Thermoregulatory tactics and water balance of flying metander Centris caesalpiniae males

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 45-3  Sat Jan 2  Thermoregulatory tactics and water balance of flying metander Centris caesalpiniae males Johnson, MG*; Glass, JR; Harrison, JF; Arizona State University, Tempe mgjohn12@asu.edu It is advantageous for flying insects to be functional across a range of […]

The zombification and revival of purple sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus) in response to food availability

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 45-2  Sat Jan 2  The zombification and revival of purple sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus) in response to food availability Dolinar, DP*; Edwards, MS; San Diego State University; San Diego State University dillonpdolinar@gmail.com Purple sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus) are herbivores […]

The more the lazier Overwintering aggregations reduce energy use in the ladybird beetle Hippodamia convergens

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 45-6  Sat Jan 2  The more the lazier: Overwintering aggregations reduce energy use in the ladybird beetle Hippodamia convergens Szejner-Sigal, A*; Williams, CM; University of California, Berkeley aszejner@berkeley.edu Energy conservation is tightly linked to the survival and fitness of […]

Suppress to impress Mechanisms underlying diapause and metabolic suppression in the Colorado potato beetle

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 45-7  Sat Jan 2  Suppress to impress: Mechanisms underlying diapause and metabolic suppression in the Colorado potato beetle Lebenzon, JE*; Sinclair, BJ; Western University, London, Ontario, Canada; Western University, London, Ontario, Canada jlebenzo@uwo.ca Temperate insects spend over half their […]

Lipid composition of bumble bees and their pollen diets bees are (mostly) what they eat

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 45-5  Sat Jan 2  Lipid composition of bumble bees and their pollen diets: bees are (mostly) what they eat Keaveny, EC*; Rowe, E; Rule, DC; Dillon, ME; University of Wyoming ; University of Wyoming ; University of Wyoming ; […]

Junk in the trunk can trees use carbohydrate reserves that are deep in the stem

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 45-9  Sat Jan 2  Junk in the trunk: can trees use carbohydrate reserves that are deep in the stem? Furze, ME*; Huggett, BA; Chamberlain, CJ; Wieringa, MM; Aubrecht, DM; Carbone, MS; Walker, JC; Xu, X; Czimczik, CI; Richardson, AD; […]

High resolution heart rate data reveal novel energy saving strategy in temperate-zone bats

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 45-4  Sat Jan 2  High resolution heart rate data reveal novel energy saving strategy in temperate-zone bats Keicher, L*; Shipley, JR; Komar, E; Schaeffer, PJ; Dechmann, DKN; Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior, Am Obstberg 1, 78315, Radolfzell, Germany; […]

High carbohydrate diets result in respiratory exchange ratios above 1 and increased lipid synthesis in locusts

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 45-8  Sat Jan 2  High carbohydrate diets result in respiratory exchange ratios above 1 and increased lipid synthesis in locusts Talal, S*; Cease, AJ; Harrison, JF; Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona; Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona; Arizona State University, […]

Food for thought What happens to fructose in the ruby-throated hummingbird

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 45-1  Sat Jan 2  Food for thought: What happens to fructose in the ruby-throated hummingbird? Muhammad, S*; Morag, MF; Welch, KC; University of Toronto saad.muhammad@mail.utoronto.ca Hummingbirds are nectivorous birds that can uniquely fuel energetically demanding hovering flight with either […]

Effects of food supplementation on blood metabolites in pre-breeding seabirds

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 45-11  Sat Jan 2  Effects of food supplementation on blood metabolites in pre-breeding seabirds Whelan, S*; Hatch, SA; Elliott, KH; McGill University, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC; Institute for Seabird Research and Conservation, Anchorage, AK; McGill University, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC shannon.whelan2@mail.mcgill.ca The capacity […]

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