Meeting Abstract 10-4 Thursday, Jan. 5 09:00 – 09:15 Evolution of pheromone communication in lampreys BUCHINGER, TJ*; BUSSY, U; LI, K; WANG, H; BAKER, CF; HUERTAS, M; JIA, L; HAYES, MC; LI, W; JOHNSON, NS; Michigan State University ; Michigan State University ; Michigan State University ; Michigan State University ; bNational Institute of Water and Atmospheric […]
sessions: Session 10
Evolution of diverse song functional morphology of the avian syrinx and motor control in suboscines and oscines
Meeting Abstract 10-7 Thursday, Jan. 5 09:45 – 10:00 Evolution of diverse song: functional morphology of the avian syrinx and motor control in suboscines and oscines. GARCIA, S.M.*; KOPUCHIAN, C.; FUXJAGER, M.J.; RIEDE, T.; GOLLER, F.; University of Utah; CECOAL-CONICET; Wakeforest University; Midwestern University; University of Utah Sarah.Garcia@utah.edu The avian vocal organ, the syrinx, gives rise to […]
Building a Phylogeny of Parasitic Wasps in the Genus, Cotesia, Based on Species-specific Courtship Songs
Meeting Abstract 10-6 Thursday, Jan. 5 09:30 – 09:45 Building a Phylogeny of Parasitic Wasps in the Genus, Cotesia, Based on Species-specific Courtship Songs BREDLAU, JP*; KESTER, KM; Virginia Commonwealth University; Virginia Commonwealth University bredlauj@vcu.edu http://kesterlab.com Acoustic signals play an important role in premating isolation based on sexual selection within many taxa. Evidence for several genera of […]
Birth-Death Dynamics Reveal how Phylogeny and Ecology Shape the Evolution of Mammalian Vomerolfaction
Meeting Abstract 10-3 Thursday, Jan. 5 08:45 – 09:00 Birth-Death Dynamics Reveal how Phylogeny and Ecology Shape the Evolution of Mammalian Vomerolfaction YOHE, LR*; ROSENTHAL, H; HOFFMANN, S; DAVALOS, LM; Stony Brook University; Smithtown High School; NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine; Stony Brook University laurel.yohe@stonybrook.edu http://laurelryohe.weebly.com// In mammals, social chemical cues are primarily detected by receptors in […]
Visually-mediated control of Drosophila haltere kinematics modulates mechanosensory input
Meeting Abstract 10-4 Thursday, Jan. 4 08:45 – 09:00 Visually-mediated control of Drosophila haltere kinematics modulates mechanosensory input DICKERSON, BH*; HUDA, A; DICKINSON, MH; California Institute of Technology; California Institute of Technology bdicker@caltech.edu http://www.its.caltech.edu/~bdicker/ Gaze stabilization relies upon the detection of self-motion cues, which are subsequently suppressed for active gaze shifts. Yet, it is poorly understood how […]
Neural basis of sun-like navigation in Drosophila
Meeting Abstract 10-1 Thursday, Jan. 4 08:00 – 08:15 Neural basis of sun-like navigation in Drosophila GIRALDO, YM*; DICKINSON, MH; California Institute of Technology; California Institute of Technology ygiraldo@caltech.edu Insects exhibit impressive navigational abilities, from long distance migrations of monarch butterflies to path integration of desert ants in the genus Cataglyphis. Although not generally considered migratory, mark-recapture […]
Neural Correlates of Saccade Control Algorithms in Drosophila
Meeting Abstract 10-3 Thursday, Jan. 4 08:30 – 08:45 Neural Correlates of Saccade Control Algorithms in Drosophila MONGEAU, J.-M.*; FRYE, M.A.; University of California, Los Angeles; University of California, Los Angeles jmmongeau@psu.edu Like other visually active animals, flies generate rapid saccadic movements to control and stabilize their gaze. Saccades enable evasive maneuvers to a threat as well […]
Mechanosensory and visual integration in the fly central complex
Meeting Abstract 10-5 Thursday, Jan. 4 09:00 – 09:15 Mechanosensory and visual integration in the fly central complex KATHMAN, ND*; FOX, JL; Case Western Reserve University; Case Western Reserve University ndk9@case.edu The reduced hindwings of flies, known as halteres, are specialized mechanosensory organs that detect inertial forces associated with body rotation during flight. Previous studies have shown […]
Fly optomotor response dynamics are influenced by exogenously induced haltere movements
Meeting Abstract 10-7 Thursday, Jan. 4 09:30 – 09:45 Fly optomotor response dynamics are influenced by exogenously induced haltere movements RAUSCHER, MJ*; FOX, JL; Case Western Reserve University; Case Western Reserve University mjr67@case.edu Like other flies, Drosophila stabilize their gaze in response to both visual and inertial self-motion cues. The former are sensed by the fly’s compound […]
Exploring the Integration of Visual and Antennal Feedback in Flying Insects with a Braitenberg Vehicle Model
Meeting Abstract 10-2 Thursday, Jan. 4 08:15 – 08:30 Exploring the Integration of Visual and Antennal Feedback in Flying Insects with a Braitenberg Vehicle Model ROTH, E*; DEORA, T; DANIEL, TL; ROTH, Eatai; Univ. of Washington eatai@uw.edu As an insect flies through its environment, it integrates sensory information across modalities to guide its trajectory; a broad repertoire […]
