Meeting Abstract 28.6 Wednesday, Jan. 5 Analysis Of Projectin Isoforms And Biomechanics Of Insect Flight Muscles AYME-SOUTHGATE, Agnes*; BEAR, Sean; SCHILDER, Ruud; MARDEN, Jim; TURNER, Larchinee; College of Charleston, Charleston ; College of Charleston, Charleston ; Penn State College of Medicine, State College ; Penn State University, State College ; College of Charleston, Charleston southgatea@cofc.edu Insect flight […]
sessions: Session 28
The evolution of Mc1R in the snake genus Sonora
Meeting Abstract 28.5 Wednesday, Jan. 4 The evolution of Mc1R in the snake genus Sonora COX, Christian L.*; DAVIS RABOSKY, Alison R.; CHIPPINDALE, Paul T.; The University of Texas, Arlington; The University of California, Berkeley; The University of Texas, Arlington clcox@uta.edu Color pattern polymorphism (CPP) presents an interesting puzzle in evolutionary biology. Because genetic drift will fix […]
Conservation and function of noncoding RNAs in primate evolution
Meeting Abstract 28.3 Wednesday, Jan. 4 Conservation and function of noncoding RNAs in primate evolution BABBITT, C. C.*; PFEFFERLE, L. W.; FEDRIGO, O.; WRAY, G. A.; Duke University; Duke University; Duke University; Duke University courtney.babbitt@duke.edu Changes in the expression of genes play an important role in the evolution of phenotypes, however, protein-coding DNA is not the only […]
Comparative functional genomics of diapause common physiological pathways and their connections with stress responses
Meeting Abstract 28.1 Wednesday, Jan. 4 Comparative functional genomics of diapause: common physiological pathways and their connections with stress responses. RAGLAND, Gregory J.*; HAHN, Daniel A.; University of Notre Dame; University of Florida gragland@nd.edu Many arthropods enter diapause, a state of developmental and metabolic suppression, to avoid exposure to harsh or resource-poor environments. Though diapause seems to […]
Comparative analysis of genomic sequence and myogenic pathways regulating muscle mass in the green anole, Anolis carolinensis, and the Panamanian slender anole, A apletophallus
Meeting Abstract 28.4 Wednesday, Jan. 4 Comparative analysis of genomic sequence and myogenic pathways regulating muscle mass in the green anole, Anolis carolinensis, and the Panamanian slender anole, A. apletophallus HUTCHINS, ED*; STAPLEY, J; ECKALBAR, WL; KULATHINAL, RJ; HSIEH, ST; DENARDO, DF; FISHER, RE; WILSON-RAWLS, J; RAWLS, A; HUENTELMAN, MJ; BERMINGHAM, E; KUSUMI, K; Arizona State Univ; […]
Characterization and expression profiles of beta (β)-keratins in the American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) and their molecular evolution in archosaurians
Meeting Abstract 28.2 Wednesday, Jan. 4 Characterization and expression profiles of beta (β)-keratins in the American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) and their molecular evolution in archosaurians GREENWOLD, MJ*; SAWYER, RH; Univ. of South Carolina, Columbia; Univ. of South Carolina, Columbia greenwold@biol.sc.edu Extant archosaurians are comprised of crocodilians and birds. Epidermal appendages of archosaurians, including scales, claws, and feathers, […]
What is the relationship between pectoralis muscle recruitment intensity and air speed velocity in an un-laden bat
Meeting Abstract 28.5 Friday, Jan. 4 What is the relationship between pectoralis muscle recruitment intensity and air speed velocity in an un-laden bat? KONOW, N*; VON BUSSE, R; CHENEY, JA; BREUER, KS; SWARTZ, SM; Brown University nkonow@brown.edu Aerodynamics theory predicts a U-shaped relationship between flight power and speed: The cost of transport should be lower at intermediate […]
The cost of performance power cost and aerodynamic force generated by varying wingbeat kinematics
Meeting Abstract 28.6 Friday, Jan. 4 The cost of performance: power cost and aerodynamic force generated by varying wingbeat kinematics BAHLMAN, JW*; SWARTZ, SM; BREUER, KS; Brown University; Brown University; Brown University joseph_bahlman@brown.edu Bats display a wide range of flight behaviors, including steady flight, rapid acceleration, sharp turns, and load carrying. These behaviors require different combinations of […]
Regional alterations in bone thickness and density helped bats acquire active flight
Meeting Abstract 28.2 Friday, Jan. 4 Regional alterations in bone thickness and density helped bats acquire active flight COOPER, LISA N*; SEARS, KAREN; SIMMONS, NANCY; NEOMED, Ohio; University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; American Museum of Natural History, New York l.noelle.cooper@gmail.com The origin and diversification of bats are intimately linked with flight, therefore bats face a host of locomotor […]
How do bats turn
Meeting Abstract 28.3 Friday, Jan. 4 How do bats turn? BERGOU, A; FRANCK, J; TAUBIN, G; SWARTZ, S; BREUER, K*; Brown University abergou@gmail.com An animal’s ability to effectively maneuver is crucial to its survival. The importance of maneuvering is especially evident amongst flying animals, which have evolved a particularly impressive collection strategies. One of the simplest, yet […]
