Meeting Abstract P3-204 Wednesday, Jan. 6 15:30 Neuronal Plasticity in the Forebrain of the Male Red-Sided Garter Snake: Effect of Season and Hormonal Status on Dendritic Spine Formation KROHMER, R. W.*; JURKOVIC, J.; Saint Xavier University, Chicago, IL; Saint Xavier University, Chicago, IL krohmer@sxu.edu Numerous studies have reported seasonal variations in regional morphology in the brains of […]
sessions: Posters Session 3
Neural organization of the optic lobes in the two midband-row stomatopod Squilla empusa
Meeting Abstract P3-198 Wednesday, Jan. 6 15:30 Neural organization of the optic lobes in the two midband-row stomatopod Squilla empusa LIN, C.*; CRONIN, T.W.; University of Maryland Baltimore County linc@umbc.edu Stomatopod crustacean have tripartite compound eyes, each with a dorsal and ventral hemisphere separated by two to six ommatidial rows called the midband. The structure and function […]
Nesting stage and distance to refuge, but not distance to predators, influences terrestrial nesting behavior in an aquatic turtle
Meeting Abstract P3-188 Wednesday, Jan. 6 15:30 Nesting stage and distance to refuge, but not distance to predators, influences terrestrial nesting behavior in an aquatic turtle DELANEY, DM*; WARNER, DA; JANZEN, FJ; Iowa State University; Auburn University; Iowa State University dmdelane@iastate.edu Reproductive activities often expose individuals to predators, yet behavioral decisions can minimize predation and may depend […]
Molecular characterization of adiponectin receptor homolog in white shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei
Meeting Abstract P3-62 Wednesday, Jan. 6 15:30 Molecular characterization of adiponectin receptor homolog in white shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei KIM, A.R.*; KIM, H.W.; KIM, K.R.; KANG, H.E.; LEE, J.H.; YOON, T.H.; LEE, S.R.; Pukyong National University; Pukyong National University; Pukyong National University; Pukyong National University; Pukyong National University; Pukyong National University; Pukyong National University tass5910@naver.com Adiponectin and its […]
Midgut microbiota and overwintering are bacterial symbionts necessary for the northern house mosquito, Culex pipiens, to prepare for diapause
Meeting Abstract P3-40 Wednesday, Jan. 6 15:30 Midgut microbiota and overwintering: are bacterial symbionts necessary for the northern house mosquito, Culex pipiens, to prepare for diapause? SZUTER, EM*; SABREE, ZL; BENOIT, JB; University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH; The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH; University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH szuterem@mail.uc.edu The northern house mosquito, Culex pipiens, is a […]
MicroRNA regulation of an insect diapause
Meeting Abstract P3-140 Wednesday, Jan. 6 15:30 MicroRNA regulation of an insect diapause REYNOLDS, JA*; DENLINGER , DL; Ohio State University; Ohio State University reynolds.473@osu.edu Diapause is an alternative developmental pathway that provides insects, and other animals, a means to “escape” seasons of harsh environmental conditions. Diapause is characterized by altered gene expression profiles which mediate developmental […]
Metabolic plasticity in red-eyed treefrog larvae
Meeting Abstract P3-82 Wednesday, Jan. 6 15:30 Metabolic plasticity in red-eyed treefrog larvae RAHE, CE*; NEPTUNE, TC; BOUCHARD, SS; Otterbein University; Otterbein University; Otterbein University caitlyn.rahe@otterbein.edu A variety of organisms exhibit metabolic plasticity in response to environmental conditions during development, but few studies have considered its importance in amphibians. In the red-eyed treefrog, Agalychnis callidryas, larvae reared […]
Membrane lipid content as an indicator of whole animal metabolic rate
Meeting Abstract P3-63 Wednesday, Jan. 6 15:30 Membrane lipid content as an indicator of whole animal metabolic rate RUFFIN, T/C*; GORDON, E/N; NGUYEN, C/QM; KOOPMAN, H/N; KINSEY, S/T; University of North Carolina Wilmington; University of North Carolina Wilmington; University of North Carolina Wilmington; University of North Carolina Wilmington; University of North Carolina Wilmington tcr9304@uncw.edu Skeletal muscle fibers […]
Mechanisms of Stretch Feedback and Interactions with Neuromodulators in the Cardiac Ganglion of the American Lobster
Meeting Abstract P3-201 Wednesday, Jan. 6 15:30 Mechanisms of Stretch Feedback and Interactions with Neuromodulators in the Cardiac Ganglion of the American Lobster SUCHYTA, KJ*; GOROFF, MS; QU, X; DICKINSON, ES; HARMON, K; JOHNSON, AS; ELLERS, O; DICKINSON, PS; Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME ksuchyta@bowdoin.edu Organisms’ production of rhythmic behaviors is controlled by central pattern generators (CPGs), whose […]
Maximum metabolic capacities during hovering flight challenges in hummingbirds
Meeting Abstract P3-71 Wednesday, Jan. 6 15:30 Maximum metabolic capacities during hovering flight challenges in hummingbirds GROOM, DJE*; TOLEDO, MCB; WELCH JR, KC; University of Toronto; Universidade de Taubate; University of Toronto derrick.groom@mail.utoronto.ca Hummingbirds differentially modify hovering flight kinematics depending upon body size and the type of challenge imposed. Flight in hypodense air is accomplished with increases […]
