Meeting Abstract 126.3 Monday, Jan. 7 Antibacterial peptides from the caribbean octocoral Swiftia exserta. MENZEL, L.P.*; BIGGER, C.H.; Florida International University; Florida International University lorenzo.menzel@fiu.edu Endogenous small antimicrobial proteins (and peptides) are important components of the innate immune response of animals. Microbicidal peptides are widespread and have been found in all living organisms studied. Since our understanding […]
sessions: Session 126
What fruit-flies care about – A hierarchy of rotational control in free flight
Meeting Abstract 126.3 Tuesday, Jan. 7 14:00 What fruit-flies care about – A hierarchy of rotational control in free flight BEATUS, T.*; RISTROPH, L.G.; IAMS, S.M.; HENCEY, B.M.; GUCKENHEIMER, J.M.; COHEN, I.; Cornell University; New York University; Cornell University; Cornell University; Cornell University; Cornell University tb343@cornell.edu Flying insects manage to maintain aerodynamic stability despite the inherent instability […]
Unravelling the insect flight motor using in vivo time-resolved x-ray tomography
Meeting Abstract 126.2 Tuesday, Jan. 7 13:45 Unravelling the insect flight motor using in vivo time-resolved x-ray tomography WALKER, SM*; TAYLOR, GK; University of Oxford, UK; University of Oxford, UK simon.walker@zoo.ox.ac.uk Flies are among the smallest and most agile of all flying animals. Their wings are driven indirectly by large power muscles, which cause cyclical deformations of […]
Position of Center of Body Mass and Flight Dynamics in Birds
Meeting Abstract 126.4 Tuesday, Jan. 7 14:15 Position of Center of Body Mass and Flight Dynamics in Birds PORTUGAL, S J*; WILSON, A; USHERWOOD, J; Royal Veterinary College, University of London; Royal Veterinary College, University of London; Royal Veterinary College, University of London sportugal@rvc.ac.uk The center of mass for a flying bird is the balance point between […]
Extending the U Power estimates of Cliff Swallow low-speed flight and hovering in the field
Meeting Abstract 126.1 Tuesday, Jan. 7 13:30 Extending the U: Power estimates of Cliff Swallow low-speed flight and hovering in the field JACKSON, BE*; HEDRICK, TL; Skidmore College; Univ. North Carolina, Chapel Hill bjackson@skidmore.edu Most of our understanding of animal locomotion biomechanics comes from examining a limited set of behaviors in laboratory settings. For example, the costs […]
Don’t stop bee-weavin’ effects of wing wear on flight maneuverability in bumblebees
Meeting Abstract 126.5 Tuesday, Jan. 7 14:45 Don’t stop bee-weavin’: effects of wing wear on flight maneuverability in bumblebees MOUNTCASTLE, AM*; ALEXANDER, TM; COMBES, SA; Harvard University; Morgan State University; Harvard University mountcastle@fas.harvard.edu The wings of many insects experience cumulative and irreversible damage over the course of their lifespan, and this wear and tear can impose significant […]
Diversity and functional consequences of reducing synovial joints in bat wings
Meeting Abstract 126.6 Tuesday, Jan. 7 15:00 Diversity and functional consequences of reducing synovial joints in bat wings BAHLMAN, J*; LIPPE, H; BREUER, K; SWARTZ, S; University of British Columbia; Brown University; Brown University; Brown University batman@zoology.ubc.ca Bat wings, like other mammalian limbs, contain many joints within the digits. These joints collectively affect dynamic 3D wing shape, […]
The effects of crude oil contamination of feathers on takeoff and endurance flight in a shorebird, the Western Sandpiper
Meeting Abstract 126-1 Thursday, Jan. 7 13:30 The effects of crude oil contamination of feathers on takeoff and endurance flight in a shorebird, the Western Sandpiper MAGGINI, I.*; KENNEDY, L.V.; MACMILLAN, A.; ELLIOTT, K.H.; MACCURDY, R.B.; PRITSOS, C.; DEAN, K.; GUGLIELMO, C.G.; Univ. of Western Ontario (UWO); UWO; UWO; McGill Univ.; Cornell Univ.; Univ. of Nevada-Reno; Abt […]
Structural Color Variation in the Florida Scrub-jay (Aphelocoma coerulescens) The Effects of Environmental Conditions on Feather Ultraviolet Reflectance
Meeting Abstract 126-8 Thursday, Jan. 7 15:15 Structural Color Variation in the Florida Scrub-jay (Aphelocoma coerulescens): The Effects of Environmental Conditions on Feather Ultraviolet Reflectance WINDSOR, R.L.*; FOX, G.A.; BOWMAN, R.; University of South Florida; University of South Florida; Archbold Biological Station rwindsor@mail.usf.edu Ornamental traits function as signals to conspecifics, indicating status, fitness, condition, etc. However, elaborate […]
Short-term impacts to freshwater fish movement and alarm cue response
Meeting Abstract 126-7 Thursday, Jan. 7 15:00 Short-term impacts to freshwater fish movement and alarm cue response HASLER, CT*; TIX, J; JEFFREY, JD; SUSKI, CD; University of Illinois; University of Illinois; University of Illinois; University of Illinois cthasler@gmail.com http://calebthasler.wordpress.com Future levels of pCO2 in the freshwater environment may rise as a result of climate change, and may […]
