Meeting Abstract 109.6 Tuesday, Jan. 7 09:15 Molecular evolution and expression of feather structural proteins, alpha and beta keratins, in birds GREENWOLD, MJ*; BAO, W; SAWYER, RH; University of South Carolina greenwold@biol.sc.edu Feathers are one of the most distinguishing features of birds and feather diversity is directly related to sexual selection and ecological niches. Today’s feathers are […]
sessions: Session 109
Identifying the molecular link between photosensitive tissues and the eyes of the bay scallop, Argopecten irradians
Meeting Abstract 109.2 Tuesday, Jan. 7 08:15 Identifying the molecular link between photosensitive tissues and the eyes of the bay scallop, Argopecten irradians. PAIRETT, A.N.; SERB, J.M.*; Iowa State University; Iowa State University apairett@iastate.edu Molluscs utilize a vast array of photoreceptive structures, such as complex eyes capable of spatial vision or simple photoreceptive neurons found in the […]
A Tale of Two Hydractinia Genomes Comparative Genomics of Two Sister Hydrozoan Species
Meeting Abstract 109.4 Tuesday, Jan. 7 08:45 A Tale of Two Hydractinia Genomes: Comparative Genomics of Two Sister Hydrozoan Species SCHNITZLER, CE*; SANDERS, SM; PLICKERT, G; SEOIGHE, C; BUSS, L; WOLFSBERG, TG; NICOTRA, M; MULLIKIN, JC; CARTWRIGHT, P; FRANK, U; BAXEVANIS, AD; NHGRI, NIH; University of Kansas; University of Cologne, Germany; National University of Ireland, Galway; Yale […]
Unveiling the Nest Microbiome characterizing bacterial communities in nests of North American tree swallows and their relationships with egg yolk antibodies
Meeting Abstract 109.2 Wednesday, Jan. 7 10:30 Unveiling the Nest Microbiome: characterizing bacterial communities in nests of North American tree swallows and their relationships with egg yolk antibodies FORSMAN, AM*; ANGERT, ER; PERALTA-SANCHEZ, JM; KNIGHT, R; WINKLER, DW; Cornell University; Cornell University; University of Colorado, Boulder; University of Colorado, Boulder; Cornell University amf226@cornell.edu Birds deposit various immune […]
The relationship between immune costs and parasite protection is more really better
Meeting Abstract 109.7 Wednesday, Jan. 7 11:45 The relationship between immune costs and parasite protection: is more really better? BRACE, AJ*; MCCUE, MD; MARTIN, LB; University of South Florida; St. Mary’s University; University of South Florida abrace@mail.usf.edu Parasite exposure typically results in the energetically costly activation of the immune system. Despite the necessity of these responses, there […]
Parasite prevalence and leukocyte differentials in injured, malnourished, and orphaned birds of prey
Meeting Abstract 109.3 Wednesday, Jan. 7 10:45 Parasite prevalence and leukocyte differentials in injured, malnourished, and orphaned birds of prey. WILCOXEN, TE*; WROBEL, ER; SEITZ, J; NUZZO, J; Millikin University; Millikin University; Illinois Raptor Center; Illinois Raptor Center twilcoxen@millikin.edu http://faculty.millikin.edu/~twilcoxen/ Haemoparasites are prevalent among free-living birds, but the intensity of infection varies greatly and is known to […]
Interactions between Lymphoid Tissues and Antigenic Challenges in Cockatiels
Meeting Abstract 109.5 Wednesday, Jan. 7 11:15 Interactions between Lymphoid Tissues and Antigenic Challenges in Cockatiels WARREN, M/F*; RIEDL, N/E; KLASING, K/C; Auburn University; University of California, Davis; University of California, Davis mfw0006@auburn.edu Altricial birds are blind and naked when they hatch and must defend themselves against a pathogen-rich world with an immature immune system. Little is […]
Effects of photoperiod and food availability on regulation of innate immunity in Red Crossbills
Meeting Abstract 109.6 Wednesday, Jan. 7 11:30 Effects of photoperiod and food availability on regulation of innate immunity in Red Crossbills SCHULTZ, E.M.*; KLASING, K.C.; HAHN, T.P.; Univ. of California, Davis; Univ. of California, Davis; Univ. of California, Davis emschultz@ucdavis.edu An organism’s investment in costly physiological processes such as immune function is often variable and fluctuates in […]
Age-dependency of avian responses to West Nile virus
Meeting Abstract 109.4 Wednesday, Jan. 7 11:00 Age-dependency of avian responses to West Nile virus GERVASI, S.S.*; BINGHAM, A.; BURGAN, S.; UNNASCH, T.; MARTIN, L.B.; University of South Florida steph.gervasi@gmail.com Ontogenetic variation in traits related to survival can result in age-structured heterogeneity in natural populations. For example, the ability to cope with infectious disease is driven by […]
X-Ray Microanalysis and the Axial Elemental Composition in Alcyonacean Octocorals (Anthozoa, Octocorallia)
Meeting Abstract 109-6 Thursday, Jan. 7 09:15 X-Ray Microanalysis and the Axial Elemental Composition in Alcyonacean Octocorals (Anthozoa, Octocorallia) WEINNIG , A.M. *; WILLIAMS , G.C. ; HAYZELDEN , C. ; California Academy of Sciences ; California Academy of Sciences ; San Francisco State University alexismweinnig@gmail.com Octocorals are among the most abundant and diverse organisms in the […]
