Meeting Abstract 119-2 Thursday, Jan. 7 10:15 Examining chemosensory recovery post-atrazine exposure in the crayfish ( Orconectes virilis) BELANGER, RM*; MOONEY, LM; NGUYEN, HM; ABRAHAM, NK; PETERS, TJ; KANA, MA; MAY, LA; University of Detroit Mercy; University of Detroit Mercy; University of Detroit Mercy; University of Detroit Mercy; University of Detroit Mercy; University of Detroit Mercy; University […]
sessions: Session 119
Convergent behavioural and morphological strategies in fence lizards on two college campuses
Meeting Abstract 119-4 Thursday, Jan. 7 10:45 Convergent behavioural and morphological strategies in fence lizards on two college campuses SPARKMAN, A.M.*; HOWE, S.P.; HYNES, S.G.; HOBBS, B.E.; Westmont College; University of Akron; Westmont College; Westmont College sparkman@westmont.edu The spread of urban development has dramatically altered local habitats, modifying community relationships, abiotic factors, and structural features. Animal populations […]
Behavior and Short-term Survival of Captive-reared Yearling Gopher Tortoises Following Hard Release
Meeting Abstract 119-8 Thursday, Jan. 7 11:45 Behavior and Short-term Survival of Captive-reared Yearling Gopher Tortoises Following Hard Release RADZIO, TA*; O’CONNOR, MP; Drexel University; Drexel University tomradzio@hotmail.com Captive-reared animals may lack critical traits required for success in the wild. This can impede research or conservation efforts in which animals must be raised in captivity and subsequently […]
Plants talking to bats Chemical diversity of Piper scents
Meeting Abstract 119-2 Sunday, Jan. 8 08:30 – 08:45 Plants talking to bats: Chemical diversity of Piper scents KALISZEWSKA, ZA*; SANTANA, SE; RIFFELL, JA; University of Washington; University of Washington; University of Washington zakalisz@gmail.com Chemical signals are key mediators of many ecological interactions, and are particularly important for fruit localization and selection by frugivores. Piper is a […]
Phenotypic Plasticity in Oysters Mediated by Chemical Cues from Predators and Injured Prey
Meeting Abstract 119-4 Sunday, Jan. 8 09:00 – 09:15 Phenotypic Plasticity in Oysters Mediated by Chemical Cues from Predators and Injured Prey SMEE, DL*; SCHERER, AE; Texas A&M – Corpus Christi lee.smee@tamucc.edu http://www.marineecologylab.tamucc.edu To balance energy expenditures on predator avoidance and deterrence with critical life history functions such as energy acquisition, growth, and fecundity, many prey organisms […]
Do Dietary Chemical Signals Cue an Inducible Offense
Meeting Abstract 119-5 Sunday, Jan. 8 09:15 – 09:30 Do Dietary Chemical Signals Cue an Inducible Offense? VAN ALSTYNE, KL*; PADILLA, DK; CHAN, M; YEE, AK; Western Washington University; Stony Brook University; Emory University; Stony Brook University kathy.vanalstyne@wwu.edu http://www.wwu.edu/~kathyva/ Chemical signals are increasingly recognized as triggers of defensive traits; however, less is known about their role in […]
Bats’ response to the plant bouquet linking bat diet to fruit scent diversity
Meeting Abstract 119-3 Sunday, Jan. 8 08:45 – 09:00 Bats’ response to the plant bouquet: linking bat diet to fruit scent diversity SANTANA, SE*; KALISZEWSKA, ZA; MILLER, LB; RIFFELL, JA; University of Washington; University of Washington; University of Washington; University of Washington ssantana@uw.edu http://faculty.washington.edu/ssantana/wordpress/ A fundamental challenge in sensory biology is elucidating the relationship between an organism’s […]
The ability of tendons to buffer energy during eccentric contractions depends on lengthening dynamics
Meeting Abstract 118-5 Sunday, Jan. 7 09:00 – 09:15 The ability of tendons to buffer energy during eccentric contractions depends on lengthening dynamics ROSARIO, MV*; ROBERTS, TJ; Brown University; Brown University michael_rosario@brown.edu http://michaelvrosario.com When muscle-tendon units (MTU) absorb energy via active lengthening, energy flows into an elastic tendon before being dissipated by the muscle. Energy flow into […]
Properties and functions of tendons in the cetacean peduncle
Meeting Abstract 118-6 Sunday, Jan. 7 09:15 – 09:30 Properties and functions of tendons in the cetacean peduncle ADAMS, DA*; FISH, FE; ZUE, R; BART-SMITH, H; West Chester University, Pennsylvania; West Chester University, Pennsylvania; University of Virginia; University of Virginia da762671@wcupa.edu The flukes of cetaceans are the principal structure used to power swimming. Dorso-ventral oscillations of the […]
Hanging Out Fiber Type Distribution and Energy Metabolism in Sloth Forelimb Muscles
Meeting Abstract 118-3 Sunday, Jan. 7 08:30 – 08:45 Hanging Out: Fiber Type Distribution and Energy Metabolism in Sloth Forelimb Muscles SPAINHOWER, KB*; METZ, AK; BARKETT, EM; YUSUF, AR; BUTCHER, MT; Youngstown State Univ.; Youngstown State Univ.; Youngstown State Univ.; Youngstown State Univ.; Youngstown State Univ. kspainhower@student.ysu.edu Sloths are canopy-dwelling inhabitants of American neotropical rainforests that exhibit […]
