Meeting Abstract 104.2 Thursday, Jan. 7 Geometric characterization and phenotypic plasticity in the tracheal networks supplying insect flight muscle WATERS, James S*; HARRISON, Jon F; Arizona State University; Arizona State University james.waters@asu.edu Tracheal networks extend throughout the metabolic tissues of insects and are responsible for providing pathways for the transport of critical respiratory gasses. The structure of […]
sessions: Session 104
Elevated atmospheric carbon dioxide levels affect metabolism and shell formation in oysters Crassostrea virginica (Gmelin)
Meeting Abstract 104.5 Thursday, Jan. 7 Elevated atmospheric carbon dioxide levels affect metabolism and shell formation in oysters Crassostrea virginica (Gmelin) SOKOLOVA, I.M.*; IVANINA, A.; LIEB, N.; KUROCHKIN , I.; BENIASH, E.; University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC; University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC; University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA; University of North Carolina […]
Diffusive and conductive effects of sand on gas exchange in sea turtle nests
Meeting Abstract 104.3 Thursday, Jan. 7 Diffusive and conductive effects of sand on gas exchange in sea turtle nests O’CONNOR, M.P.*; SUSS, J.; SOTHERLAND, P.R.; SPOTILA, J.R.; Drexel Univ.; Drexel Univ.; Kalamazoo Coll.; Drexel Univ. mike.oconnor@drexel.edu Sea turtles bury their nests deeply (25-100 cm) in beach sand, thus limiting nest predation and extremes of thermal and hydric […]
Characterization of the Bacterial Properties that Impair Respiration in the Atlantic Blue Crab, Callinectes sapidus
Meeting Abstract 104.4 Thursday, Jan. 7 Characterization of the Bacterial Properties that Impair Respiration in the Atlantic Blue Crab, Callinectes sapidus JOHNSON, N.G.*; BURNETT, L.E.; BURNETT, K.G.; College of Charleston; College of Charleston; College of Charleston ngjohnso@edisto.cofc.edu In the blue crab Callinectes sapidus, injection with the bacterial pathogen Vibrio campbellii causes a decrease in oxygen consumption. Histological […]
Carbonic anhydrase activity in gill and mantle tissues from Doryteuthis pealeii
Meeting Abstract 104.1 Thursday, Jan. 7 Carbonic anhydrase activity in gill and mantle tissues from Doryteuthis pealeii NYACK, A.C.*; HENRY, R.P.; SEIBEL, B.A.; University of Rhode Island; Auburn University; University of Rhode Island alnyack@gmail.com The enzyme carbonic anhydrase (CA) rapidly catalyzes the reversible reaction of CO2 to HCO3– and H+ both at sites of production (tissues) and […]
Turbulent mixing diminishes discrimination of food and predator risk odor sources by altering small scale structure of signals impinging on blue crab antennules
Meeting Abstract 104.3 Saturday, Jan. 7 Turbulent mixing diminishes discrimination of food and predator risk odor sources by altering small scale structure of signals impinging on blue crab antennules. WEISSBURG, M.J.; Georgia Tech marc.weissburg@biology.gatech.edu Animals frequently are challenged with the task of responding appropriately to chemical signals when they are intermingled or mixed with odors from multiple […]
The role of pollinator olfactory processing in biasing floral scent evolution
Meeting Abstract 104.2 Saturday, Jan. 7 The role of pollinator olfactory processing in biasing floral scent evolution CLIFFORD, MR*; RIFFELL, JA; University of Washington; University of Washington cliffmar@uw.edu Chemical communication is an important and ancient method of information transfer between angiosperms and the animals with which they interact. However, in stark contrast to the rich literature investigating […]
The responses of taste receptor cells of gypsy moth larvae to various phytochemicals
Meeting Abstract 104.4 Saturday, Jan. 7 The responses of taste receptor cells of gypsy moth larvae to various phytochemicals MARTIN, Timothy/L.; SHIELDS, Vonnie/D.C.*; Towson University; Towson University vshields@towson.edu Gypsy moth larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.), are highly polyphagous feeders. They possess taste sensory organs, the medial and lateral galeal styloconic sensilla, which play an important role in host-plant […]
Specific floral odorants contribute to differential pollinator attraction in monkeyflowers (Mimulus)
Meeting Abstract 104.1 Saturday, Jan. 7 Specific floral odorants contribute to differential pollinator attraction in monkeyflowers (Mimulus) BYERS, KJRP*; BRADSHAW, HD; RIFFELL, JA; University of Washington; University of Washington; University of Washington kjbyers@uw.edu Floral diversity is immense, with more than 250,000 species of angiosperms known. The number of phylogenetically diverse floral species that share common characteristics implies […]
Sequestration of Defensive Toxins by the Asian Snake Rhabdophis tigrinus Effects of Local Prey Availability and Maternal Diet
Meeting Abstract 104.5 Saturday, Jan. 7 Sequestration of Defensive Toxins by the Asian Snake Rhabdophis tigrinus: Effects of Local Prey Availability and Maternal Diet HUTCHINSON, D.A.*; MORI, A.; SAVITZKY, A.H.; BURGHARDT, G.M.; NGUYEN, C.; MEINWALD, J.; SCHROEDER, F.C.; Coastal Carolina University, Conway, SC; Kyoto University, Sakyo, Japan; Utah State University, Logan, UT; University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN; […]
