Meeting Abstract 120.2 Saturday, Jan. 7 High genotype-dependent mortality at metamorphosis in the Pacific oyster PLOUGH, L.V*; HEDGECOCK, D.; University of Southern California; University of Southern California lplough@usc.edu Settlement and metamorphosis is a critical period in the life cycle of marine invertebrates, during which larvae undergo substantial morphological, sensory, and genetic changes regulated by distinct developmental processes. […]
sessions: Session 120
Do resource thresholds play a role in the onset of maturation–a key life history transition
Meeting Abstract 120.3 Saturday, Jan. 7 Do resource thresholds play a role in the onset of maturation–a key life history transition? HELM, BR*; DAVIDOWITZ, G; University of Arizona; University of Arizona bhelm@email.arizona.edu Within the life history of a single organism, the onset of maturation marks a significant shift from the juvenile stage of life to the reproductive […]
Development of Climbing Performance and Behavior during Red-eyed Treefrog Metamorphosis– the Effects of Larval Competition
Meeting Abstract 120.1 Saturday, Jan. 7 Development of Climbing Performance and Behavior during Red-eyed Treefrog Metamorphosis– the Effects of Larval Competition LANDBERG, T*; WILLINK, B; NOSS, CF; GREENE, RS; VONESH, JR; WARKENTIN, KM; Murray State University, KY; University of Costa Rica; University of Florida; University of Victoria; Virginia Commonwealth University; Boston University tobias.landberg@gmail.com Anuran metamorphosis involves dramatic, […]
Small and mighty the phylogenetic significance of mastigophore nematocysts in sea anemones
Meeting Abstract 120.3 Monday, Jan. 7 Small and mighty: the phylogenetic significance of mastigophore nematocysts in sea anemones REFT, AJ*; DALY, M; Ohio State University; Ohio State University ajreft@gmail.com An account of the size, distribution, and morphotypes of microscopic stinging capsules called nematocysts is historically included in species descriptions of sea anemones (Cnidaria: Anthozoa: Actiniaria). Differences in […]
New species, same damn color Benefits of using molecular data to identify diversity in a poorly studied group of sea slugs
Meeting Abstract 120.2 Monday, Jan. 7 New species, same damn color: Benefits of using molecular data to identify diversity in a poorly studied group of sea slugs KNUTSON, VL*; GOSLINER, T; San Francisco State University, California; California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco vknutson@gmail.com Gymnodoris is a genus of sea slugs that contains approximately 35 described species distributed […]
Morphology, molecules, molluscs, and modern monographs A revisionary systematics case study
Meeting Abstract 120.1 Monday, Jan. 7 Morphology, molecules, molluscs, and modern monographs: A revisionary systematics case study KOHN, AJ; Univ. of Washington kohn@uw.edu Taxonomy, classification and phylogenetic interpretation of shelled marine molluscs have traditionally relied primarily on shell characters, the most durable and often the only ones available for study. However, recent advances in molecular genetics have […]
Two roads diverged 100 million years after a duplication
Meeting Abstract 120.2 Tuesday, Jan. 7 10:45 Two roads diverged 100 million years after a duplication. THOMPSON, A.M.*; ZAKON, H.H.; Univ. Texas, Austin ammonthompson@gmail.com Gene duplication is an important source of new genetic information. How gene families expand and diversify is especially important in the research of the genetics of adaptation. One particularly interesting example of gene […]
Tipping the scales Evolution of the allometric slope independently of average trait size
Meeting Abstract 120.1 Tuesday, Jan. 7 10:30 Tipping the scales: Evolution of the allometric slope independently of average trait size FRANKINO, W. A.*; STILLWELL, R. C.; DWORKIN, I. M.; SHINGLETON, A. W.; University of Houston; University of Houston; Michigan State University; Michigan State University frankino@uh.edu The scaling of body parts is central to the expression of morphology […]
The Drivers of Feeding Mode in Marine Teleost Fishes
Meeting Abstract 120.4 Tuesday, Jan. 7 11:15 The Drivers of Feeding Mode in Marine Teleost Fishes SONNEFELD, M.J.*; TURINGAN, R.G.; Florida Institute of Technology msonnefeld2008@my.fit.edu It is well known that the feeding mode of fish falls within a continuum of prey-capture techniques and behaviors; fish could use suction, ram, or manipulation (bite) to feed on a subset […]
Plasma vitellogenin in free-ranging loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) of the northwest Atlantic Ocean
Meeting Abstract 120.6 Tuesday, Jan. 7 11:45 Plasma vitellogenin in free-ranging loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) of the northwest Atlantic Ocean SMELKER, K.*; SMITH, L.; ARENDT, M.; SCHWENTER, J; ROSTAL, D; SELCER, K; VALVERDE, R; Southeastern Louisiana University; Southeastern Louisiana University; South Carolina Department of Natural Resources; South Carolina Department of Natural Resources; Georgia Southern University; Duquesne […]
