonic development. Bisphenol S (BPS) has […]
sessions: Posters Session 2
Earliest known material of Amia, bowfin, from the Sentinel Butte Formation (Paleocene), Medora, North Dakota
Meeting Abstract P2-51 Sunday, Jan. 5 Earliest known material of Amia, bowfin, from the Sentinel Butte Formation (Paleocene), Medora, North Dakota MOORE, AG*; NEWBREY, MG; MARTíN-ABAD, H; BOYD, C; HOGANSON, J; BAIR, MA; Department of Biology, Columbus State University, Columbus, GA; Department of Biology, Columbus State University, Columbus, GA; Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain; North Dakota […]
Dorsal pattern polymorphism in female Brown Anoles testing the “male-mimicry hypothesis”
Meeting Abstract P2-57 Sunday, Jan. 5 Dorsal pattern polymorphism in female Brown Anoles: testing the “male-mimicry hypothesis” COOK, TO; FARGEVIEILLE, A*; WARNER, DA; Auburn University, Auburn, AL; Auburn University, Auburn, AL; Auburn University, Auburn AL akf0020@auburn.edu To understand the evolution of polymorphisms in females, many scientists have been interested in the “male mimicry hypothesis”. The evolutionary explanation […]
Does the contribution of elastic recoil vary with temperature and between strike and chewing behaviors in axolotl feeding
Meeting Abstract P2-203 Sunday, Jan. 5 Does the contribution of elastic recoil vary with temperature and between strike and chewing behaviors in axolotl feeding? PANESSITI, CE*; RICKARDS, G; RULL, M; KONOW, N; UMass Lowell; Andover High; UMass Lowell; UMass Lowell Caitlin_Panessiti@student.uml.edu http://Konowlab.weebly.com In feeding systems, jaw opening and closing may involve both muscle contractions and the stretch […]
Does reproductive investment trade off with hardening or cross-tolerance related to heat and desiccation
Meeting Abstract P2-156 Sunday, Jan. 5 Does reproductive investment trade off with hardening or cross-tolerance related to heat and desiccation? HARTER, LN*; STAHLSCHMIDT, ZR; U Pacific; U Pacific l_harter@u.pacific.edu http://stahlschmidtlab.weebly.com/ Animals exhibit physiological adjustments to many different environmental stressors, including heat waves and droughts (water limitation). For example, prior exposure to a given stressor (e.g., heat) can […]
Does Within-Nest Variation in Incubation Temperature Lead to Differences in Competitive Ability Within Avian Broods
Meeting Abstract P2-79 Sunday, Jan. 5 Does Within-Nest Variation in Incubation Temperature Lead to Differences in Competitive Ability Within Avian Broods? HOPE, SF*; KENNAMER, RA; GRIMAUDO, A; HALLAGAN, JJ; HOPKINS, WA; Virginia Tech; University of Georgia, SREL; Virginia Tech; Stockton University, New Jersey; Virginia Tech shope@vt.edu Across taxa, parents have major effects on their offspring by influencing […]
Does Sodium Perchlorate Act as an Obesogen in Developing Zebrafish
Meeting Abstract P2-72 Sunday, Jan. 5 Does Sodium Perchlorate Act as an Obesogen in Developing Zebrafish? AXLID, EG*; MINICOZZI, MR; BUCK, CL; VON HIPPEL, FA; Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff; Minnesota State University, Mankato; Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff; Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff ega34@nau.edu Sodium perchlorate (NaClO4) is a compound used as an oxidizer in a range of military […]
Do Facultative Coral Hosts Buffer Their Symbionts in Response to Thermal Extremes
Meeting Abstract P2-246 Sunday, Jan. 5 Do Facultative Coral Hosts Buffer Their Symbionts in Response to Thermal Extremes? AICHELMAN, HE*; WUITCHIK, DM; ATHERTON, KF; KRIEFALL, NG; DAVIES, SW; Boston University; Boston University; Boston University; Boston University; Boston University hannahaichelman@gmail.com Increasing ocean temperatures resulting from climate change compromise the symbiotic relationship between coral hosts and their algal symbionts. […]
Diversity and evolution of trigeminal branching patterns in sauropsids
Meeting Abstract P2-55.5 Sunday, Jan. 5 Diversity and evolution of trigeminal branching patterns in sauropsids LESSNER, E/J*; HOLLIDAY, C/M; University of Missouri; University of Missouri ejlessner@mail.missouri.edu Vertebrates evolved numerous types of integumentary sensory systems, many of which enhance facial somatosensation. Species with sensitive faces exhibit high densities of trigeminal nerve-innervated receptors at the ends of nerve branches […]
Distribution of Oocysts of Two Neogregarines (Mattesia sp and Ophryocystis elektroscirrha), which Infect the Hypodermis of Fire Ants, Solenopsidini, and Milkweed Butterflies, Danaini
Meeting Abstract P2-242 Sunday, Jan. 5 Distribution of Oocysts of Two Neogregarines (Mattesia sp. and Ophryocystis elektroscirrha), which Infect the Hypodermis of Fire Ants, Solenopsidini, and Milkweed Butterflies, Danaini SHANNON, RP*; NADEN, L; BOLEK, MG; Oklahoma State University shannrp@okstate.edu Protozoa in the order Neogregarinorida (Gregarinea: Apicomplexa) infect the fat body, hypodermis, intestine or Malpighian tubules of insect […]
