Meeting Abstract P3-10 Tuesday, Jan. 6 15:30 BURST FORTH: A pilot program incorporating authentic biology research experiences into freshman orientation BURNAFORD, JL*; CASEM, ML; DICKSON, KA; FORSGREN, KL; HOESE, WJ; SWARAT, S; California State University Fullerton jburnaford@fullerton.edu Biology departments nationwide are grappling with high enrollments in introductory majors’ courses but disappointing retention rates. Part of the problem […]
sessions: Posters Session 3
BMP signaling during early development of the annelid Capitella teleta
Meeting Abstract P3-181 Tuesday, Jan. 6 15:30 BMP signaling during early development of the annelid Capitella teleta CORBET, MB*; MEYER, NP; Clark University, Worcester MA; Clark University, Worcester MA mcorbet@clarku.edu http://wordpress.clarku.edu/nmeyer/ Bone morphogenic proteins (BMPs) are a family of signaling molecules that specify cell fate in a concentration-dependent manner. BMPs and their antagonists function in dorsal-ventral (D-V) […]
Are early blooming, specialist plants more susceptible to phenological mismatch in changing climates
Meeting Abstract P3-111 Tuesday, Jan. 6 15:30 Are early blooming, specialist plants more susceptible to phenological mismatch in changing climates? DEPAOLO, SE*; TRONSTAD, L; DILLON, ME; University of Wyoming; University of Wyoming; University of Wyoming sdepaolo@uwyo.edu Climate change is shifting phenology of diverse organisms and plant-pollinator mutualisms may be particularly sensitive to climate-driven phenological shifts. Flower characteristics, […]
Are differences in limb morphology of lizards among populations due to evolved or plastic responses
Meeting Abstract P3-193 Tuesday, Jan. 6 15:30 Are differences in limb morphology of lizards among populations due to evolved or plastic responses? WRIGHT, LK*; ZANI, PA; Univ. of Wisconsin, Stevens Point; Univ. of Wisconsin, Stevens Point pzani@uwsp.edu Recent research has indicated that limb-dimension differences among lizards may or may not be the result of phenotypic plasticity. However, […]
Application-based service learning testing a novel pedagogy in microbiology and physiology laboratory courses
Meeting Abstract P3-6 Tuesday, Jan. 6 15:30 Application-based service learning: testing a novel pedagogy in microbiology and physiology laboratory courses. WOODLEY, SK*; TRUN, N; Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA woodleys@duq.edu Traditional upper-level laboratory courses emphasize hands-on experience with discipline-specific concepts and techniques. In order to increase student learning and engagement in such courses, we developed and implemented a […]
Ancestral plasticity and its role in the rapid evolution of a polyphenic threshold in horned beetles
Meeting Abstract P3-183 Tuesday, Jan. 6 15:30 Ancestral plasticity and its role in the rapid evolution of a polyphenic threshold in horned beetles CASASA, S.*; MOCZEK, A.P.; Indiana University, Bloomington; Indiana University, Bloomington ascasasa@umail.iu.edu A longstanding goal in Evo-Devo is to better understand the role of phenotypic plasticity in evolutionary diversification. The dung beetle Onthophagus taurus exhibits […]
An Investigation of the Intrinsic and Extrinsic Influences on the Aggressive Behavior of Crayfish
Meeting Abstract P3-67 Tuesday, Jan. 6 15:30 An Investigation of the Intrinsic and Extrinsic Influences on the Aggressive Behavior of Crayfish KLEIN, E J*; RUVINA, K; BENI, M; ANDRINGA, R; KOTHARI, P; CARLSON, A ; BERGMAN, D A; Grand Valley State University kleined@mail.gvsu.edu Aggressive (i.e. agonistic) interactions play a significant role in the establishment of a social […]
An Exploratory Kinematic Study of the Rat Forearm Using XROMM Implications for Forelimb Kinematics in Early Fossil Eutherians
Meeting Abstract P3-146 Tuesday, Jan. 6 15:30 An Exploratory Kinematic Study of the Rat Forearm Using XROMM: Implications for Forelimb Kinematics in Early Fossil Eutherians BONNAN, M.F.*; SHULMAN, J.; VARADHARAJAN, R.; GILBERT, C.; HORNER, A.; BRAINERD, E.L.; Richard Stockton College of New Jersey; Richard Stockton College of New Jersey; Richard Stockton College of New Jersey; Richard Stockton […]
An Assessment of Stress and Immune Function in an Invasive and Native Amphibian Following Exposure to an Agrochemical Mixture
Meeting Abstract P3-82 Tuesday, Jan. 6 15:30 An Assessment of Stress and Immune Function in an Invasive and Native Amphibian Following Exposure to an Agrochemical Mixture FALSO, P.G.*; NOBLE, C.A; ADAME, L.C.; RODRIGUEZ, S.A.; NGUYEN, M.N.; WESTHEAD, M.L.; HAYES, T.B.; Slippery Rock University; Univ. of California, Berkeley; Univ. of California, Berkeley; Univ. of California, Berkeley; Univ. of […]
Altitude induced changes in spleen mass and hematocrit in deer mice
Meeting Abstract P3-16 Tuesday, Jan. 6 15:30 Altitude induced changes in spleen mass and hematocrit in deer mice DOLAN, JE*; SHIRKEY, NJ; HAMMOND, KA; Univ. of California, Riverside khammond@ucr.edu Deer mice (Peromyscus manipulates) typically increase hematocrit during acclimation to high altitude in response to low oxygen tensions. When returning to low altitude, however, excess erythrocytes are unnecessary […]
