Meeting Abstract P3.102 Sunday, Jan. 6 The use of geometric morphometrics and artificial neural networks to identify teeth to species in requiem sharks (Carcharhinus sp.) SODA, KJ*; SLICE, DE; NAYLOR, GJP; Florida State Univ.; Florida State Univ.; College of Charleston,SC kjs11w@my.fsu.edu Although many species of shark are identifiable based on tooth morphology, smooth continuous gradients in morphology […]
sessions: Posters Session 3
The scaling of suction feeding mechanics as predicted by inviscid flow models
Meeting Abstract P3.114 Sunday, Jan. 6 The scaling of suction feeding mechanics as predicted by inviscid flow models OLAIVAR, A F*; BROWN, M D; BERG, O; MULLER, U K; California State University, Fresno; California State University, Fresno; California State University, Fresno; California State University, Fresno umuller@csufresno.edu Suction feeding is a common method of prey capture in aquatic […]
The molecular mechanisms of germline regeneration in Parhyale hawaiensis
Meeting Abstract P3.78 Sunday, Jan. 6 The molecular mechanisms of germline regeneration in Parhyale hawaiensis KACZMARCZYK, A.N*; PATEL, N.; Univ. of California, Berkeley; Univ. of California, Berkeley ankaczmarczyk@berkeley.edu Germline cells play a unique role in sexually reproducing organisms – these cells form the gametes that maintain the continuity of genetic information across generations. The molecular mechanisms responsible […]
The impact of hybridization on morphological variation in Xiphophorus fish
Meeting Abstract P3.84 Sunday, Jan. 6 The impact of hybridization on morphological variation in Xiphophorus fish MACEDO, D.C.*; JOHNSON, J.B.; ROSENTHAL, G.G.; Texas A&M University; Texas A&M University; Texas A&M University dani.macedo429@gmail.com Natural hybrid systems allow for the study of sexual and natural section as they may be responsible for populations that are free to evolve in […]
The feeding ecology of the pygmy (K breviceps) and dwarf (K sima) sperm whale inferred from diet and stable isotope analyses
Meeting Abstract P3.40 Sunday, Jan. 6 The feeding ecology of the pygmy (K. breviceps) and dwarf (K. sima) sperm whale inferred from diet and stable isotope analyses. STAUDINGER, M.D.; MCALARNEY, R.J.*; MCLELLAN, W.A.; PABST, D.A.; University of Missouri Columbia; University North Carolina Wilmington; University North Carolina Wilmington; University North Carolina Wilmington mcalarneyr@uncw.edu A paired approach of stomach […]
The effects of tail clipping on larval Ambystoma californiense
Meeting Abstract P3.38 Sunday, Jan. 6 The effects of tail clipping on larval Ambystoma californiense POLICH, R/P*; SEARCY, C/A; SHAFFER, H/B; Iowa State University; University of California, Davis ; University of California, Los Angeles rlpolich@iastate.edu The California tiger salamander (Ambystoma californiense, CTS) is a salamander native to central and coastal California. This salamander faces many threats to […]
The effects of chronic stress on sleep in house sparrows (Passer domesticus)
Meeting Abstract P3.187 Sunday, Jan. 6 The effects of chronic stress on sleep in house sparrows (Passer domesticus) NELSON, L.; COX, L.; HYMES, S.; WOODWORTH, E.; BOWLIN, M.S.*; University of Michigan-Dearborn; University of Michigan-Dearborn; University of Michigan-Dearborn; University of Michigan-Dearborn; University of Michigan-Dearborn melissabowlin@gmail.com Sleep is an important phenomenon in the animal kingdom, yet its function(s) and […]
The effects of adolescent stress on adult behavior
Meeting Abstract P3.188 Sunday, Jan. 6 The effects of adolescent stress on adult behavior CHABY, L.E.*; CAVIGELLI, S.A.; WANG, K.; WHITE, A.; BRAITHWAITE, V.A.; Pennsylvania State University; Pennsylvania State University; University of Pittsburg; Pennsylvania State University; Pennsylvania State University Lec5252@psu.edu Animals that experience stressors in early life often have modified stress responsivity and associated changes in behavior […]
The effect of temperature on respiration rates of four key aquatic insect taxa in California riverine food webs
Meeting Abstract P3.212 Sunday, Jan. 6 The effect of temperature on respiration rates of four key aquatic insect taxa in California riverine food webs. ALLEN, TR*; NGUYEN, JV; FAY, SA; POWER, ME; STILLMAN, JH; Univ. of California, Berkeley; Univ. of California, Berkeley; Univ. of California, Berkeley; Univ. of California, Berkeley; Univ. of California, Berkeley scott.a.fay@gmail.com Predicting changes […]
The effect of eccentric exercise on whole animal performance and muscle properties
Meeting Abstract P3.194 Sunday, Jan. 6 The effect of eccentric exercise on whole animal performance and muscle properties. CORCORAN, MA*; PACE, CM; FUQUA, RD; NISHIKAWA, KC; Northern Arizona University michele.corcoran@coconino.edu Animals performing vertical jumps are thought to utilize elastic structures to store energy and increase jump height. Additionally, eccentric (lengthening) muscle contractions may provide additional elastic recoil […]
