BERNARD, Alaina B.*; JENKINS, David G.; Department of Biology, University of Central Florida; Department of Biology, University of Central Florida: Metapopulation dynamics in two small-world networks Small-world networks are classified as scale-free, broad-scale, and single-scale and are model interactions among units in diverse complex systems (e.g., rivers, the world-wide-web, and protein interactions). Scale-free networks have […]

CRAWFORD, Karen; St. Mary’s College of Maryland, St. Mary’s City, MD and Marine Biologcial Laboratory, Woods Hole, MA: MAPK in the D quadrant organizer of the squid embryo Loligo pealei Classic ablation and isolation experiments performed on gastropod embryos demonstrate that the D macromere plays a critical role in axial patterning as the founder cell […]

DIJKSTRA, J.A.*; HARRIS, L.G.; University of New Hampshire; University of New Hampshire: Long-Term Shifts in Seasonal Patterns of Biodiversity in a Marine Fouling Community The relationship between invasions and the long-term shifts in seasonal diversity remains poorly understood for most ecosystems. However, examining this relationship provides insight into the effects of invasive species on biodiversity. […]

MOORE, Beth*; TAGMOUNT, Mani; STILLMAN, Jonathon; Romberg TIburon Center, San Francisco State University: Latitudinal variation in transcriptome profiles following heat and cold stress of the porcelain crab, Petrolisthes cinctipes Organismal responses to thermal stress are an important determinant of how climate change may impact natural populations. Organisms vary in their response to thermal stress depending […]

TUTTLE, Jacob A.*; ROSTAL, David C.; Georgia Southern University; Georgia Southern University: LOGGERHEAD SEA TURTLE Caretta caretta NESTING ON A GEORGIA BARRIER ISLAND: EFFECTS OF NEST RELOCATION The nesting biology of the loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) was studied on Blackbeard Island in 2005. Blackbeard Island is a national wildlife refuge and has an active […]

REIS,, C.; BOLL, W.; NOLL, M.; OSSWALT, M.; WARNER, L.; HILL, M.; HILL, A.*; University of Z�rich; University of Z�rich; University of Z�rich; Boston College; University of Richmond; University of Richmond; University of Richmond: Isolation and analysis of Pax and Six genes in marine sponges Sponges are true metazoans that lack a nervous system, true […]

SELBY, M.S.*; RENO, P.L.; MCCOLLUM, M. A.; LOVEJOY, C. O; Kent State University; Kent State University; Mercer College; Kent State University: Is colobine thumb reduction pleiotropic? Colobines typically have shorter thumbs and longer posterior digits than cercopithecines. Functional explanations for thumb reduction in Colobus include reducing thumb interference during forelimb-first landings. However, colobine digit elongation […]

STINER, J. S.*; WALTERS, L. J.; University of Central Florida: Intertidal oyster reefs impacted by recreational boating: effects on reef structure and biodiversity Widely regarded as a keystone species and ecosystem engineer, the eastern oyster Crassostrea virginica plays a vital role in estuarine environments. Complex three-dimensional oyster reefs act as havens for biodiversity. Recently, concern […]

PETERSON, J.D.; WOOD, M.B.*; HOPKINS, W.A.; MENDONCA, M.T.; Auburn University; Auburn University; Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Auburn University: Inter-specific differences between larval American Bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana) and Southern Leopard Frog (Rana sphenocephala) susceptibility to Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis infection within a contaminated wetland on the Savannah River Site, South Carolina Although numerous amphibian populations, world-wide, […]

JENSEN, BH; PULICE, E*; The College of Saint Rose, Albany, NY; The College of Saint Rose, Albany, NY: Intact Teleostian Ovarian Follicles as a Potential Detector of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and an Undergratuate Level Teaching Tool Many undergraduate science labs rely predominantly on laboratory demonstrations rather than student-designed experimentation. We are currently working to provide […]