Consistent Foraging Niche Partitioning Between Two Peruvian Seabirds Under Varying El Niño-La Niña Conditions

Meeting Abstract P2-94  Sunday, Jan. 5  Consistent Foraging Niche Partitioning Between Two Peruvian Seabirds Under Varying El Niño-La Niña Conditions WANG, SY*; ZAVALAGA, CB; POLITO, MJ; Louisiana State University; Universidad Científica del Sur; Louisiana State University swang67@lsu.edu http://www.oceanography.lsu.edu/politolab/ The ecology and productivity of the Northern Humboldt Current System is affected by interannual temperature fluctuations caused by the […]

Connecting thermal performance from mitochondrial physiology to population growth rate in an outbred insect population

Meeting Abstract P2-164  Sunday, Jan. 5  Connecting thermal performance from mitochondrial physiology to population growth rate in an outbred insect population EL-SHESHENY, IA*; MATOO, OB; DELONG, JP; MONTOOTH, KL; University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA & Tanta University, Egypt; School of Biological Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; School of Biological Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; School of Biological Sciences, University of […]

Computational Modeling of Latch-Spring Systems

Meeting Abstract P2-213  Sunday, Jan. 5  Computational Modeling of Latch-Spring Systems COOK, A*; ILTON, M; Harvey Mudd College; Harvey Mudd College acook@hmc.edu Latch mediated, spring actuated (LaMSA) systems occur in nature as a way to drastically amplify the kinematic performance of a mechanical system. LaMSA systems exhibit remarkable diversity in mechanisms and materials, which makes it challenging […]

Competitive interaction and foraging speed in the invasive shrimp, Palaemon macrodactylus, and three species of native Palaemon shrimp in New Jersey Waters

Meeting Abstract P2-106  Sunday, Jan. 5  Competitive interaction and foraging speed in the invasive shrimp, Palaemon macrodactylus, and three species of native Palaemon shrimp in New Jersey Waters. HORVATH, T*; BERGEY, L; RITCHIE, L; SEMANCHIK, P; Centenary University; Centenary University; Centenary University; Centenary University Tess.Horvath@centenaryuniversity.edu Competitive interactions and foraging speed were observed in four estuarine grass shrimp, […]

Comparison of intersex severity between two types of histological sections using testes of Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides) and Spotted Bass (M punctulatus) from the Chattahoochee River, Georgia

Meeting Abstract P2-69  Sunday, Jan. 5  Comparison of intersex severity between two types of histological sections using testes of Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides) and Spotted Bass (M. punctulatus) from the Chattahoochee River, Georgia ABERNATHY, A.L*; KLAR, E.A; JORDAN, C.H; JOSHI, M.M; NEWBREY, M.G; Columbus State University; Columbus State University; Columbus State University; Columbus State University; Columbus State […]

Comparison of Temperature Preference and Qsub10sub Between Two Juvenile Shark Species

Meeting Abstract P2-172  Sunday, Jan. 5  Comparison of Temperature Preference and Q10 Between Two Juvenile Shark Species SKELTON, ZR*; WEGNER, NC; PRINZING, TS; HASTINGS, PA; University of California, San Diego; Southwest Fisheries Science Center, NOAA Fisheries ; Simon Fraser University; University of California, San Diego zskelton@ucsd.edu Many ectotherms, including sharks, behaviorally thermoregulate to optimize physiological processes. Juvenile […]

Comparative platyrrhine walking kinematics across natural, discontinuous substrates

Meeting Abstract P2-216  Sunday, Jan. 5  Comparative platyrrhine walking kinematics across natural, discontinuous substrates MCNAMARA, A*; DUNHAM, NT; YOUNG, JW; STANTON, DW; WOOD, J; SHAPIRO, LJ; University of Texas, Austin; Cleveland Metroparks Zoo; Northeast Ohio Medical University; UT Austin; UT Austin; UT Austin allison.mcnamara@utexas.edu Wild primates navigate arboreal habitats that include multiple, inconsistent substrates with diverse characteristics. […]

Comparative Limb Bone Scaling and Shape in Emydid Turtles

Meeting Abstract P2-195  Sunday, Jan. 5  Comparative Limb Bone Scaling and Shape in Emydid Turtles YOUNG, VKH*; STARNER, MK; BAEZA, JA; BLOB, RW; Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN; Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN; Clemson University, Clemson, SC; Clemson University, Clemson, SC vyoung@saintmarys.edu http://vanessakhyoung.weebly.com Limb bone morphology often correlates with functional demands placed on animals by […]

Combatting Antibiotic Resistance Bioprospecting for Antimicrobial Peptides in the Deep-Sea Coral Lophelia pertusa

Meeting Abstract P2-248  Sunday, Jan. 5  Combatting Antibiotic Resistance: Bioprospecting for Antimicrobial Peptides in the Deep-Sea Coral Lophelia pertusa CASSAVAUGH, CM*; LAMONT, S; SZUCH, CP; CARFAGNO, A; GILLEVET, PM; BISHOP, BM; COOK, GM; New England College; George Mason University; New England College; George Mason University; George Mason University; George Mason University; New England College ccassavaugh_ug@nec.edu Bioprospecting for […]

Color Morph Distribution of Western Ribbon Snakes (Thamnophis proximus) in Texas

Meeting Abstract P2-43  Sunday, Jan. 5  Color Morph Distribution of Western Ribbon Snakes (Thamnophis proximus) in Texas THOMPSON, ML*; MCENTIRE, KD; Trinity University, San Antonio TX; Trinity University, San Antonio TX mthomps4@trinity.edu Color is used in a variety of ways by animals, from sexual selection to crypsis and warning coloration. Color variation within a species allows for […]

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