Meeting Abstract 132-4 Sunday, Jan. 8 11:00 – 11:15 Chronic Effects of Nonylphenol on Reproductive Behavior and Development of Crayfish MACKAY, S.B*; BRERETON, C.; BERGMAN, D.A.; Grand Valley State University mackaysa@gvsu.edu Nonylphenol (NP), an alkylphenol, is a commonly used surfactant in a variety of industries. Its chemical structure is composed of hydrophobic and hydrophilic regions, allowing for […]
sessions: Session 132
Altering duration of exposure to atrazine impacts aggressive behavior in crayfish
Meeting Abstract 132-3 Sunday, Jan. 8 10:45 – 11:00 Altering duration of exposure to atrazine impacts aggressive behavior in crayfish NEAL, AE*; MOORE, PA; Bowling Green State University; Bowling Green State University nealale@bgsu.edu Anthropogenic chemicals have been shown to negatively impact freshwater organisms at sublethal concentrations. The effects of those chemicals is dependent upon several factors, including […]
A Neonicotinoid Pesticide Disrupts Nest Behavior and Social Interactions in Bumblebee Colonies
Meeting Abstract 132-7 Sunday, Jan. 8 11:45 – 12:00 A Neonicotinoid Pesticide Disrupts Nest Behavior and Social Interactions in Bumblebee Colonies CRALL, JD*; SWITZER, CM; OPPENHEIMER, RO; COMBES, SA; Harvard University; Harvard University; University of New Hampshire; University of California, Davis james.crall@gmail.com http://www.jamesdcrall.com Bees provide vital pollination services in both wild and agricultural ecosystems. Despite mounting evidence […]
Hydraulic control of tuna fins A hint for optimal engineering design
Meeting Abstract 132-5 Sunday, Jan. 7 14:30 – 14:45 Hydraulic control of tuna fins: A hint for optimal engineering design PAVLOV, V.*; ROSENTAL, B.; HANSEN, N.F.; BEERS, J.M.; PARISH, G.; ROWBOTHAM, I.; BLOCK, B.A.; Standord University; Standord University; Standord University; Standord University; Monterey Bay Aquarium; Monterey Bay Aquarium; Standord University vpavlov@stanford.edu The lymphatic system in teleost fish […]
External Control of Jellyfish Swimming and Validation of Turning Kinematics
Meeting Abstract 132-2 Sunday, Jan. 7 13:45 – 14:00 External Control of Jellyfish Swimming and Validation of Turning Kinematics XU, NW*; DABIRI, JO; Stanford University; Stanford University nicolexu@stanford.edu Aurelia aurita is an oblate species of jellyfish composed of a flexible bell and subumbrellar coronal muscle that contracts to provide motive force. Because A. aurita is a simple […]
Examining Turn Kinematics in Fish for the Control of Biomimetic Fish Robots
Meeting Abstract 132-4 Sunday, Jan. 7 14:15 – 14:30 Examining Turn Kinematics in Fish for the Control of Biomimetic Fish Robots HOWE, SP*; ASTLEY, HC; University of Akron, Biomimicry Research and Innovation Center; University of Akron, Biomimicry Research and Innovation Center sph43@zips.uakron.edu Fish are capable of a wide range of maneuvers which they seamlessly integrate with their […]
Effects of Tail Planform Shape on Stability and Propulsive Performance of Bio-Inspired Swimming
Meeting Abstract 132-6 Sunday, Jan. 7 14:45 – 15:00 Effects of Tail Planform Shape on Stability and Propulsive Performance of Bio-Inspired Swimming ZHU, R*; ZHONG, Q; QUINN, DB; ZHU, J; BART-SMITH, H; Univ. of Virginia; Univ. of Virginia; Univ. of Virginia; Univ. of Virginia; Univ. of Virginia rz6eg@virginia.edu http://www.rogerzhuuva.com Trailing edge sweep angle is found to affect […]
Creating and exploring an active-swimming soft-robotic apparatus for studying fish locomotion
Meeting Abstract 132-1 Sunday, Jan. 7 13:30 – 13:45 Creating and exploring an active-swimming soft-robotic apparatus for studying fish locomotion WOLF, Z*; JUSUFI, A; VOGT, D; LAUDER, G; Harvard University zwolf.mlxvi@gmail.com Last year we showed that by bilaterally attaching soft robotic actuators (pneunets) to a flexible passive foil, we could construct an active swimming model for fish […]
Between the Melanin Nanosheets with a Naked Polychaete
Meeting Abstract 132-7 Sunday, Jan. 7 15:00 – 15:15 Between the Melanin Nanosheets with a Naked Polychaete WONDERLY, W.R.*; DEMARTINI, D.G.; MONNIER, C.A.; WAITE, J.H.; University of California, Santa Barbara; University of California, Santa Barbara; University of California, Santa Barbara; University of California, Santa Barbara wwonderly@chem.ucsb.edu Nature utilizes a variety of chemistries in order to generate hardened […]
A Bioinspired Robotic Fish Fin with Mechanosensensation Using Conductive Liquid-Metal-Infused Soft Actuators
Meeting Abstract 132-8 Sunday, Jan. 7 15:15 – 15:30 A Bioinspired Robotic Fish Fin with Mechanosensensation Using Conductive Liquid-Metal-Infused Soft Actuators TAO, Y; KAINAN, H*; DI SATO, V; YUFEI, H; ZIYU, R; LAUDER, G; WEN, L; Beihang University; Beihang University; Harvard University; Beihang University; Beihang University; Harvard University; Beihang University liwen@buaa.edu.cn http://softrobotics.buaa.edu.cn/ Fish fins function not only […]
