Meeting Abstract P3-95 Wednesday, Jan. 6 15:30 Blood stress physiology parameters and mortality rates of sharks after commercial longline capture MARSHALL, H.*; BERNAL, D.; SKOMAL, G.; RICHARD, B.; BUSHNELL, P.; WHITNEY, N.; Mote Marine Laboratory; University of Massachusetts Dartmouth; Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries; National Marine Fisheries Service, NOAA; Indiana University South Bend; Mote Marine Laboratory hmarshall@mote.org […]
sessions: Posters Session 3
Behavioral responses of North American red squirrels to exogenous glucocorticoids, population density, temperature and reproductive state
Meeting Abstract P3-173 Wednesday, Jan. 6 15:30 Behavioral responses of North American red squirrels to exogenous glucocorticoids, population density, temperature and reproductive state VAN KESTEREN, F*; WESTRICK, S; BAUTISTA, T; DANTZER, B; University of Michigan freyavankesteren@gmail.com Animals modify their behavior in response to ecological factors, and one pathway by which behavioral responses may be regulated is through […]
Back to sprawling the kinematics of humerus in Eastern moles during walking and burrowing
Meeting Abstract P3-109 Wednesday, Jan. 6 15:30 Back to sprawling: the kinematics of humerus in Eastern moles during walking and burrowing LIN, Y.F.*; KONOW, N.; DUMONT, E.R.; University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Brown University; University of Massachusetts, Amherst yifen@bio.umass.edu The evolution of tetrapod locomotion is typically considered to progress from a sprawling gait with the limbs out to […]
Assessment of fiber-type profile and myosin heavy chain expression in the neonatal guinea pig rectus thoracis
Meeting Abstract P3-72 Wednesday, Jan. 6 15:30 Assessment of fiber-type profile and myosin heavy chain expression in the neonatal guinea pig rectus thoracis SIMS, O.C.**; DEAROLF, J.L.; AVERY, J.P.; Hendrix College, Conway, AR; Univ. of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL simsoc@hendrix.edu To combat neonatal respiratory problems, glucocorticoids are frequently given to pregnant mothers at risk of premature delivery. […]
Are there performance tradeoffs in the ability to perform the aquatic C-start and terrestrial tail-flip jump in killifishes
Meeting Abstract P3-99 Wednesday, Jan. 6 15:30 Are there performance tradeoffs in the ability to perform the aquatic C-start and terrestrial tail-flip jump in killifishes? MINICOZZI, M*; FINDEN, A; GIBB, A; Nothern Arizona University; Nothern Arizona University; Nothern Arizona University mrm539@nau.edu The killifishes (Cyprinodontiformes) usually respond to a negative aquatic stimulus by performing an aquatic escape, or […]
Analysis of key molt-inhibiting hormone (MIH) signaling pathway components in the molting gland (Y-organ) of Gecarcinus lateralis
Meeting Abstract P3-138 Wednesday, Jan. 6 15:30 Analysis of key molt-inhibiting hormone (MIH) signaling pathway components in the molting gland (Y-organ) of Gecarcinus lateralis OATMAN, S.R.*; PITTS, N.L.; DAS, S.; DONALD, D.L.; Colorado State University, Fort Collins; Colorado State University, Fort Collins; Colorado State University, Fort Collins; Colorado State University, Fort Collins sroatman@rams.colostate.edu Growth in decapod crustaceans […]
An energetic account for the higher prevalence of bipedal hopping versus running among smaller animals using intermittent or fast gaits
Meeting Abstract P3-100 Wednesday, Jan. 6 15:30 An energetic account for the higher prevalence of bipedal hopping versus running among smaller animals using intermittent or fast gaits. USHERWOOD, JR*; MCGOWAN, CP; The Royal Veterinary College, London; University of Idaho jusherwood@rvc.ac.uk https://sites.google.com/site/jimusherwoodresearch/ Bipedal locomotion has evolved numerous times among mammals and birds. Hopping is generally limited to, or […]
An easy and applicable method to measure roughness in the marine intertidal
Meeting Abstract P3-129 Wednesday, Jan. 6 15:30 An easy and applicable method to measure roughness in the marine intertidal HICKS, M.*; LINKEM, C.; TRUONG, L.; SUMMERS, A.; DITSCHE, P.; University of Washington; University of Hawaii at Manoa; Wellesley College; University of Washington; University of Washington mhicks12@uw.edu Many animals that make their living in the rocky intertidal cope […]
Activation and length dependence of muscle power output during in vitro cyclic movements of mdm mouse muscles
Meeting Abstract P3-75 Wednesday, Jan. 6 15:30 Activation and length dependence of muscle power output during in vitro cyclic movements of mdm mouse muscles MONROY, J.A.*; ENRIGHT, D.E.; NISHIKAWA, K.C.; Denison University; Denison University; Northern Arizona University monroyj@denison.edu The timing and magnitude of muscle stimulation with respect to sinusoidal length changes can have significant effects on muscle […]
A test of the relationship between oxidative damage and energy expenditure in a passerine bird
Meeting Abstract P3-64 Wednesday, Jan. 6 15:30 A test of the relationship between oxidative damage and energy expenditure in a passerine bird CONTE, A.N.*; WELLING, E.M.; KAVAZIS, A.N.; HOOD, W.R.; Auburn University; Auburn University; Auburn University; Auburn University anc0037@auburn.edu http://www.thehoodlaboratory.com/ Damage created by the leak of electrons from the electron transport chain and formation of reactive oxygen […]
