Meeting Abstract P3-41 Wednesday, Jan. 6 15:30 Genetic variability of sponge-cyanobacteria associations across the Caribbean THACKER, R.W.*; MATTERSON, K.O.; EASSON, C.G.; Stony Brook Univ.; Univ. Alabama, Birmingham; Nova Southeastern Univ. robert.thacker@stonybrook.edu Marine sponges frequently host symbiotic, unicellular cyanobacteria classified as Synechococcus spongiarum. Previous investigations used Sanger sequencing of the cyanobacterial16S-23S ribosomal RNA internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region […]
sessions: Posters Session 3
Genetic differentiation and reduced genetic diversity at the northern range edge of two gastropod species with different dispersal modes
Meeting Abstract P3-10 Wednesday, Jan. 6 15:30 Genetic differentiation and reduced genetic diversity at the northern range edge of two gastropod species with different dispersal modes CAHILL, AE*; LEVINTON, JS; Aix-Marseille Université, IMBE; Stony Brook University abigail.cahill@imbe.fr Theory predicts that genetic variation should be reduced at range margins, but empirical support is equivocal. We used genotype-by-sequencing technology […]
Gene expression signatures of susceptibility to bacterial pathogens in the great star coral, Montastraea cavernosa
Meeting Abstract P3-47 Wednesday, Jan. 6 15:30 Gene expression signatures of susceptibility to bacterial pathogens in the great star coral, Montastraea cavernosa WRIGHT, R.M.*; AGLYAMOVA, G.V.; MATZ, M.V.; The University of Texas at Austin rachelwright8@gmail.com Increasingly frequent and virulent coral diseases threaten global reef cover, especially in the Caribbean where outbreaks are exacerbated by warming waters. Some […]
Geckos go the distance water’s effect on gecko locomotor performance
Meeting Abstract P3-104 Wednesday, Jan. 6 15:30 Geckos go the distance: water’s effect on gecko locomotor performance GARNER, A.M.*; STARK, A.Y.; THOMAS, S.A.; NIEWIAROWSKI, P.H.; The University of Akron; The University of Louisville; The University of Akron, Integrated Bioscience; The University of Akron, Integrated Bioscience amg149@zips.uakron.edu The gecko adhesive system has been subject to widespread investigation for […]
Gastropod dentistry An analysis of teeth in two Antarctic species
Meeting Abstract P3-127 Wednesday, Jan. 6 15:30 Gastropod dentistry: An analysis of teeth in two Antarctic species STEIN, C.S.*; SCHRAM, J.B.; MCCLINTOCK, J.B.; Univ. of Alabama at Birmingham; Univ. of Alabama at Birmingham; Univ. of Alabama at Birmingham cwstein@uab.edu Antarctica is a model environment for the study of the effects of anthropogenic climate warming and ocean acidification. […]
Flying snake landing How limbless gliders dissipate energy on impact
Meeting Abstract P3-116 Wednesday, Jan. 6 15:30 Flying snake landing: How limbless gliders dissipate energy on impact BAUMGARDNER, G.A.*; YEATON, I.J.; SOCHA, J.J.; Virginia Tech; Virginia Tech; Virginia Tech gab24@vt.edu http://www.thesochalab.org Nearly all gliders use limbs when landing, which lessens the impulse on the body and prevents injury. However, gliding snakes (genus: Chrysopelea) land by impacting with […]
First signaling molecules identified in Octopus memory centers
Meeting Abstract P3-203 Wednesday, Jan. 6 15:30 First signaling molecules identified in Octopus memory centers LAUX, RH*; WINTERS, GC; BOTSWICK, CJ; KOHN, AB; MOROZ, LL; Humboldt State U.; Whitney Lab & Neuroscience Dept, U. Florida; Whitney Lab & Neuroscience Dept, U. Florida; Whitney Lab, U. Florida; McKnight Brain Institute, Whitney Lab & Neuroscience Dept, U. Florida rhl68@humboldt.edu […]
Feather quality and stress levels, a relation mediated by environmental conditions
Meeting Abstract P3-168 Wednesday, Jan. 6 15:30 Feather quality and stress levels, a relation mediated by environmental conditions? ECHEVERRIA, V; GONZALEZ-GOMEZ, PL*; KRAUSE, JS; ESTADES, CF; WINGFIELD , JC; LEVS, U Chile; UC Davis, IFICC; UC Davis; LEVS, U Chile; UC Davis plgonzalezgomez@gmail.com Considering the magnitude of global change, understanding the mechanisms involved in how organisms cope […]
Expression levels of nuclear receptors EcR, RXR, E75, and HR3 during cell differentiation and proliferation of limb regenerates in the blackback land crab Gecarcinus lateralis
Meeting Abstract P3-137 Wednesday, Jan. 6 15:30 Expression levels of nuclear receptors EcR, RXR, E75, and HR3 during cell differentiation and proliferation of limb regenerates in the blackback land crab Gecarcinus lateralis GAUDREAULT, B.N.*; DAS, S.; OATMAN, S.R.; MYKLES, D.L.; Colorado State University, Fort Collins; Colorado State University, Fort Collins; Colorado State University, Fort Collins; Colorado State […]
Exposure to Lowered pH and Acute Thermal Stress in Embryonic Porcelain Crabs
Meeting Abstract P3-5 Wednesday, Jan. 6 15:30 Exposure to Lowered pH and Acute Thermal Stress in Embryonic Porcelain Crabs CEJA, A.Y.*; ARMSTRONG, E.J.; STILLMAN, J.H.; San Francisco State Univ., Romberg Tiburon Center; Univ. of Berkeley, Romberg Tiburon Center; San Francisco State Univ., Romberg Tiburon Center aceja1@mail.sfsu.edu Ectothermic marine organisms are especially sensitive to decreased oceanic pH caused […]
