Meeting Abstract P2-125 Sunday, Jan. 5 Anatomical and behavioral differences in Drosophila melanogaster and Drosophila mojavensis suggest divergence of visual circuits FRAZER, R.E*; CURREA , J.P; THEOBALD, J.C; WASSERMAN, S.M; Wellelsey College; Floridal International University; Floridal International University; Wellesley College rfrazer@wellesley.edu In order to survive, animals must quickly decide if certain sensory stimuli are salient, then they […]
sessions: Posters Session 2
Analysis of synthetic cone snail venom through a novel zebrafish spinal motility assay
Meeting Abstract P2-123 Sunday, Jan. 5 Analysis of synthetic cone snail venom through a novel zebrafish spinal motility assay MCCONNELL, I*; SCHULZ , J; MEDINA, K; Occidental College ; Occidental College ; Occidental College imcconnell@oxy.edu Cone snails are a family of venomous predatory gastropods that use a harpoon-like radular tooth and peptide neurotoxin containing venom to paralyze […]
Age-related change in the auditory sensitivity of zebrafish (Danio rerio)
Meeting Abstract P2-114 Sunday, Jan. 5 Age-related change in the auditory sensitivity of zebrafish (Danio rerio) ZENG, R*; BROWN, A; SISNEROS, J; University of Washington ; University of Washington ; University of Washington zengr@uw.edu Vertebrate animals can undergo changes in sensory physiology due to aging. Despite our increased knowledge regarding the underlying mechanisms of aging, we still […]
Aerobic Scope is increased to support flight in wing-polymorphic female crickets, Gryllus firmus
Meeting Abstract P2-179 Sunday, Jan. 5 Aerobic Scope is increased to support flight in wing-polymorphic female crickets, Gryllus firmus QUINTANILLA RAMIREZ, GS*; TREIDEL, LA; WILLIAMS, CM; Univ. of California, Berkeley; Univ. of California, Berkeley; Univ. of California, Berkeley sigridquinta@berkeley.edu Flight is an energetically demanding activity, which may require a remodeling of metabolic pathways to support higher aerobic […]
Adhesive Performance of Tokay Geckos (Gekko gecko) as a Function of Variable Surface Temperature
Meeting Abstract P2-232 Sunday, Jan. 5 Adhesive Performance of Tokay Geckos (Gekko gecko) as a Function of Variable Surface Temperature O’LEARY, NE*; STARK, AY; Villanova University; Villanova University noleary1@villanova.edu Geckos use millions of hair-like protrusions on their toe pads (setae) to utilize weak intermolecular van der Waal bond forces and achieve strong adhesion to a variety of […]
Activity drives investment in hematocrit recovery versus fat storage in food-restricted captive red crossbills Loxia curvirostra
Meeting Abstract P2-181 Sunday, Jan. 5 Activity drives investment in hematocrit recovery versus fat storage in food-restricted captive red crossbills Loxia curvirostra CORNELIUS, JM*; CAMERON, R; BRADLEY, D; Oregon State University; Eastern Michigan University; Eastern Michigan University cornelja@oregonstate.edu Hematocrit – or the percent volume of red blood cells in whole blood – is thought to fluctuate adaptively […]
A robophysical snake with bio-inspired actuation to explore the role of passive mechanics in limbless locomotors
Meeting Abstract P2-223 Sunday, Jan. 5 A robophysical snake with bio-inspired actuation to explore the role of passive mechanics in limbless locomotors. MAISONNEUVE, MC*; SCHIEBEL, PE; GOLDMAN, DI; Georgia Institute of Technology ; Georgia Institute of Technology ; Georgia Institute of Technology mmaisonneuve3@gatech.edu http://crablab.gatech.edu/ Animals like snakes use traveling body bends to move in multi-component terrestrial terrain. […]
A new sensory ending in the paired fins of damselfish
Meeting Abstract P2-120 Sunday, Jan. 5 A new sensory ending in the paired fins of damselfish HARDY, AR*; HALE, ME; University of Chicago; University of Chicago arhardy7@uchicago.edu The fins of fishes are innervated with sensory nerves and specialized endings capable of providing feedback on the environment. Here we describe the morphology and distribution of a newly identified […]
A model for directional magnetic field processing in the Caribbean spiny lobster Panulirus argus
Meeting Abstract P2-141 Sunday, Jan. 5 A model for directional magnetic field processing in the Caribbean spiny lobster Panulirus argus HAVENS, LT*; LOHMANN, KJ; University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill lukethavens@gmail.com Many animals use Earth’s magnetic field to acquire positional or directional information for use during directed travel. However, despite its […]
A comparison of two distinct pelagic camouflage strategies in teleosts
Meeting Abstract P2-109 Sunday, Jan. 5 A comparison of two distinct pelagic camouflage strategies in teleosts BRADY, PC*; GARCIA, M; HERNANDEZ, T; AALUND, M; ELLERD, R; GRUEV, V; CUMMINGS, ME; The University of Texas at Austin; University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign; The University of Texas at Austin; The University of Texas at Austin; Texas A&M University; […]
