Meeting Abstract 17.2 Saturday, Jan. 4 10:45 Effect of gravidity on jump performance and muscle physiology in the American locust KIRKTON, S. D.*; CARROLL, J. P.; Union College; Union College kirktons@union.edu Trade-offs exist between different physiological characteristics. In terrestrial animals, the trade-off between gravidity (or load) on striding locomotion has been well documented. However, the effect of […]
sessions: Session 17
Torpor in Tenrecs Insect-like gas exchange and zombie-esque behavior in a basal protoendothermic mammal
Meeting Abstract 17.1 Sunday, Jan. 4 10:15 Torpor in Tenrecs: Insect-like gas exchange and zombie-esque behavior in a basal protoendothermic mammal LIGHTON, JRB*; TREAT, MB; SCHOLER-MCFADDEN, L; RICHARDSON, J; VAN BREUKELEN, F; Sable Systems International; Univ. of Nevada, Las Vegas; Univ. of Nevada, Las Vegas; Sable Systems International; Univ. of Nevada, Las Vegas lighton@sablesys.com http://www.respirometry.org The tenrec, […]
Sex Differences in the Costs of Reproduction in a Sex Changing Fish, the Mangrove Rivulus (Kryptolebias marmoratus)
Meeting Abstract 17.7 Sunday, Jan. 4 11:45 Sex Differences in the Costs of Reproduction in a Sex Changing Fish, the Mangrove Rivulus (Kryptolebias marmoratus) GARCIA, MJ*; MARSON, K; SVENDSEN, JC; EARLEY, RL; Salisbury University; University of Alabama; University of Minnesota; University of Alabama mjgarcia@salisbury.edu Reproduction is associated with significant sex-specific costs. To accommodate these costs and maximize […]
Plasticity in carotenoid metabolic pathways in a marine copepod suggests strong selection for ketocarotenoid production
Meeting Abstract 17.2 Sunday, Jan. 4 10:30 Plasticity in carotenoid metabolic pathways in a marine copepod suggests strong selection for ketocarotenoid production WEAVER, R.J.*; COBINE, P.A.; HILL, G.E.; Auburn University, Auburn AL; Auburn University; Auburn University rjw0019@auburn.edu Astaxanthin is the dominant carotenoid pigment found in the marine copepod, Tigriopus californicus, giving these animals red coloration along with […]
Oxidative stress associated with long-duration flights and its implications for the ecology of migrants at stopover sites
Meeting Abstract 17.5 Sunday, Jan. 4 11:15 Oxidative stress associated with long-duration flights and its implications for the ecology of migrants at stopover sites. MCWILLIAMS, R*; PIERCE, B; Univ Rhode Island; Sacred Heart University srmcwilliams@uri.edu During migration, birds use primarily fats to fuel their long-duration flights and this high rate of fat metabolism during exercise substantially increases […]
Metabolic shifts associated with progression through the last juvenile stage in the copepod Calanus finmarchicus
Meeting Abstract 17.6 Sunday, Jan. 4 11:30 Metabolic shifts associated with progression through the last juvenile stage in the copepod Calanus finmarchicus TARRANT, AM*; BAUMGARTNER, MF; HANSEN, BH; ALTIN, D; NORDTUG, T; OLSEN, AJ; Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution; Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution; SINTEF; BioTrix; SINTEF; NTNU atarrant@whoi.edu http://www.whoi.edu/people/atarrant Calanus finmarchicus is a highly abundant copepod that acts […]
How do insects rely on endogenous protein and lipid resources during lethal bouts of starvation a new application for 13C breath testing
Meeting Abstract 17.3 Sunday, Jan. 4 10:45 How do insects rely on endogenous protein and lipid resources during lethal bouts of starvation? a new application for 13C breath testing MCCUE, M/D*; GUZMAN, R/M; PASSEMENT, C/A; DAVIDOWITZ, G; St. Mary’s Univ; Univ Arizona mmccue1@stmarytx.edu Most of our understanding about the physiology of fasting and starvation comes from studies […]
Health assessment of relocated freshwater mussel using metabolomics
Meeting Abstract 17.4 Sunday, Jan. 4 11:00 Health assessment of relocated freshwater mussel using metabolomics ROZNERE, I.*; WATTERS, G. T.; WOLFE, B. A.; DALY, M.; Ohio State Univ.; Ohio State Univ.; Ohio State Univ.; Ohio State Univ. roznere.1@osu.edu Freshwater mussel conservation often requires the animals to be relocated to other habitats or brought into captive research facilities. […]
The effects of stress and disease on energetics and macronutrient usage in metamorphosing larvae
Meeting Abstract 17-3 Monday, Jan. 4 10:30 The effects of stress and disease on energetics and macronutrient usage in metamorphosing larvae KIRSCHMAN, L.J.*; WARNE, R.W.; MCCUE, M.D.; Southern Illinois University; Southern Illinois University; St. Mary’s University l.j.kirschman@siu.edu Susceptibility to stressors and disease varies with ontogeny. The prevalence and virulence of pathogens tends to be highest in larvae, […]
The effect of TOR signaling on nitrogen stable isotope fractionation
Meeting Abstract 17-1 Monday, Jan. 4 10:00 The effect of TOR signaling on nitrogen stable isotope fractionation ROSENCRANS, WM*; HATCH, KA; BRUMMEL, T; Colgate University; Long Island University Post; Long Island University Post wrosencrans@colgate.edu Stable Isotope analysis (SIA) is used to non-invasively determine the nutritional status or trophic level of animal populations. However, the molecular mechanisms that […]
