Meeting Abstract P3-173 Saturday, Jan. 7 15:30 – 17:30 A comparison of lethal and non-lethal sampling of avian gut microbial communities BERLOW, M*; DERRYBERRY, E; NORRIS, E; Tulane University mae.berlow@gmail.com Gut microbial communities play an essential role in the biological functions of their host. The gut microbiome mediates nutrient absorption, digests food components host enzymes are unable […]
sessions: Posters Session 3
A Test of the Membrane Pacemaker Hypothesis during the Ontogeny of Endothermy in an Altricial Bird
Meeting Abstract P3-147 Saturday, Jan. 7 15:30 – 17:30 A Test of the Membrane Pacemaker Hypothesis during the Ontogeny of Endothermy in an Altricial Bird PRICE, ER*; SIRSAT, TS; SIRSAT, SKG; DZIALOWSKI, EM; University of North Texas; University of North Texas; University of North Texas; University of North Texas edwin.price@unt.edu The membrane-pacemaker hypothesis proposes that membrane composition, […]
A Role for Adenylate Cyclase in Cnidarian Phototransduction
Meeting Abstract P3-59 Saturday, Jan. 7 15:30 – 17:30 A Role for Adenylate Cyclase in Cnidarian Phototransduction CHAN, J*; HARTLEY, M; BAKER, A; PLACHETZKI, D; Univ. of New Hampshire mav327@wildcats.unh.edu Cnidarians such as the freshwater polyp Hydra magnipapillata display a surprisingly complex sensory repertoire capable of responding to light, chemical, and mechanical stimuli. The photo response in […]
A Comparative Study of the Biomechanics of Coiling Tendrils
Meeting Abstract P3-215 Saturday, Jan. 7 15:30 – 17:30 A Comparative Study of the Biomechanics of Coiling Tendrils FLYNN, CM*; PUZEY, JR; College of William and Mary; College of William and Mary cflynn2013@gmail.com Many plant species exhibit tendrils that, after attaching to a fixed point, coil into a helical structure. The ‘muscle’ of tendrils are gelatinous fibers […]
A Comparative Study of Bird Migration Patterns in Madison County and the Adirondack Region using Citizen Science
Meeting Abstract P3-133 Saturday, Jan. 7 15:30 – 17:30 A Comparative Study of Bird Migration Patterns in Madison County and the Adirondack Region using Citizen Science PUDALOV, N*; ZIATEK, S; JIMENEZ, A.G.; Colgate University ajimenez@colgate.edu Migration represents a significant physiological challenge for birds and increasing ambient temperatures due to global climate change may add to birds’ physiological […]
“Spoiler”-legs help stream mayfly larvae to stay on the ground
Meeting Abstract P3-148 Saturday, Jan. 6 15:30 – 17:30 “Spoiler”-legs help stream mayfly larvae to stay on the ground DITSCHE, P.*; HOFFMANN, F; KAEHLERT, S; KESEL, A.; GORB, S.; University of Alaska Anchorage; University of Applied Science Bremen; University of Kiel; University of Applied Science Bremen; University of Kiel pditsche@alaska.edu While a life in running water guaranties […]
XY or ZW Sex-Reversal and Cytogenetics Capture Conflicting Pictures of Trachelipus rathkei Heterogamety
Meeting Abstract P3-218 Saturday, Jan. 6 15:30 – 17:30 XY or ZW? Sex-Reversal and Cytogenetics Capture Conflicting Pictures of Trachelipus rathkei Heterogamety RUSSELL, AG*; CHANDLER, CH; SUNY Oswego aubrie.russell@oswego.edu The advancement of sequencing technologies has made it clear that sex chromosome systems are diverse across taxa. Sex chromosomes are under the influence of unique selective regimes due […]
Wolf Spider (Schizocosa avida) Vibratory Communication Female Receptor Responses to Male Courtship
Meeting Abstract P3-32 Saturday, Jan. 6 15:30 – 17:30 Wolf Spider (Schizocosa avida) Vibratory Communication: Female Receptor Responses to Male Courtship KNOWLTON, E*; GAFFIN, D; University of Oklahoma; University of Oklahoma edkbiology@gmail.com Spiders, and in particular, spiders of the genus Schizocosa, serve as model systems for exploring proximate and ultimate questions about the evolution of vibratory signals. […]
Where to Find the Best Bugs A Study of Habitat Use Among Lizard Species with Different Movement Strategies
Meeting Abstract P3-121 Saturday, Jan. 6 15:30 – 17:30 Where to Find the Best Bugs: A Study of Habitat Use Among Lizard Species with Different Movement Strategies MCALPINE-BELLIS, EA*; GARRISON, GE; GILBERT SMITH, S; KLEIN, JRV; UTSUMI, KL; DIAMOND, KM; EIFLER, D; EIFLER, M; University of California, Berkeley; University of California, Davis; University of Kansas; Clemson University; […]
When Does Flooding Induce Hatching Behavioral Decisions of Red-Eyed Treefrog Embryos Under Moderate Hypoxia
Meeting Abstract P3-131 Saturday, Jan. 6 15:30 – 17:30 When Does Flooding Induce Hatching? Behavioral Decisions of Red-Eyed Treefrog Embryos Under Moderate Hypoxia SNYDER, RK*; OSPINA-L, AM; WARKENTIN, KM; SNYDER, Rachel; Susquehanna University; Universidad del Quindío; Boston University rachelksnyder4@gmail.com The arboreal embryos of Agalychnis callidryas experience hypoxia when individual eggs or whole clutches fall into ponds. This […]
