Meeting Abstract 5-1 Thursday, Jan. 5 08:00 – 08:15 Protein coding and regulatory variation contribute to heat adaptation in the copepod Tigriopus californicus. KELLY, MW*; YOON, A; Louisiana State University; Louisiana State University morgankelly@lsu.edu http://www.morgankelly.biology.lsu.edu/ Both protein coding and regulatory variation may contribute to local adaptation to the abiotic environment. We tested for contributions of each of […]
sessions: Session 5
Geographic Variation in Incubation Duration and Egg Laying Patterns in an Invasive Lizard (Anolis sagrei)
Meeting Abstract 5-4 Thursday, Jan. 5 08:45 – 09:00 Geographic Variation in Incubation Duration and Egg Laying Patterns in an Invasive Lizard (Anolis sagrei) FETTERS, TL*; MCGLOTHLIN, JW; Virginia Tech, Blacksburg; Virginia Tech, Blacksburg tamarafetters@gmail.com During biological invasions, non-native invaders often experience environments that differ substantially from those found in their native range; these novel conditions can […]
Gene expression associated with dispersal ability under different temperature conditions in the alpine butterfly, Parnassius smintheus
Meeting Abstract 5-7 Thursday, Jan. 5 09:30 – 09:45 Gene expression associated with dispersal ability under different temperature conditions in the alpine butterfly, Parnassius smintheus JANGJOO, M*; MATTER, SF; BENOIT, JB; KEYGHOBADI, N; Univ. of Western Ontario, Canada; Univ. of Cincinnati, Ohio; Univ. of Cincinnati, Ohio; Univ. of Western Ontario, Canada mjangjoo@uwo.ca Dispersal is a critical process […]
The Strength of Kelp Tissue Depends on Age, Season, and Herbivore Activity
Meeting Abstract 5-2 Thursday, Jan. 4 08:15 – 08:30 The Strength of Kelp Tissue Depends on Age, Season, and Herbivore Activity BURNETT, NP*; KOEHL, MAR; Univ. of California, Berkeley; Univ. of California, Berkeley burnettnp@berkeley.edu Kelp in wave-swept coastal areas can be damaged if the mechanical hydrodynamic forces they experience exceed the strength of their tissues, especially if […]
Stiff-Balls, Stretchy-Balls, Soggy-Balls Structure-Function Comparisons of the Protective Coatings on Load-bearing Mussel Threads
Meeting Abstract 5-6 Thursday, Jan. 4 09:15 – 09:30 Stiff-Balls, Stretchy-Balls, Soggy-Balls? Structure-Function Comparisons of the Protective Coatings on Load-bearing Mussel Threads DEMARTINI, DG*; MONNIER, CA; WAITE, JH; University of California-Santa Barbara; University of California-Santa Barbara; University of California-Santa Barbara demartini@lifesci.ucsb.edu One salient feature key to mussel survival is their ability to rapidly create a permanent holdfast […]
Novel Form of Modeling Bypasses the Need For Osteocytes in the Adaptation of Bones to Mechanical Loading
Meeting Abstract 5-4 Thursday, Jan. 4 08:45 – 09:00 Novel Form of Modeling Bypasses the Need For Osteocytes in the Adaptation of Bones to Mechanical Loading SHAHAR, R*; ZELZER, E; ZASLANSKY, P; OFER, L; Hebrew University ; Weizmann Institute ; Charité – Universitätsmedizin; Hebrew University ron.shahar1@mail.huji.ac.il Bone is a tough tissue, subjected to repetitive and cyclic loading […]
Hydrodynamics of Algal Biofilms
Meeting Abstract 5-1 Thursday, Jan. 4 08:00 – 08:15 Hydrodynamics of Algal Biofilms REIDENBACH, MA*; MURPHY, EAK; STOCKING, JB; University of Virginia; University of Virginia; University of Virginia reidenbach@virginia.edu http://www.faculty.virginia.edu/reidenbach/index.html Algal biofilms are common fouling organisms on natural and man-made aquatic surfaces, and have a major impact on diverse systems ranging from corals, where they impede essential […]
Biomechanical Properties of Dolphin Reproductive Tissue
Meeting Abstract 5-7 Thursday, Jan. 4 09:30 – 09:45 Biomechanical Properties of Dolphin Reproductive Tissue ORBACH, DN*; RATTAN, S; HOGAN, M; CROSBY, A; BRENNAN, PLR; ORBACH, Dara; Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA; UMass, Amherst, MA; Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA; UMass, Amherst, MA; Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA dnorbach@gmail.com Whales, dolphins, and porpoises have […]
Big Skate (Raja binoculata) Crushing hard prey with cartilaginous jaws – What impact does shape have
Meeting Abstract 5-5 Thursday, Jan. 4 09:00 – 09:15 Big Skate (Raja binoculata): Crushing hard prey with cartilaginous jaws – What impact does shape have? DITSCHE, P.*; GERGILEWICH, E,; LIANG, T.; WILGA, C.; University of Alaska Anchorage; University of Alaska Anchorage; University of Alaska Anchorage; University of Alaska Anchorage pditsche@alaska.edu http://petraditsche.jimdo.com/ Raja binoculata, the largest skate species […]
Balancing Structure & Materials Torsion-Resistant Collagen Organization in the Wing Bones of Birds and Bats
Meeting Abstract 5-3 Thursday, Jan. 4 08:30 – 08:45 Balancing Structure & Materials: Torsion-Resistant Collagen Organization in the Wing Bones of Birds and Bats HIERONYMUS, T*; WAUGH, DA; BALL, H; COOPER, LN; NEOMED; NEOMED; NEOMED; NEOMED thieronymus@neomed.edu The mechanical strength of bones is influenced both by their shape and by collagen fiber orientation (CFO) within the bone […]
