Meeting Abstract P3-184 Saturday, Jan. 7 15:30 – 17:30 The Transition to Regional Endothermy in Pacific Bluefin Tuna, Thunnus orientalis DICKSON, K.*; MALIK, A; KITAGAWA, T; FUJIOKA, K; SCHULLER, K; California State Univ. Fullerton; Flinders Univ., Adelaide, South Australia; Univ. Tokyo, Kashiwa, Japan; National Research Institute of Far Seas Fisheries, Shizuoka, Japan; Flinders Univ., Adelaide, South Australia […]
sessions: Posters Session 3
The Heart of the Problem Phylogenetic Systematics of Burrowing Sea Urchins in the Genus Metalia (Echinoidea Spatangoida)
Meeting Abstract P3-38 Saturday, Jan. 7 15:30 – 17:30 The Heart of the Problem: Phylogenetic Systematics of Burrowing Sea Urchins in the Genus Metalia (Echinoidea: Spatangoida) ASKIN, R*; MOOI, R; Colorado State University; California Academy of Sciences Rebeccaaskin10@gmail.com The Spatangoida, commonly known as heart urchins, are among the most diverse sea urchin groups. Unlike other urchins, spatangoids […]
The Effects of Juvenile Hormone (JH) on the Social Behavior of Leucauge venusta, the Orchard Orbweaver, and Araneus diadematus, the Cross Orbweaver
Meeting Abstract P3-111 Saturday, Jan. 7 15:30 – 17:30 The Effects of Juvenile Hormone (JH) on the Social Behavior of Leucauge venusta, the Orchard Orbweaver, and Araneus diadematus, the Cross Orbweaver CARRELL, S/C*; DAVIS, J/E; Radford University, Radford scarrell2@radford.edu Various species of spiders have been generally labeled as being simply social or asocial. In reality, there is […]
The Effects of Acidification and Hypoxia on the Estuarine Organisms Cyprinodon variegatus (Sheepshead Minnow) and Americamysis bahia (Mysid Shrimp)
Meeting Abstract P3-125 Saturday, Jan. 7 15:30 – 17:30 The Effects of Acidification and Hypoxia on the Estuarine Organisms Cyprinodon variegatus (Sheepshead Minnow) and Americamysis bahia (Mysid Shrimp) MOSO, E/M*; ENZOR, L/A; HANKINS, C; BARRON, M/G; U.S. Environemtnal Protection Agency; U.S. Environemtnal Protection Agency; U.S. Environemtnal Protection Agency; U.S. Environemtnal Protection Agency moso.elizabeth@epa.gov The interactive and combined […]
The Effect of Obstacles and Forelimb Positions on Bipedal Locomotion in Lizards
Meeting Abstract P3-222 Saturday, Jan. 7 15:30 – 17:30 The Effect of Obstacles and Forelimb Positions on Bipedal Locomotion in Lizards KINSEY, CT*; MCBRAYER, LD; Georgia Southern University; Georgia Southern University ck03480@georgiasouthern.edu Bipedal locomotion has evolved independently in numerous lizard taxa (Clemente, 2014). Initial acceleration, trunk angle, and the posterior shift of the center of mass contribute […]
The Earliest Animals Did it Alone Reconstructing the Ancestral Reproductive State of Metazoa
Meeting Abstract P3-45 Saturday, Jan. 7 15:30 – 17:30 The Earliest Animals Did it Alone: Reconstructing the Ancestral Reproductive State of Metazoa SASSON, D/A*; RYAN, J/F; University of Florida; University of Florida dsasson@ufl.edu The majority of modern day animal species have separate sexes (gonochorism). However, the ancestral sexual condition (gonochorism or hermaphroditism) is unresolved. Controversies surrounding the […]
The Aerobic Scope of an Extremophile Fish and its Significance for Metabolic Physiology in Hydrogen Sulfide Environments
Meeting Abstract P3-150 Saturday, Jan. 7 15:30 – 17:30 The Aerobic Scope of an Extremophile Fish and its Significance for Metabolic Physiology in Hydrogen Sulfide Environments BARTS, N*; KEITHLINE, GA; TOBLER, M; Kansas State University; Kansas State University; Kansas State University barts2@ksu.edu Extreme environments are characterized by harsh physiochemical conditions, resulting in modifications of various facets organismal […]
The 2013 Chikungunya Viral Outbreak in Grenada A Phylogenetic Analysis of Introduction and Spread
Meeting Abstract P3-44 Saturday, Jan. 7 15:30 – 17:30 The 2013 Chikungunya Viral Outbreak in Grenada: A Phylogenetic Analysis of Introduction and Spread LANE, KR*; BENNETT, SN; Macalester College, Saint Paul, MN; California Academy of Sciences klane@macalester.edu Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is a rapidly re-emerging global pathogen causing both acute and chronic disabling illness. There is currently no […]
Testing the Role of Cognitive Ability as a Reproductive Isolating Barrier
Meeting Abstract P3-43 Saturday, Jan. 7 15:30 – 17:30 Testing the Role of Cognitive Ability as a Reproductive Isolating Barrier MCQUILLAN, MA*; ROTH, TC; RICE, AM; Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA; Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, PA; Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA mam612@lehigh.edu Identifying the barriers that prevent gene flow between closely related species is a fundamental goal in […]
Testing for phylogenetic and life history effects on the shape trajectories of salamander feeding skeleton
Meeting Abstract P3-249 Saturday, Jan. 7 15:30 – 17:30 Testing for phylogenetic and life history effects on the shape trajectories of salamander feeding skeleton NOCHIMSON, JM*; HESLIN, ME; ROSE, CS; James Madison University; James Madison University; James Madison University rosecs@jmu.edu Amphibians are unusual among vertebrates in retaining their pharyngeal arch (PA) skeleton as cartilage, developing distinct larval […]
