Meeting Abstract P3.77  Wednesday, Jan. 6  Acoustic resonance of the middle-ear in Alligator—implications for behavioral correlations. DUFEAU, DL*; WITMER, LM; Ohio University; Ohio University dd299405@ohio.edu The middle-ear space of crocodylians, and the pneumatic diverticula arising from it, are greatly expanded. This expanded sinus system invades the braincase to the extent that broad contralateral communications are created, resulting […]

Meeting Abstract P3.141  Wednesday, Jan. 6  A histological investigation of cranial kinesis in geckos: testing predictors of joint type PAYNE, S.L.**; VICKARYOUS, M.K.; University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada; University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada spayne@uoguelph.ca Cranial kinesis is a widespread feature of gekkotan lizards. Based on previous biomechanical studies, it is speculated that most joints involved in cranial […]

Meeting Abstract P3.51  Wednesday, Jan. 6  A conserved role of the homeobox transcription factor Tinman during heart development of the bobtail squid Euprymna scolopes NÖDL, Marie T.*; DE COUET, H. Gert; Department of Theoretical Biology, University of Vienna, Austria; Department of Zoology, University of Hawaii at Manoa couet@hawaii.edu The heart is a key morphological innovation in the […]

Meeting Abstract P3.6  Wednesday, Jan. 6  A comparative method approach to estimation of heritability with inbred strains DOHM, Michael; Chaminade University, Honolulu mdohm@chaminade.edu Quantitative genetic studies, now applied to an increasing number of species, remain challenging to do with outbred populations. Thus, use of inbred lines continue to be an important resource for establishing genetic based differences […]

Meeting Abstract P3.78  Wednesday, Jan. 6  A Mechanical Comparison of Shell Morphology in Two Subspecies of Chrysemys picta GOODFRIEND, Amy C.*; STAYTON, C. Tristan; Bucknell University; Bucknell University acg010@bucknell.edu The construction of a turtle’s shell has been hypothesized to affect its performance under various loading conditions. The arrangement of bony plates in the carapace of the turtle […]

Meeting Abstract P3.150  Thursday, Jan. 6  Xenopus laevis does not need to use lungs to breath ROSE, C.S.*; JAMES, B.D.; James Madison University rosecs@jmu.edu Amphibians differ from other tetrapods in utilizing gills and lungs as larvae. While lung use is considered obligatory in frogs, when tadpoles start using lungs and when lung use becomes obligatory is unclear. […]

Meeting Abstract P3.68  Thursday, Jan. 6  XROMM analysis of pharyngeal jaw function in Grass Carp, Ctenopharyngodon idella TARRANT, J C*; GIDMARK, N J; BRAINERD, E L; Brown University; Brown University; Brown University James_Tarrant@brown.edu Herbivory is a challenging feeding mode for vertebrates since they do not innately produce digestive enzymes that can break down cellulose. The herbivorous Grass […]

Meeting Abstract P3.35  Thursday, Jan. 6  What is the cost of going green? HALE, A.M.; KARSTEN, K.B.*; Texas Christian Univ.; Texas Christian Univ. k.karsten@tcu.edu Wind energy is expanding at an incredible pace nationally and internationally. The benefits are intuitive and obvious: a renewable source of energy, low carbon emissions, and in arid environments, the lack of water […]

Meeting Abstract P3.110  Thursday, Jan. 6  Warm and humid: Nest-site selection in an emerging parental care model STAHLSCHMIDT, Z.R.*; BRASHEARS, J; DENARDO, D.F.; Arizona State Univ., Tempe; Arizona State Univ., Tempe; Arizona State Univ., Tempe zs@asu.edu Parental care represents an adaptation of great importance, as it is a convergent trait exploited by a broad range of taxa. […]

Meeting Abstract P3.86  Thursday, Jan. 6  Want to be an elite diver? Get fat! The underlying secrets of myoglobin regulation in Weddell seal muscle cells DE MIRANDA JR., M.A.*; SCHLATER, A.E.; GREEN, T.L.; KANATOUS, S.B.; Colorado State University; Colorado State University; Colorado State University; Colorado State University demiranda.michael@gmail.com The purpose of this study was to uncover factors […]