Meeting Abstract P3-21 Saturday, Jan. 7 15:30 – 17:30 Influences of Urban Life and Anthropogenic Feeding on Stress and Immunity in White Ibises CUMMINGS, CR*; KHAN, NY; MURRAY, M; ELLISON, T; WELSCH, CN; HERNANDEZ, SM; NAVARA, KJ; University of Georgia cummings.carolineruth@gmail.com Exposure to urban environments can have dramatic impacts on the health and physiology of animals, however […]
sessions: Posters Session 3
Influence of body remodeling on metabolic performance of snow buntings preparing for a long distance migration towards Arctic breeding grounds
Meeting Abstract P3-149 Saturday, Jan. 7 15:30 – 17:30 Influence of body remodeling on metabolic performance of snow buntings preparing for a long distance migration towards Arctic breeding grounds LE POGAM, A*; LOVE, O.P; VEZINA, F; Université du Québec à Rimouski (Québec), Canada, BOREAS, CEN, CSBQ; University of Windsor (Ontario), Canada, Chair in Integrative Ecology ; Université […]
Induction and maintenance of immunological memory in a long-lived seabird
Meeting Abstract P3-25 Saturday, Jan. 7 15:30 – 17:30 Induction and maintenance of immunological memory in a long-lived seabird MCCARTER, AL*; TOMPKINS, EM; ANDERSON, DJ; MANESS, TJ; Louisiana Tech University; Wake Forest University; Wake Forest University; Louisiana Tech University alm089@latech.edu Life history theory predicts that short-lived species will prioritize current reproductive efforts over self-maintenance functions to a […]
Incubation Temperature Alters Post-Hatching Temperature-Specific Metabolic Rates in the Northern Bobwhite Quail Colinus Virginianus
Meeting Abstract P3-153 Saturday, Jan. 7 15:30 – 17:30 Incubation Temperature Alters Post-Hatching Temperature-Specific Metabolic Rates in the Northern Bobwhite Quail Colinus Virginianus MARKS, C*; NICKLES, N; WISE, T; MAVROIDIS, S; University of Mount Union; University of Mount Union; University of Mount Union; University of Mount Union markscp@mountunion.edu Developmental conditions can have lasting impacts on organismal phenotypes. […]
Increasing Complexity of Form-Function Relationships When Considering Multiple Modes of Locomotion
Meeting Abstract P3-210 Saturday, Jan. 7 15:30 – 17:30 Increasing Complexity of Form-Function Relationships When Considering Multiple Modes of Locomotion CHEU, AY*; BERGMANN, PJ; Clark University; Clark University acheu@clarku.edu http://basiliskos.com Natural selection acts upon an organism’s ability to perform well at ecologically-relevant tasks. These tasks are affected by the organism’s underlying phenotypic traits. However, one phenotypic trait […]
In vitro synergistic bactericidal activity between antibiotics and Trachemys scripta elegans plasma
Meeting Abstract P3-35 Saturday, Jan. 7 15:30 – 17:30 In vitro synergistic bactericidal activity between antibiotics and Trachemys scripta elegans plasma TAYLOR, SJ*; GRAY, WA; ZIMMERMAN, LM; Millikin University; Millikin University; Millikin University sktaylor@millikin.edu The present study aims to provide more insight into the use of antibiotics in order to reduce the amount of antibiotics used to […]
In vitro investigation of antimicrobial properties of passerine nesting materials
Meeting Abstract P3-20 Saturday, Jan. 7 15:30 – 17:30 In vitro investigation of antimicrobial properties of passerine nesting materials BLEVINS, B.*; CAUGHRON, J.; DAVIS, J.E.; Radford University; Radford University; Radford University bblevins6@radford.edu Birds choose their nesting materials from a wide variety of options for a range of reasons. One of these reasons may be to control the […]
Impacts of Anthropogenic Debris on Salt Marsh Vegetation Outcomes and Recommendations for Volunteer Clean-up Efforts
Meeting Abstract P3-144 Saturday, Jan. 7 15:30 – 17:30 Impacts of Anthropogenic Debris on Salt Marsh Vegetation: Outcomes and Recommendations for Volunteer Clean-up Efforts WILLIAMS, J.D.*; EHL, K.M.; RACITI, S.M.; Hofstra University; Hofstra University; Hofstra University biojdw@hofstra.edu Salt marshes are valuable ecosystems located between coastal salt waters and shorelines, providing many services for wildlife and humans. The […]
Immunohistochemical Analysis of Jaw and Buccal Pumping Muscle Development and Metamorphosis in Tadpoles with Different Feeding Strategies
Meeting Abstract P3-242 Saturday, Jan. 7 15:30 – 17:30 Immunohistochemical Analysis of Jaw and Buccal Pumping Muscle Development and Metamorphosis in Tadpoles with Different Feeding Strategies. JOHNSON, K.; MCCLINTON, J.; JENNINGS, D.H.*; Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville; Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville; Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville dajenni@siue.edu Most amphibians have two distinct periods of development; embryogenesis […]
Identifying the role of TRPV1 in cannabinoid mediated suppression of vasotocin endocytosis in the medullary reticular formation of Taricha granulosa
Meeting Abstract P3-77.5 Saturday, Jan. 7 15:30 – 17:30 Identifying the role of TRPV1 in cannabinoid mediated suppression of vasotocin endocytosis in the medullary reticular formation of Taricha granulosa MERLINO, LJ*; SHINKLE, CJD; SILVA, J; CODDINGTON, EJ; Willamette University, Salem, Oregon; Willamette University, Salem, Oregon; Willamette University, Salem, Oregon; Willamette University, Salem, Oregon ljmerlino@willamette.edu An animal’s ability […]
