Meeting Abstract 114.3 Tuesday, Jan. 7 10:45 GnIH expression is effected by chronic stress in white leghorns PUSCH, E. A.*; THOMPSON, J. A.; NAVARA, K. J.; University of Georgia; University of Georgia; University of Georgia epperfectchoice@gmail.com Stress through the actions of glucocorticoids, exerts inhibitory influences on reproductive behavior and physiology in birds, but we do not fully […]
sessions: Session 114
Urbanized sharks are happier than their rural counterparts
Meeting Abstract 114.5 Wednesday, Jan. 7 14:30 Urbanized sharks are happier than their rural counterparts GALLAGHER, A/J*; HAMMERSCHLAG, N; University of Miami; University of Miami gallagher.austin@gmail.com http://www.austingallagher.com The role of serotonin in driving social interactions, dominance hierarchies, aggression, and state of mind has been well-documented in a number of species, ranging from invertebrates to humans. The majority […]
The town lizard and the country lizard The physiological ecology of urbanization in Uta stansburiana
Meeting Abstract 114.4 Wednesday, Jan. 7 14:15 The town lizard and the country lizard: The physiological ecology of urbanization in Uta stansburiana SMITH, G.D.*; DURSO, A.M.; NEUMAN-LEE, L.A.; FRENCH, S.S.; Utah State University gdssmith57@yahoo.com Urbanization is one of the most dramatic and pertinent forms of environmental change facing wildlife. In addition to altering the survival and, ultimately, […]
Effects of environmentally relevant concentrations of Polybrominated Diphenyl Ether (PBDE) on hormonal profiles of Lithobates pipiens during metamorphosis
Meeting Abstract 114.6 Wednesday, Jan. 7 14:45 Effects of environmentally relevant concentrations of Polybrominated Diphenyl Ether (PBDE) on hormonal profiles of Lithobates pipiens during metamorphosis FREITAS, M.B.*; TSAI, C.A.; KARASOV, W.H.; Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison; Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison; Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison mfreitas@wisc.edu Thyroid hormones play a critical role in metamorphosis in most amphibians, driving growth, […]
Do Photoperiod, Castration, or Melatonin Affect Swimming, Pelage and Reproduction in the Marsh Rice Rat (Oryzomys palustris)
Meeting Abstract 114.1 Wednesday, Jan. 7 13:30 Do Photoperiod, Castration, or Melatonin Affect Swimming, Pelage and Reproduction in the Marsh Rice Rat (Oryzomys palustris)? EDMONDS, K.E.; Indiana University Southeast kedmonds@ius.edu Marsh rice rats reportedly are excellent swimmers with swimming largely confined to the nighttime. I examined whether photoperiod, castration, and melatonin implants affect growth, pelage, reproduction, and […]
Circulating levels of thyroid hormone reflect seasonal changes in activity of free-living arctic ground squirrels
Meeting Abstract 114.3 Wednesday, Jan. 7 14:00 Circulating levels of thyroid hormone reflect seasonal changes in activity of free-living arctic ground squirrels WILSTERMAN, K*; WILLIAMS, CT; BUCK, CL; Univ. of California, Berkeley; Univ. of Alaska, Anchorage; Univ. of Alaska, Anchorage kwilsterman@berkeley.edu Organisms fundamentally adjust their physiological state throughout their life-cycle and in response to predictable and unpredictable […]
Artificial light at night delays birth in a seasonally reproductive marsupial – A field study
Meeting Abstract 114.2 Wednesday, Jan. 7 13:45 Artificial light at night delays birth in a seasonally reproductive marsupial – A field study ROBERT, KA*; LESKU, J; PARTECKE, J; CHAMBERS, B; La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia; La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia; Max Plank Institute for Ornithology, Radolfzell, Germany; The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia k.robert@latrobe.edu.au Despite numerous […]
Variation among metabolic enzymes along a thermal gradient in a montane ectotherm
Meeting Abstract 114-1 Thursday, Jan. 7 10:15 Variation among metabolic enzymes along a thermal gradient in a montane ectotherm ROBERTS, K.T.*; WHEAT, C.W.; DAHLHOFF, E.P.; RANK, N.E.; Univ. of California, Berkeley; Stockholm University; Santa Clara University; Sonoma State University kevrob@berkeley.edu Many montane organisms live in fragmented populations that are especially vulnerable to climate change. The ability of […]
Phenotypic correlations suggest that thermal adaptation is constrained in lizards and ladybugs
Meeting Abstract 114-3 Thursday, Jan. 7 10:45 Phenotypic correlations suggest that thermal adaptation is constrained in lizards and ladybugs LOGAN, M.L.*; CURLIS, J.D.; MINNAAR, I.A.; MCGLOTHLIN, J.W.; CLUSELLA-TRULLAS, S.; COX, R.M.; Stellenbosch University; Georgia Southern University; Stellenbosch University; Virginia Tech; Stellenbosch University; University of Virginia mike.logan1983@gmail.com http://www.evolutioninthetropics.com Evolutionary adaptation of the ‘thermal performance curve’ (TPC) to changes […]
Lability of thermal physiology revealed along an elevational gradient in Urosaurus ornatus
Meeting Abstract 114-5 Thursday, Jan. 7 11:15 Lability of thermal physiology revealed along an elevational gradient in Urosaurus ornatus GILBERT, AL*; MILES, DB; Ohio University; Ohio University anthony.gilbert09@gmail.com http://www.diapsida.org Species with broad geographic distributions often have populations inhabiting disparate habitat types that vary in thermal quality. Recent models suggest that differences in the thermal environment should lead […]
