Un-sheathed ungual vs keratin structure and function in raptors

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 38-10  Sat Jan 2  Un-sheathed: ungual vs. keratin structure and function in raptors Coon, T*; Peragine, P; Chase, HT; Tobalske, B; University of Montana; Montana State teakettlebookshelf@gmail.com An accurate understanding of structures in extant taxa can be used to […]

The effect of climate on bill morphology divergence in Toxostoma thrashers

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 38-9  Sat Jan 2  The effect of climate on bill morphology divergence in Toxostoma thrashers Probst, CM*; Ralston, J; Bentley, I; University of Notre Dame, Indiana; Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana; Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana cprobst@nd.edu […]

Modular architecture in lizard autopodia Relationships with microhabitat usage in Tropiduridae (Squamata)

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 38-5  Sat Jan 2  Modular architecture in lizard autopodia: Relationships with microhabitat usage in Tropiduridae (Squamata) Kyomen, SM*; Simon, MN; Kohlsdorf, T; University of Sao Paulo stella.kyomen@hotmail.com A ubiquitous feature of phenotypes is the modular architecture of composing traits. […]

Master of one or none Functional morphology and microhabitat preference of arboreal and saxicolous gecko populations

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 38-1  Sat Jan 2  Master of one or none: Functional morphology and microhabitat preference of arboreal and saxicolous gecko populations Schwarz, R*; Stark, G; Antonopolous, A; Itescu, Y; Pafilis, P; Chapple, DG; Meiri, S; Tel Aviv University, Israel; Tel […]

Location, location, location Lizard sprint speed in various environments demonstrates morphology-performance trade-offs

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 38-3  Sat Jan 2  Location, location, location: Lizard sprint speed in various environments demonstrates morphology-performance trade-offs Vaughn, PL*; McQueen, W; Gangloff, EJ; Ohio Wesleyan University; Ohio Wesleyan University; Ohio Wesleyan University plvaughn@owu.edu An organism’s morphology (how its body is […]

Geometric morphometric analysis of foot pad shape of salt marsh harvest mice and co-occurring rodents in the Suisun Marsh, California

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 38-11  Sat Jan 2  Geometric morphometric analysis of foot pad shape of salt marsh harvest mice and co-occurring rodents in the Suisun Marsh, California Robles Martinez, D*; Sustaita, D; California State University San Marcos; California State University San Marcos […]

Geographic variation in the ecomorphology and thermal ecology of a widespread lizard

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 38-4  Sat Jan 2  Geographic variation in the ecomorphology and thermal ecology of a widespread lizard Lattanzio, MS*; McCann, M; Manion, M; Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA matthew.lattanzio@cnu.edu http://treelizard.net Studies of ecomorphology reveal fascinating examples of how natural […]

Ecomorphology of penguins in the genus Spheniscus

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 38-8  Sat Jan 2  Ecomorphology of penguins in the genus Spheniscus Bloom, EJ; California State University, Northridge elliott.bloom.30@my.csun.edu The interaction between functional morphology and behavior impact the ecology of organisms. Penguins (Family Spheniscidae) effectively fly underwater using their flippers […]

Ecomorphology of pelvis shape in lizards

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 38-6  Sat Jan 2  Ecomorphology of pelvis shape in lizards McElroy, EJ*; Faust, S; College of Charleston; College of Charleston mcelroye@cofc.edu The pelvis forms a key anatomical and functional linkage between the axial and appendicular skeleton. It is composed […]

Claw morphology impacts frictional interactions on rough substrates

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 38-2  Sat Jan 2  Claw morphology impacts frictional interactions on rough substrates Pamfilie, AM*; Garner, AM; Russell, AP; Dhinojwala, A; Niewiarowski, PH; Stony Brook University; University of Akron; University of Calgary; University of Akron; University of Akron amp183@zips.uakron.edu The […]

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