SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 14-8  Sat Jan 2  Why are the fastest runners of intermediate size? Contrasting scaling of mechanical demands and muscle supply of work and power Usherwood, JR; The Royal Veterinary College jusherwood@rvc.ac.uk http://jimusherwoodresearch.com/ The fastest land animals are of intermediate […]

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 14-1  Sat Jan 2  Potential risk factors that influence pet predation by coyotes Vo, K*; Amaya, M; Stankowich, T; California State University, Long Beach; California State University, Long Beach; California State University, Long Beach kvokathy@gmail.com Coyotes are well-adapted to […]

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 14-2  Sat Jan 2  Gait control for obstacle negotiation in canines Joyce, M*; Wilshin, S; Qian, F; Spence, A; Temple University; Royal Veterinary College; University of Southern California; Temple University michelle.joyce@temple.edu Understanding the biomechanics of how animals overcome complex […]

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 14-5  Sat Jan 2  Functional adaptations in the forelimb and hind limb morphology of the snow leopard (Panthera uncia) Smith, HF*; Townsend, KE; Adrian, B; Marsh, S; Levy, S; Hassur, R; Nagy, S; Mohamed, H; Echols, S; Grossman, A; […]

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 14-4  Sat Jan 2  Ecological drivers of carnivoran body shape evolution Slibeck, B*; Law, CJ; Columbia University; American Museum of Natural History cjlaw9@gmail.com Morphological diversity is often attributed to adaptations to distinct ecological traits. Although biologists have long hypothesized […]

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 14-7  Sat Jan 2  Comparison of bite force and skull dimensions between urban and rural coyotes (Canis latrans) Jardón, L*; Stankowich, T; California State University – Long Beach; California State University – Long Beach Lizbeth.Jardon@student.csulb.edu Humans are capable of […]

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 14-3  Sat Jan 2  Adaptations to cursoriality and digit reduction in the forelimb and hind limb musculature of the African wild dog (Lycaon pictus) Smith, HF*; Adrian, B; Koshy, R; Alwiel, R; Wright, W; Grossman, A; Midwestern University, Glendale, […]

Meeting Abstract 14-5  Saturday, Jan. 4 11:00 – 11:15  The Hydrostatic Skeleton of Muscle SLEBODA, DA*; WOLD, ES; ROBERTS, TJ; Brown University, Providence, RI; Brown University, Providence, RI; Brown University, Providence, RI david_sleboda@brown.edu Fluid accounts for over 70% of muscle mass, filling intracellular, extracellular, and capillary spaces. During normal physiological activity intramuscular fluid pressures develop as muscle […]

Meeting Abstract 14-7  Saturday, Jan. 4 11:30 – 12:00  Tenacious Toes and Fastening Feet: Biological Adhesive Systems in Complex Environments STARK, AY; Villanova University alyssa.stark@villanova.edu http://www.alyssaystark.com Organisms that temporarily attach in order to move within their environment face potential failure with every step and release cycle. This potential for failure prompts unique morphological, biomechanical, and behavioral attachment […]

Meeting Abstract 14-6  Saturday, Jan. 4 11:15 – 11:30  Scaling and development of elastic mechanisms: the tiny strikes of larval mantis shrimp HARRISON, JS*; PORTER, ML; PATEK, SN; Duke University; University of Hawai’i, Manoa; Duke University jacob.harrison@duke.edu Mantis shrimp use a latch-mediated spring actuation (LaMSA) mechanism in their raptorial appendages to produce powerful strikes for resource acquisition […]