Meeting Abstract 20-7 Thursday, Jan. 5 11:45 – 12:00 Nestling Growth and Behavior Linked to Future Physiological Phenotype of Florida Scrub-jays ELDERBROCK, EK*; SMALL, TW; SCHOECH, SJ; University of Memphis; University of Memphis; University of Memphis kldrbrck@memphis.edu Different behavioral and physiological phenotypes that may impact the fitness of an individual exist within populations across taxa. These individual […]
sessions: Session 20
Modulation of the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis is associated with life-history transitions in garter snakes
Meeting Abstract 20-2 Thursday, Jan. 5 10:30 – 10:45 Modulation of the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis is associated with life-history transitions in garter snakes DAYGER, CA*; LUTTERSCHMIDT, DI; Portland State Univ, Oregon cdayger@pdx.edu Despite increasing evidence that glucocorticoids regulate life-history transitions, the mechanisms linking changing glucocorticoids to particular life events remain unclear. We studied the role of glucocorticoids in […]
Impact of molt-disrupting BDE-47 on epidermal ecdysteroid signaling in the blue crab, Callinectes sapidus, in vitro
Meeting Abstract 20-1 Thursday, Jan. 5 10:15 – 10:30 Impact of molt-disrupting BDE-47 on epidermal ecdysteroid signaling in the blue crab, Callinectes sapidus, in vitro BOOTH, A*; ZOU, E; Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, Louisiana; Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, Louisiana abooth@g.clemson.edu Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are environmentally pervasive flame retardants that have been linked with endocrine disruption in […]
Conspecific call playback leads to an exaggerated adrenocortical response to handling stress in Florida scrub-jay (Aphelocoma coerulescens) nestlings
Meeting Abstract 20-3 Thursday, Jan. 5 10:45 – 11:00 Conspecific call playback leads to an exaggerated adrenocortical response to handling stress in Florida scrub-jay (Aphelocoma coerulescens) nestlings FERGUSON, SM*; SCHOECH, SJ; University of Memphis s.ferguson@memphis.edu http://sferg.weebly.com Though altricial young are typically isolated in nests or burrows during development, they may be influenced by their surrounding environment. For […]
An estrogen receptor alpha polymorphism may mediate behavioral polymorphism in the white-throated sparrow
Meeting Abstract 20-6 Thursday, Jan. 5 11:30 – 11:45 An estrogen receptor alpha polymorphism may mediate behavioral polymorphism in the white-throated sparrow MERRITT, JR*; MAYS, SG; ORTLUND, EA; MANEY, DL; Emory University; Emory University, School of Medicine; Emory University, School of Medicine; Emory University jrmerri@emory.edu The white-throated sparrow is powerful model in behavioral neuroendocrinology because it exhibits […]
Understanding the evolution of wrinkly phenotypes in environmental and symbiotic Vibrio fischeri
Meeting Abstract 20-3 Thursday, Jan. 4 10:45 – 11:00 Understanding the evolution of wrinkly phenotypes in environmental and symbiotic Vibrio fischeri CHAVEZ-DOZAL, A.A.*; SOTO, W.; NISHIGUCHI, M.K.; New Mexico State University; College of William and Mary; New Mexico State University albitac@nmsu.edu http://nishsymbiosislab.com/ Many types of bacteria increase population diversity by phase variation that allows survival and evolutionary […]
The Evolution Of The Chelicerate Genome Sorting Out Gene Expansions In Old Radiations
Meeting Abstract 20-6 Thursday, Jan. 4 11:30 – 11:45 The Evolution Of The Chelicerate Genome: Sorting Out Gene Expansions In Old Radiations BALLESTEROS, JA*; SHARMA, P; Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison; Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison ballesterosc@wisc.edu Chelicerates are one of the three main groups of extant arthropods, along with myriapods (millipedes and centipedes) and Pancrustacea (insects and crustaceans). […]
Investigating genes involved in the evolution of coral reproductive and symbiont transmission modes
Meeting Abstract 20-2 Thursday, Jan. 4 10:30 – 10:45 Investigating genes involved in the evolution of coral reproductive and symbiont transmission modes DIXON, GB; KENKEL, CD*; Univ. of Texas, Austin; Univ. of So. California ckenkel@usc.edu http://dornsife.usc.edu/labs/carlslab/ Reef-building corals exhibit substantial variation in their reproductive biology. Most corals mass spawn gametes, yet some taxa exhibit internal fertilization, releasing […]
Genome synteny, divergence and introgression between Caribbean Acroporids
Meeting Abstract 20-7 Thursday, Jan. 4 11:45 – 12:00 Genome synteny, divergence and introgression between Caribbean Acroporids KITCHEN, SA*; RATAN, A; MILLER, W; BAUMS, IB; Penn State Univ.; Univ. of Virginia; Penn State Univ.; Penn State Univ. sak89@psu.edu Reef-building corals are currently threatened by rapid changes in local and global stressors and hybridization offers a potential shortcut […]
Evolutionary Dynamics of the Antifreeze Protein III Gene Cluster in Polar Fish
Meeting Abstract 20-5 Thursday, Jan. 4 11:15 – 11:30 Evolutionary Dynamics of the Antifreeze Protein III Gene Cluster in Polar Fish LINS, LSF*; HELOU, L; FISTON-LAVIER, AS; KELLEY, J; LINS, Luana; Washington State University, Pullman; University of Montpellier; University of Montpellier; Washington State University, Pullman luana.lins@wsu.edu http://www.drluanalins.com Organisms living in polar environments are exposed to constant cold […]
