Meeting Abstract P3-135 Wednesday, Jan. 6 15:30 Expanding the lobster, Homarus americanus, neuropeptidome using in silico transcriptome mining STANHOPE, ME*; PASCUAL, MG; LAMEYER, TJ; CHI, M; SHEA, DN; MARDER, E; SCHULZ, DJ; DICKINSON, PS; CHRISTIE, AE; Bowdoin College; University of Hawaii, Manoa; Bowdoin College; University of Hawaii, Manoa; Bowdoin College; Brandeis University; University of Missouri, Columbia; Bowdoin […]
sessions: Posters Session 3
Examining how individual performance quality influences the detection of locomotor trade-offs in snakes
Meeting Abstract P3-101 Wednesday, Jan. 6 15:30 Examining how individual performance quality influences the detection of locomotor trade-offs in snakes GERALD, GW*; WASS, ED; SCHUMACHER, AJ; Nebraska Wesleyan University; Nebraska Wesleyan University; Nebraska Wesleyan University ggerald@nebrwesleyan.edu Different performance tasks can impose conflicting demands on the behavioral, skeletomuscular, and biochemical mechanisms underlying locomotor performance, resulting in trade-offs. However, […]
Evolution of glycoprotein hormone and receptor signaling
Meeting Abstract P3-167 Wednesday, Jan. 6 15:30 Evolution of glycoprotein hormone and receptor signaling BRIDGHAM, JT; University of Oregon, Eugene jamieb@uoregon.edu Glycoprotein hormones (GPH) and their receptors are classic models of protein co-evolution. Members of these heterodimeric hormone/ receptor protein complexes evolved following gene duplication events to interact with specific protein partners and mediate hypothalamic – pituitary […]
Estimating mechanical properties of penguin wing feathers
Meeting Abstract P3-126 Wednesday, Jan. 6 15:30 Estimating mechanical properties of penguin wing feathers KUO, S.*; MIDDLETON, K.M.; University of Missouri; University of Missouri sharon0kuo@gmail.com The size, shape, and distribution of feathers are important indicators of differences in flight adaptation among birds. Comparatively less is known about the role that feather mechanical properties play in flight. Penguins […]
Environmental Impact on Heat Loss from Hummingbird Nests
Meeting Abstract P3-3 Wednesday, Jan. 6 15:30 Environmental Impact on Heat Loss from Hummingbird Nests CAMACHO, N.M.*; POWERS, D.R.; WETHINGTON, S.M.; George Fox Univ., Newberg, OR; George Fox Univ., Newberg, OR; HMN, Patagonia, AZ ncamacho12@georgefox.edu Nestlings have narrow thermal tolerances (35-40˚C) and require nests with good insulation. Smaller nests might require relatively more insulation because of their […]
Energetic Efficiency of Growth in a Derived Echinopluteus Form Centrostephanus coronatus
Meeting Abstract P3-69 Wednesday, Jan. 6 15:30 Energetic Efficiency of Growth in a Derived Echinopluteus Form: Centrostephanus coronatus RENDLEMAN, AJ*; DELEON, AE; RODRIGUEZ, JA; CHANG, ES; OHANIAN, A; FIGUEROA, P; PACE, DA; California State University, Long Beach; California State University, Long Beach; California State University, Long Beach; California State University, Long Beach; California State University, Long Beach; […]
Elucidating the function of the Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) gene using CRISPRCas9 genome editing in the sea anemone Nematostella vectensis
Meeting Abstract P3-153 Wednesday, Jan. 6 15:30 Elucidating the function of the Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) gene using CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing in the sea anemone Nematostella vectensis CHIODIN, M.; RYAN, J. F.*; University of Florida; University of Florida marta.chiodin@whitney.ufl.edu The MEN1 gene is an important regulator of patterning and cell growth during vertebrate embryogenesis. Mutations […]
Effects of sex and season on neuroplasticity of cortical brain regions in Western fence lizards, Sceloporus occidentalis
Meeting Abstract P3-200 Wednesday, Jan. 6 15:30 Effects of sex and season on neuroplasticity of cortical brain regions in Western fence lizards, Sceloporus occidentalis LICHTI, NA; POST, AM*; ROSAS, MM; WILSON, RC; STRAND, CR; Cal Poly State Univ, San Luis Obsipo; Cal Poly State Univ, San Luis Obispo; Allan Hancock College, Santa Maria; Cal Poly State Univ, […]
Effects of perinatal exercise on the enzymatic properties of neonatal mouse diaphragms
Meeting Abstract P3-73 Wednesday, Jan. 6 15:30 Effects of perinatal exercise on the enzymatic properties of neonatal mouse diaphragms EMERY, K.Q.**; DEAROLF, J.L.; AVERY, J.P.; PLATT, K.M.; PEARSON, K.J.; Hendrix College, Conway, AR; Univ. of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL; Univ. of Kentucky, Lexington, KY emerykq@hendrix.edu Female mice that exercise during pregnancy have offspring that show improved overall […]
Effects of bacterial exposure on predator escape response in Atlantic brown shrimp, Farfantepenaeus aztecus
Meeting Abstract P3-68 Wednesday, Jan. 6 15:30 Effects of bacterial exposure on predator escape response in Atlantic brown shrimp, Farfantepenaeus aztecus JIMENEZ, A.J.*; BURNETT, L.E.; BURNETT, K.G.; College of Charleston, SC; College of Charleston, SC; College of Charleston, SC alessjjimenez@gmail.com In crustaceans, hemocytes rapidly aggregate and bind bacteria that breach the exoskeleton. These aggregates can become lodged […]
