Meeting Abstract 12.4  Wednesday, Jan. 4  Selection favors increased cellular plasticity in a variable environment COOPER, B.S.*; HAMMAD, L.A.; FISHER, N.P.; KARTY, J.A.; MONTOOTH, K.L.; Indiana University, Bloomington; Indiana University, Bloomington; Indiana University, Bloomington; Indiana University, Bloomington; Indiana University, Bloomington brascoop@indiana.edu Theory predicts that developmental plasticity, the capacity to change phenotypic trajectory during development, should evolve when […]

Meeting Abstract 12.5  Wednesday, Jan. 4  MIMICRY AND THE PROXIMATE BASIS OF ADAPTATION KIKUCHI, DW*; PFENNIG, DW; Univ. of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; Univ. of North Carolina, Chapel Hill dkikuchi@live.unc.edu Mimicry is one of the classical examples of adaptation, yet we have much to learn about how mimetic phenotypes are produced. As an instance of convergent evolution, […]

Meeting Abstract 12.2  Wednesday, Jan. 4  Insights into the physiological adaptations of caridean shrimp to hydrothermal vent living: implications for colonization OLIPHANT, A*; THATJE, S; BROWN, A; MORINI, M; RAVAUX, J; SHILLITO, B; SMITH, F; REED, A; University of Southampton; University of Southampton; University of Southampton; Université Pierre et Marie Curie; Université Pierre et Marie Curie; Université […]

Meeting Abstract 12.1  Wednesday, Jan. 4  Divalent metal trafficking in aquatic insects: A comparative approach POTEAT, MD*; BUCHWALTER, DB; North Carolina State University, Raleigh mdpoteat@ncsu.edu In streams and rivers, aquatic insects typically comprise 80-95% of the invertebrate species pool and are ecologically integral. With ~7,000 aquatic insect species described to date in North America, this diversity is […]

Meeting Abstract 12.3  Friday, Jan. 4  Patterns of development and diversity in the crocodilian skull JASZLICS, A.*; PARDO, J.D.; University of Texas at Arlington, University of Nebraska at Lincoln; University of Calgary jaszlics@huskers.unl.edu Variation in ontogenetic trajectories plays a critical role in shaping morphological diversity of the vertebrate skull. Crown group crocodilians are a potentially informative research […]

Meeting Abstract 12.1  Friday, Jan. 4  Origin and loss of cichlid craniofacial diversity MCGEE, MD*; BORSTEIN, SR; WAINWRIGHT, PC; University of California Davis; California State University Sacramento; University of California Davis mcgee@ucdavis.edu Cichlid fishes are famous for their exceptional diversity, particularly in craniofacial morphology. Despite remarkable phenotypic diversity in locations like the East African Rift Valley, it […]

Meeting Abstract 12.5  Friday, Jan. 4  Morphology of the rabbit periodontal ligament and the effect of reduced bite force SELF, CJ*; HERRING, SW; University of Washington, Seattle; University of Washington, Seattle cjself@uw.edu The periodontal ligament (PDL) transmits occlusal loads from the teeth. This study was undertaken to describe the morphology of rabbit molar PDL as an example […]

Meeting Abstract 12.4  Friday, Jan. 4  Finite element validation of an avian skull using ex vivo measurements CUFF, A.R.*; RAYFIELD, E.; University of Bristol, UK; University of Bristol, UK Andrew.Cuff@bristol.ac.uk Finite element models (FEMs) have potential to describe the detailed biomechanics of musculoskeletal systems. Validation studies assist in deducing how models reflect reality, yet in avians this […]

Meeting Abstract 12.6  Friday, Jan. 4  Evolution, Ecology, and Modularity of the Lagomorph Skull KRAATZ, BP*; BUMACOD, N; WEDEL, M; AZEVEDO, B; Western University of Health Sciences; Western University of Health Sciences; Western University of Health Sciences; Western University of Health Sciences bkraatz@westernu.edu The lagomorph (rabbits, hares, and pikas) skull exhibits a unique set of characteristics that […]

Meeting Abstract 12.2  Friday, Jan. 4  Dabbling, grazing and diving: Skull shape is related to beak foraging behaviors in the avian order Anseriformes OLSEN, AM*; WESTNEAT, MW; University of Chicago, IL; Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago, IL aolsen@uchicago.edu Anseriforms, the avian order that includes ducks, geese, swans and mergansers have a diversity of beak shapes and […]