Meeting Abstract 117-4 Sunday, Jan. 7 08:45 – 09:00 The multifunctional urohyal and sternohyoideus of flatfishes (Pleuronectiformes) FARINA, SC*; LONG, NP; Harvard University; Dickinson College stacy.farina@gmail.com Novel functions typically arise through the co-option of existing anatomy. This creates a close coupling between the new and existing functions of the associated structures, which is thought to constrain morphological […]
sessions: Session 117
Echolocation and Diet Shaped Cranial Evolution During the Ecological Diversification of Bats
Meeting Abstract 117-7 Sunday, Jan. 7 09:30 – 09:45 Echolocation and Diet Shaped Cranial Evolution During the Ecological Diversification of Bats SANTANA, SE*; ARBOUR, JH; CURTIS, AA; University of Washington; University of Washington; University of Washington ssantana@uw.edu http://faculty.washington.edu/ssantana/wordpress/ The mammalian skull performs multiple functions, including feeding and protecting the brain and sensory organs. Dietary adaptation is considered […]
Biomechanics and Evolution of the Crocodyliform Skull
Meeting Abstract 117-6 Sunday, Jan. 7 09:15 – 09:30 Biomechanics and Evolution of the Crocodyliform Skull SELLERS, KC*; MIDDLETON, KM; HOLLIDAY, CM; SELLERS, Kaleb; Univ. of Missouri; Univ. of Missouri; Univ. of Missouri kcsty5@mail.missouri.edu http://www.kalebsellers.com The flat, akinetic skull of crocodyliforms evolved from the tall, kinetic skull of basal suchians, resulting in a reorganization of the feeding […]
Three-dimensional mandibular movements during chewing in a salamander
Meeting Abstract 117-2 Monday, Jan. 7 08:15 – 08:30 Three-dimensional mandibular movements during chewing in a salamander SCHWARZ, D*; HEISS, E; KONOW, N; Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena; Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena; University of Massachusetts Lowell daniel.schwarz@uni-jena.de Food processing describes any kind of mechanical reduction or preparation of food items prior to deglutition. The most commonly used processing mechanism in gnathostomes is […]
Testing How Gape and Prey Size Affect Feeding Performance in a Crayfish-eating Snake
Meeting Abstract 117-4 Monday, Jan. 7 08:45 – 09:00 Testing How Gape and Prey Size Affect Feeding Performance in a Crayfish-eating Snake GRIPSHOVER, ND*; JAYNE, BC; Univ. of Cincinnati ; Univ. of Cincinnati ngripshover@gmail.com Snakes are a model system for studying how anatomy affects feeding performance because their maximal gape constrains the size of prey that can […]
Mapping Anatomical Structure to Biomechanical Function in Musculoskeletal Lever and Linkage Systems
Meeting Abstract 117-6 Monday, Jan. 7 09:15 – 09:30 Mapping Anatomical Structure to Biomechanical Function in Musculoskeletal Lever and Linkage Systems WESTNEAT, MW; University of Chicago mwestneat@uchicago.edu Musculoskeletal mechanisms yield output motion and force transmission determined by the configuration of anatomical components and the dynamics of muscle contraction. Computational models of these systems can help us to […]
Flexibility of intraoral food processing in newts
Meeting Abstract 117-3 Monday, Jan. 7 08:30 – 08:45 Flexibility of intraoral food processing in newts HEISS, E*; SCHWARZ, D; KONOW, N; Friedrich-Schiller-University of Jena; Friedrich-Schiller-University of Jena; University of Massachusetts Lowell egon.heiss@uni-jena.de Intraoral food processing refers to any form of mechanical reduction of food within the mouth prior to swallowing. Processing mechanisms are known for all […]
Effects of Bite Out-Lever and Gape Angle on Bite-Force Performance in the Brown Anole (Anolis sagrei)
Meeting Abstract 117-5 Monday, Jan. 7 09:00 – 09:15 Effects of Bite Out-Lever and Gape Angle on Bite-Force Performance in the Brown Anole (Anolis sagrei) GARCIA, PA*; DEBAN, SM; JONES, MEH; LAPPIN, AK; California State Polytechnic Univ., Pomona; Univ. South Florida; Natural History Museum, London; California State Polytechnic Univ., Pomona pabloagarcia@cpp.edu When a typical vertebrate bites, bite […]
