Meeting Abstract 48-4  Friday, Jan. 5 08:45 – 09:00  Reverse development in Turritopsis dohrnii: Model system for regeneration, cellular plasticity and aging MATSUMOTO, Y*; MIGLIETTA, MP; Texas A&M University, Galveston; Texas A&M University, Galveston yuim@tamu.edu Turritopsis dohrnii (Cnidaria, Hydrozoa) undergoes lifecycle reversal to avoid death caused by physical damage, adverse environmental conditions, or aging. This unique ability […]

Meeting Abstract 48-7  Friday, Jan. 5 09:30 – 09:45  Early specification of ectodermal cells in the pharynx and mesenteries of the sea anemone Nematostella vectensis BABONIS, LS*; MARTINDALE, MQ; University of Florida/Whitney Lab; University of Florida/Whitney Lab babonis@whitney.ufl.edu The gastrovascular cavity (GVC) is the primary site of digestion and nutrient absorption in cnidarians (hydroids, jellies, etc) and […]

Meeting Abstract 48-1  Friday, Jan. 5 08:00 – 08:15  Ancient neuropeptides are not necessary for life cycle transition in a sea anemone NAKANISHI, N*; MARTINDALE, M/Q; Univ. of Arkansas; Univ. of Florida nnakanis@uark.edu Neuropeptides are evolutionarily ancient, short polypeptide hormones that are expressed in the nervous and neuroendocrine systems of animals. Shared across Bilateria (e.g. insects and […]

Meeting Abstract 48-4  Saturday, Jan. 5 08:45 – 09:00  Tree Crickets can make Optimal Tools MHATRE, N*; MALKIN, R; DEB, R; BALAKRISHNAN, R; ROBERT, D; University of Toronto; University of Bristol; Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore; Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore; University of Bristol natasha.mhatre@gmail.com Tree crickets are members of a very small group of insects who […]

Meeting Abstract 48-3  Saturday, Jan. 5 08:30 – 08:45  One Trait or Many: Reexamining the Multidimensional Nature of Vocal Learning WRIGHT, T.F.*; DERRYBERRY, E.P.; New Mexico State University; University of Tennessee Knoxville wright@nmsu.edu https://wrightbehaviorlab.org Vocal learning has evolved repeatedly and independently in several lineages of birds and mammals. This pattern of evolution begs interesting questions about both […]

Meeting Abstract 48-1  Saturday, Jan. 5 08:00 – 08:15  Song is not a reliable signal of general cognitive ability in a songbird NOWICKI, S*; DUBOIS, AL; PETERS, S; RIVERA-CÁCERES, KD; SEARCY, WA; Duke University, Durham, NC; University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL; Duke University, Durham, NC; University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL; University of Miami, Coral Gables, […]

Meeting Abstract   48-7  Saturday, Jan. 5 09:30 – 09:45  Integrative Organismal Biology – a journal of the Society for integrative and Comparative Biology SUMMERS, A.P.*; BLOB, R.W.; BUTLER, M.A.; FARMER, C.G.; FASSBINDER-ORTH, C.A.; HERNANDEZ, L.P.; MOORE, I.T.; MULLER, U.K.; SATTERLIE, R.A.; WILLIAMS, S.H.; SUMMERS, Adam; Friday Harbor Labs; Clemson University; University of Hawaii; Trinity College, Dublin; […]

Meeting Abstract 48-2  Saturday, Jan. 5 08:15 – 08:30  FoxP2 expression and vocal learning abilities in the budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus) KOHN, GM*; APODACA, J; MUñOZ, M; STREBE, S; WHITE, SA; WRIGHT, TW; Dept of Biology New Mexico State University; Dept of Biology New Mexico State University; Dept of Biology New Mexico State University; Dept of Integrative Biology […]

Meeting Abstract 48-5  Saturday, Jan. 5 09:00 – 09:15  Dietary Methylmercury Exposure Impedes Spatial Learning in Zebra Finches BRITTAIN, CN*; STILL, SE; MENON, A; CRISTOL, DA; WADA, H; Auburn University; Auburn University; College of William and Mary; College of William and Mary; Auburn University cnw0012@auburn.edu Methylmercury is a widespread environmental stressor known to disrupt endocrine and neural […]