Meeting Abstract 115-2 Sunday, Jan. 8 08:15 – 08:30 Developmental experience affects habituation to a mild stressor in female but not male guppies CHOUINARD-THULY, L.*; REDDON, A.R.; LERIS, I.; EARLEY, R.L.; READER, S.M.; McGill University; McGill University; McGill University, Utrecht University; University of Alabama; McGill University laura.thuly@gmail.com The stress response is an integrated set of behavioural and […]
sessions: Session 115
Vitellogenin as a Biomarker for Endocrine Disruption in Tetrapods Evaluation of Its Utility and Potential
Meeting Abstract 115-5 Sunday, Jan. 7 09:00 – 09:15 Vitellogenin as a Biomarker for Endocrine Disruption in Tetrapods: Evaluation of Its Utility and Potential. SELCER, KW; Duquesne University selcer@duq.edu A number of chemicals released into the environment mimic the action of the steroid hormone estrogen. These environmental estrogens pose potential health risks to humans and wildlife by […]
Variation in the Effects of Endocrine Disruptors on Sex Differentiation in Male African Clawed Frogs (Xenopus laevis)
Meeting Abstract 115-3 Sunday, Jan. 7 08:30 – 08:45 Variation in the Effects of Endocrine Disruptors on Sex Differentiation in Male African Clawed Frogs (Xenopus laevis) TSANG, ME*; HAYES, TB; University of California, Berkeley; University of California, Berkeley tsang.maggie@berkeley.edu The herbicide atrazine is one of the most commonly used agrichemicals in the world. It is also a […]
The Effects of Developmental Stress on Future and Transgenerational Stress Tolerance
Meeting Abstract 115-4 Sunday, Jan. 7 08:45 – 09:00 The Effects of Developmental Stress on Future and Transgenerational Stress Tolerance HOFFMAN, AH*; FINGER, JW; WADA, H; Auburn University; Auburn University; Auburn University ajh0077@auburn.edu Developmental stressors are thought to have a negative impact on physiological functions and fitness. However, recent work suggests that a mild developmental stressor can […]
Studies on ecdysteroid hormone, its receptor gene (EcR) &its expression related to growth & reproduction in decapod crustaceans
Meeting Abstract 115-6 Sunday, Jan. 7 09:15 – 09:30 Studies on ecdysteroid hormone, its receptor gene (EcR) &its expression related to growth & reproduction in decapod crustaceans GOPINATHAN, A*; SHYAMAL, S; DURICA, DS; VIT University; Univ. of Oklahoma; Univ. of Oklahoma ganilkumar@vit.ac.in The grapsid crab M. messor exhibits definite season dependent patterns of programming of molting and […]
Structural defects of the external genitalia induced by the environmental fungicide vinclozolin
Meeting Abstract 115-1 Sunday, Jan. 7 08:00 – 08:15 Structural defects of the external genitalia induced by the environmental fungicide vinclozolin LEWIS, AK*; COHN, MJ; University of Florida lewis23a@ufl.edu In recent decades, there has been a rise of endocrine-related diseases and disorders, including an increased incidence of genital malformations, low semen quality, adverse pregnancy outcomes, neurobehavioral disruption, […]
Parsing the roles of thyroid hormones in developmental regulation a survey of phenotypic features in hypothyroid zebrafish
Meeting Abstract 115-2 Sunday, Jan. 7 08:15 – 08:30 Parsing the roles of thyroid hormones in developmental regulation: a survey of phenotypic features in hypothyroid zebrafish. HU, Y.*; MCMENAMIN, S.K.; Boston College; Boston College hucy@bc.edu Thyroid hormones play numerous essential roles in vertebrate development. A century of research has demonstrated that these endocrine factors have numerous physiological […]
Understanding Thunniform Swimming Kinematics and Hydrodynamics
Meeting Abstract 115-1 Monday, Jan. 7 08:00 – 08:15 Understanding Thunniform Swimming: Kinematics and Hydrodynamics WANG, J*; TRAN, H; CHRISTINO, M; WHITE, CH; ZHU, J; WAINWRIGHT, DK; LAUDER, GV; BART-SMITH, H; DONG, H; University of Virginia; University of Virginia; T.C. Williams High School; University of Virginia; University of Virginia; Harvard University; Harvard University; University of Virginia; University […]
Properties and Functions of Tendons in the Peduncle of Odontocetes
Meeting Abstract 115-4 Monday, Jan. 7 08:45 – 09:00 Properties and Functions of Tendons in the Peduncle of Odontocetes ADAMS, DS*; ZHU, R; FISH, FE; West Chester Univeristy; University of Virginia; West Chester University da762671@wcupa.edu Dorso-ventral oscillations of caudal flukes of cetaceans generate lift-based thrust that allows them to operate with a high propulsive efficiency. Flexibility of […]
Investigating bottlenose dolphin swimming biomechanics using biologging tags, tracking data, sensor fusion and estimation
Meeting Abstract 115-5 Monday, Jan. 7 09:00 – 09:15 Investigating bottlenose dolphin swimming biomechanics using biologging tags, tracking data, sensor fusion and estimation ZHANG, D*; GABALDON, J; ROCHO-LEVINE, J; VAN DER HOOP, J; MOORE, M; SHORTER, K; University of Michigan; University of Michigan; Dolphin Quest, Oahu; Arhus University; Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution; University of Michigan zhding@umich.edu Marine […]
