Meeting Abstract P3.186 Sunday, Jan. 6 The effect of chronic stress on the avian gut microbial community MADDEN, A.A.*; LATTIN, C.R.; ROMERO, L.M; FIERER, N.; STARKS, P.T.; Tufts University, Medford, MA; Tufts University, Medford, MA; Tufts University, Medford, MA; Univ. of Colorado, Boulder; Tufts University, Medford, MA madden.anne@gmail.com Acute host stress causes a shift in the vertebrate […]
sessions: Posters Session 3
The diversity and evolution of locomotor muscle properties in anurans
Meeting Abstract P3.191 Sunday, Jan. 6 The diversity and evolution of locomotor muscle properties in anurans ASTLEY, H. C.*; ROBERTS, T. J.; Brown University henry_astley@brown.edu Anuran jumping is a model system for linking muscle physiology to organismal performance. However, anuran species display substantial diversity in their locomotion and morphology, reflecting their habitats (including aquatic, terrestrial, arboreal, and […]
The Use of Chemoreception for Host Selection in Ovipositing Callosobruchus maculatus
Meeting Abstract P3.55 Sunday, Jan. 6 The Use of Chemoreception for Host Selection in Ovipositing Callosobruchus maculatus MOMIN, N.*; HIGGINS, A.; MUSOLF, B.E.; Clayton State University; Clayton State University; Clayton State University NuzhatMomin@mail.clayton.edu The bean beetle, Callosobruchus maculatus, parasitizes beans causing a reduction in the nutritive value and quality of seeds in developing countries. If it were […]
The Peritrophic Membrane of the Giant Keyhole Limpet
Meeting Abstract P3.134 Sunday, Jan. 6 The Peritrophic Membrane of the Giant Keyhole Limpet MARTIN, GG*; VALK, J; Occidental College, Los Angeles; Occidental College, Los Angeles gmartin@oxy.edu Peritrophic membranes are acellular wrappers secreted by the gut epithelium around ingested materials and persisting to package fecal pellets. They may serve to protect the gut from abrasive items such […]
The Morphology and Ontogeny of Cleaning Behavior in Labrid Fishes
Meeting Abstract P3.115 Sunday, Jan. 6 The Morphology and Ontogeny of Cleaning Behavior in Labrid Fishes BALIGA, VB; Univ. of California, Santa Cruz vbaliga@ucsc.edu In fishes, cleaning is a mutualistic service whereby one species consumes the ectoparasites or diseased tissues of another species. Cleaners may be categorized as obligate or facultative. The vast majority of fishes are […]
The Importance of Female Temperature in the Attraction of Courting Males in Red-Sided Garter Snakes (Thamnophis sirtalis parietalis)
Meeting Abstract P3.219 Sunday, Jan. 6 The Importance of Female Temperature in the Attraction of Courting Males in Red-Sided Garter Snakes (Thamnophis sirtalis parietalis) POWERS, S.D.*; POWERS, D.R.; LANGLAND, K.M.; FRIESEN, C.R.; MASON, R.T.; George Fox University, Newberg, OR; George Fox University, Newberg, OR; George Fox University, Newberg, OR; Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR; Oregon State University, […]
The Effects of Size Hierarchies on Infection and Transmission of Ranavirus in Amphibians
Meeting Abstract P3.2 Sunday, Jan. 6 The Effects of Size Hierarchies on Infection and Transmission of Ranavirus in Amphibians EGDORF, T.C.*; KIRSCHMAN, L; CRESPI, E; BRUNNER, J; WARNE, R; Southern Illinois University Carbondale tcegdorf7@yahoo.com The mechanisms that contribute to high variation in pathogenic infection dynamics among individuals in structured populations are poorly understood. Individual variation in exposure, […]
The Effects of Abiotic Factors on Host Finding by Trichogramma Wasps
Meeting Abstract P3.4 Sunday, Jan. 6 The Effects of Abiotic Factors on Host Finding by Trichogramma Wasps VANATTA, K.J.*; POTTER, K.A.; WOODS, H.A.; Univ. of Montana; Univ. of Montana; Univ. of Montana kyle.vanatta@umontana.edu Trichogramma wasps are important agents of biological control used commonly around the world in agricultural settings. Despite their importance, little is known about physical […]
The Wnt pathway in the ctenophore Pleurobrachia bachei
Meeting Abstract P3.76 Sunday, Jan. 6 The Wnt pathway in the ctenophore Pleurobrachia bachei BRUDERS, R.L.*; MOROZ, L.L.; SWALLA, B.J.; KOHN, A.B.; University of Washington, Friday Harbor Labs; University of Florida, The Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience; University of Washington, Friday Harbor Labs; University of Florida, The Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience bruder2@uw.edu Wnt signaling is known […]
Tenotomy of the caudofemoralis longus has no effect on alligator locomotion
Meeting Abstract P3.198 Sunday, Jan. 6 Tenotomy of the caudofemoralis longus has no effect on alligator locomotion JONESON, J.R.*; OWERKOWICZ, T.; ELSEY, R.M.; California State University, San Bernardino; California State University, San Bernardino; Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge, Louisiana Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries, Grand Chenier corbettj@coyote.csusb.edu The caudofemoralis longus muscle (CFL) – a major retractor and medial rotator […]
