Meeting Abstract 140.5 Monday, Jan. 7 The Long-term Effects of Early-Life Stress on Metabolic Rates, Body Composition, and Body Size in Song Sparrows SCHMIDT, K.L.*; MACDOUGALL-SHACKLETON, E.A.; MACDOUGALL-SHACKLETON, S.A.; Western University, London, ON; Western University, London, ON; Western University, London, ON kschmi5@uwo.ca Variation in the pre- and postnatal environments can have long-term effects on adult phenotype. In […]
sessions: Session 140
Insulin as a differential regulator of lipid mobilization in fasting northern elephant seals
Meeting Abstract 140.1 Monday, Jan. 7 Insulin as a differential regulator of lipid mobilization in fasting northern elephant seals FOWLER, M.A.*; DEBIER, C; CHAMPAGNE, C.D.; CROCKER, D.E.; COSTA, D.P.; University of California Santa Cruz; Université catholique de Louvain; University of California Santa Cruz; Sonoma State University; University of California Santa Cruz mfowler@ucsc.edu Animals that experience fasting concomitant […]
Impact of nutritional status on ghrelin and growth hormone in phocid seal pups
Meeting Abstract 140.2 Monday, Jan. 7 Impact of nutritional status on ghrelin and growth hormone in phocid seal pups DAILEY, R.E.*; RICHMOND, J.P.; University of North Florida, Jacksonville; University of North Florida, Jacksonville rachael.dailey@unf.edu Marine mammals have unique metabolic demands related to adipose accretion, yet previous studies show metabolic hormones involved in nutrient partitioning follow similar patterns […]
Effects of Selenium-enriched meal on growth performance, endocrine control of growth and selenoprotein expression in tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus)
Meeting Abstract 140.6 Monday, Jan. 7 Effects of Selenium-enriched meal on growth performance, endocrine control of growth and selenoprotein expression in tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus) ROWELL, TR*; SEALE, LA; SEALE, AP; BANUELOS, GS; GRAU, EG; RILEY, LG; Fresno State Univ.; Univ. of Hawaii; Univ. of Hawaii; USDA-ARS; Univ. of Hawaii; Fresno State Univ. temperance15@mail.fresnostate.edu Selenium (Se) is a […]
The evolution of novel jaw adductor muscle configurations in rodents new insights from kangaroo rats and jerboas using DICE CT
Meeting Abstract 140-6 Sunday, Jan. 8 14:45 – 15:00 The evolution of novel jaw adductor muscle configurations in rodents: new insights from kangaroo rats and jerboas using DICE CT KRENTZEL, D*; ANGIELCZYK, K; University of Chicago; Field Museum dkrentzel@uchicago.edu Rodent jaw adductor musculature and mandibular mechanics are unique among mammals. In rodents, incisor and molar occlusion are […]
High bite forces maintained across gapes may circumvent length-tension constraints via dynamic architecture in Macaque monkey jaws
Meeting Abstract 140-3 Sunday, Jan. 8 14:00 – 14:15 High bite forces maintained across gapes may circumvent length-tension constraints via dynamic architecture in Macaque monkey jaws. GIDMARK, NJ*; ORSBON, CP; ROSS, CF; Knox College; University of Chicago; University of Chicago gidmark@knox.edu Biting forces exerted by an animal are the product of skeletal morphology (jaw mechanical leverage, joint […]
Elephant Trunk Forms Joints to Better Grip Objects
Meeting Abstract 140-1 Sunday, Jan. 8 13:30 – 13:45 Elephant Trunk Forms Joints to Better Grip Objects WU, J*; HA, S; KIM, G; DHANUSHA , S; BRACCINI, S; HU, D; Gatech, Atlanta; Gatech, Atlanta; Gatech, Atlanta; Gatech, Atlanta; Zoo Atlanta, Atlanta; Gatech, Atlanta 791396787@qq.com The boneless elephant trunk is the elephant’s most versatile appendage, enabling it to […]
A little mouth with a lot of power how cranial and axial muscles generate suction expansion in bluegill sunfish
Meeting Abstract 140-2 Sunday, Jan. 8 13:45 – 14:00 A little mouth with a lot of power: how cranial and axial muscles generate suction expansion in bluegill sunfish CAMP, AL*; ROBERTS, TJ; BRAINERD, EL; Brown University; Brown University; Brown University ariel.l.camp@gmail.com http://arielcamp.weebly.com/ Ray-finned fishes exhibit tremendous variation in their mouth-size and body-shape, yet most capture food by […]
Salinity, Stress, and Metabolism Integrated physiological correlates of osmoregulation in Trinidadian swamp guppies (Poecilia picta) along a salinity gradient
Meeting Abstract 140-2 Sunday, Jan. 7 13:45 – 14:00 Salinity, Stress, and Metabolism: Integrated physiological correlates of osmoregulation in Trinidadian swamp guppies (Poecilia picta) along a salinity gradient MARSHALL, CA*; EARLEY, RL; GHALAMBOR, CK; Colorado State University; University of Alabama; Colorado State University cam13@colostate.edu Euryhaline fish species can deal with a wide range of salinities. However, the […]
Preliminary Study Invertebrate Primary Cell Culture on 3D Collagen Matrices
Meeting Abstract 140-8 Sunday, Jan. 7 15:15 – 15:30 Preliminary Study: Invertebrate Primary Cell Culture on 3D Collagen Matrices MOFFITT, M*; NATESAN, S; REHMAN, F; AHEARN, GA; University of North Florida; Cornell University; University of North Florida; University of North Florida gahearn@unf.edu A keystone species, the North Atlantic lobster, Homarus americanus, is a cold water invertebrate that […]
