‘I’m open to it’ African giant pouched rat females signal reproductive availability to potential mates and competitors via altered signal composition but not via behavior

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 11-3  Sat Jan 2  ‘I’m open to it’: African giant pouched rat females signal reproductive availability to potential mates and competitors via altered signal composition but not via behavior Freeman, AR*; Lo, B; Choudhry, A; Singh, B; Ophir, AG; […]

Social transmission of queen estradiol levels in eusocial naked mole-rats

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 11-4  Sat Jan 2  Social transmission of queen estradiol levels in eusocial naked mole-rats Edwards, PD*; Mastromonaco, G; Holmes, MM; University of Toronto Mississauga; Toronto Zoo; University of Toronto Mississauga phoebe.edwards@mail.utoronto.ca For cooperative species, there can be great value […]

Sex-specific gene expression in Xenopus laevis laryngeal muscle

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 11-6  Sat Jan 2  Sex-specific gene expression in Xenopus laevis laryngeal muscle Paulis, D; Velosa, A; Zornik, E; Ryba, T; Leininger, E*; New College of Florida; New College of Florida; Reed College; New College of Florida; New College of […]

Reproductive state modulates retinal sensitivity to light in female tungara frogs

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 11-1  Sat Jan 2  Reproductive state modulates retinal sensitivity to light in female tungara frogs Leslie, CE; Rosencrans, RF; Walkowski, W; Gordon, WC; Bazan, NG; Ryan, MJ; Farris, HE*; University of Texas – Austin; University of Alabama – Birmingham; […]

Effects of systemically and locally increased serotonin on male response to female rejection calls

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 11-2  Sat Jan 2  Effects of systemically and locally increased serotonin on male response to female rejection calls Hood, KE*; Hurley, LM; Indiana University; Indiana University hoodk@indiana.edu Neuromodulatory systems, like the serotonergic system, innervate both sensory brain regions and […]

Does testosterone facilitate dynamic relationships in Anolis lizard behavior, morphology, and physiology

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 11-5  Sat Jan 2  Does testosterone facilitate dynamic relationships in Anolis lizard behavior, morphology, and physiology? Johnson, LE*; Ivanov, BM; Johnson, MA; Trinity University; Trinity University; Trinity University ljohnso6@trinity.edu Testosterone (T) influences a wide variety of sexual and social […]

Conspecific chemical cues facilitate mate trailing by invasive Argentine black and white tegus

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 11-7  Sat Jan 2  Conspecific chemical cues facilitate mate trailing by invasive Argentine black and white tegus Bukovich, IMG*; Richard, SA; Tillman, EA; Jayamohan, S; Humphrey, JS; Carrington, PE; Bruce, WE; Kluever, BM; Avery, ML; Parker, MR; James Madison […]

A dual role for prostaglandin F signaling in hormonal and pheromonal signaling in cichlid fish

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 11-8  Sat Jan 2  A dual role for prostaglandin F signaling in hormonal and pheromonal signaling in cichlid fish Juntti, SA*; Li, C-Y; University of Maryland, College Park; University of Maryland, College Park sjuntti@umd.edu http://go.umd.edu/cichlidengineering Mating relies on detection […]

To Flee or Not to Flee A Comparison of Predator Avoidance Behaviors Under Varied Light and Predatory Conditions

Meeting Abstract 11-3  Saturday, Jan. 4 10:45 – 11:00  To Flee or Not to Flee: A Comparison of Predator Avoidance Behaviors Under Varied Light and Predatory Conditions MICHELS, NO*; HRABIK, TR; MENSINGER, AF; University of Minnesota Duluth; University of Minnesota Duluth; University of Minnesota Duluth miche498@d.umn.edu The quantity and quality of information during predator-prey interactions is influenced […]

The Effects of Temperature on the Predatory and Defensive Strikes of Rattlesnakes

Meeting Abstract 11-5  Saturday, Jan. 4 11:15 – 11:30  The Effects of Temperature on the Predatory and Defensive Strikes of Rattlesnakes WHITFORD, MD*; FREYMILLER, GA; HIGHAM, TE; CLARK, RW; San Diego State University; San Diego State University; University of California, Riverside; San Diego State University mwhitford@ucdavis.edu Locomotor performance is heavily influenced by body temperature due to the […]

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