Meeting Abstract P3-134  Saturday, Jan. 7 15:30 – 17:30  What Genes are Important to Survival in One of America’s Most Endangered Birds? DUNN, P.O.*; JOHNSON, J.A.; MORROW, M.; WHITTINGHAM, L.A.; Univ. of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Univ. of North Texas; US Fish & Wildlife Service; Univ. of Wisconsin-Milwaukee pdunn@uwm.edu The negative effects of inbreeding on fitness are serious concerns for […]

Meeting Abstract P3-67  Saturday, Jan. 7 15:30 – 17:30  Visual Sensitivity and Optics of Nocturnal and Diurnal Frogs: A Comparative Approach ROSENCRANS, RF; PERKINS, K; LESLIE, CE; RICHARDS-ZAWACKI, C; GORDON, WC; BAZAN, NG; FARRIS, HE*; LSU School of Medicine, New Orleans; LSU School of Medicine, New Orleans; LSU School of Medicine, New Orleans; Univ. of Pittsburgh; LSU […]

Meeting Abstract P3-95  Saturday, Jan. 7 15:30 – 17:30  Visual Processing of Social Displays in the Lizard Brain JARAMILLO, MA*; WEBBER, MA; STEIN, CN; JOHNSON, MA; Trinity University; Trinity University; Trinity University; Trinity University mjaramil@trinity.edu Animals perform visual displays to communicate information about potential competitors, mates, predators, and prey. Behavioral responses to these complex displays have evolved […]

Meeting Abstract P3-237  Saturday, Jan. 7 15:30 – 17:30  Variation of bone microarchitecture within and among contemporaneous species of fossil horses: feasibility EDWARDS, E.A.*; SU, A; Cleveland State Unversity; Cleveland State University e.a.edwards46@vikes.csuohio.edu Mesohippus, Miohippus, and Merychippus are three extinct horse species that date back fifteen to thirty million years ago, which spanned over three time periods […]

Meeting Abstract P3-204  Saturday, Jan. 7 15:30 – 17:30  Variation in Feeding Behavior in Polyphenic Bluegill CARLOWICZ, R*; MORAN, C/J; GERRY, S/P; Fairfield University; Fairfield University; Fairfield University Rachel.Carlowicz@student.fairfield.edu Polyphenic populations are a valuable resource for understanding the relationship between form and function. Morphological variation within a population can have dramatic impacts on performance and subsequently fitness. […]

Meeting Abstract P3-190  Saturday, Jan. 7 15:30 – 17:30  Using phenotypic variation in the lab mouse to deduce physiological variables that correlate with life-history variation JOSEFSON, CC*; HOOD, WR; Auburn University; Auburn University ccj0011@auburn.edu http://www.thehoodlaboratory.com/ Artificial selection has been used to increase the expression of desirable traits in the lab mouse. Associated with this procedure, hundreds of […]

Meeting Abstract P3-141  Saturday, Jan. 7 15:30 – 17:30  Using multi-species modeling to understand the terrestrial carnivore community composition and distribution in Southeastern Ohio RICH, M; THOMPSON, CM*; POPESCU, VD; Ohio University; Ohio University; Ohio University ct824310@ohio.edu Understanding community composition and distribution of species is vital for implementing sound management and conservation techniques. In particular, carnivores play […]

Meeting Abstract P3-176  Saturday, Jan. 7 15:30 – 17:30  Using Deuterium-Enriched Sucrose Solution to Measure the Energetic Importance of Artificial WESTON, NG*; POWERS, DR; George Fox Univ., Newberg, OR; George Fox Univ., Newberg, OR nweston14@georgefox.edu Feeders are widely used by humans to attract hummingbirds for personal enjoyment. Hummingbirds are key pollinators and the role feeders might play in […]

Meeting Abstract P3-82  Saturday, Jan. 7 15:30 – 17:30  Up a Tree: Comapartive Shell use of Land Hermit Crabs at Cayos Cochinos, Bay Islands, Honduras GILCHRIST, S. L.; New College of Florida gilchrist@ncf.edu Typical population counts of land hermit crabs are made from intertidal and ground areas. Examining shell use by hermit crabs which are found in […]

Meeting Abstract P3-225  Saturday, Jan. 7 15:30 – 17:30  Undulation on granular media: a robophysical investigation DIAZ CRUZ, K*; ASTLEY, HC; MENDELSON, JR; GOLDMAN, DI; University of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico; University of Akron, Ohio; Zoo Atlanta, Atlanta GA; Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta GA kdiaz.022@gmail.com Snakes exhibit effective limbless locomotion in a diversity of terrains, and […]