Meeting Abstract 51.4 Monday, Jan. 5 Lateral line-mediated prey detection in the Lake Malawi cichlid, Aulonocara hansbaenchi BASSETT, Daniel K; WEBB, Jacqueline F*; University of Rhode Island; University of Rhode Island jacqueline_webb@mail.uri.edu Among fishes, the lateral line system plays a role in navigation, communication, predator avoidance, and prey detection, but the functional significance of variation in lateral […]
sessions: Session 51
Hydrodynamic imaging of a self-propelling zooplankton prey by the lateral line system of a fish A computational fluid dynamics study
Meeting Abstract 51.3 Monday, Jan. 5 Hydrodynamic imaging of a self-propelling zooplankton prey by the lateral line system of a fish: A computational fluid dynamics study JIANG, H.*; GROSENBAUGH, M.A.; JANSSEN, J.; STRICKLER, J.R.; Dept. of Applied Ocean Physics and Engineering, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole, MA 02543; Dept. of Applied Ocean Physics and Engineering, Woods […]
A Mathematical Model of the Detection of Unsteady Flow Separation by Hairs on a Bat Wing
Meeting Abstract 51.2 Monday, Jan. 5 A Mathematical Model of the Detection of Unsteady Flow Separation by Hairs on a Bat Wing DICKINSON, B. T.*; SWARTZ, S. M.; BATTEN, B. A.; Oregon State University dickinsb@onid.orst.edu Many animals use hair-like structures to detect flow fields. Bats fly at Reynolds numbers where flow is unsteady, so they must be […]
The effects of White Nose Syndrome (WNS) on bat hibernation
Meeting Abstract 51.1 Tuesday, Jan. 5 The effects of White Nose Syndrome (WNS) on bat hibernation FRANK, CRAIG L.*; REEDER, DEEANN; HICKS, ALAN; RUDD, ROBERT; Fordham Univ., Armonk, NY; Bucknell Univ., Lewisburg, PA; NY DEC, Albany; NY Rabies Lab., Albany frank@fordham.edu Six bat species found in the Northeast hibernate during winter. Hibernation consists of multi-day periods of […]
The cellular cost of highly metabolic behavior for aging and life histories
Meeting Abstract 51.6 Tuesday, Jan. 5 The cellular cost of highly metabolic behavior for aging and life histories. ELEKONICH, M.M.*; ROBERTS, S.P.; University of Nevada Las Vegas; Central Michigan University michelle.elekonich@unlv.edu Cost-benefit models of behavior and its effects on life history traits typically measure cost in terms of whole animal energetic expenditure and loss of opportunities. We […]
Reproductive aging in Siberian hamsters greater litter success in older females when short photoperiod is initiated after rather than before puberty
Meeting Abstract 51.5 Tuesday, Jan. 5 Reproductive aging in Siberian hamsters: greater litter success in older females when short photoperiod is initiated after rather than before puberty PLACE, N.J.**; CRUICKSHANK, J.; Cornell University, Ithaca njp27@cornell.edu Fertility and fecundity decline with age in female mammals, and in Siberian hamsters, Phodopus sungorus, litter success rate was markedly lower in […]
Energy, growth and oxidative stress in Leach’s storm-petrels (Oceanodroma leucorhoa)
Meeting Abstract 51.3 Tuesday, Jan. 5 Energy, growth and oxidative stress in Leach’s storm-petrels (Oceanodroma leucorhoa) HAUSSMANN, M.F.*; MAUCK, R.A.; Bucknell Univ, Lewisburg, PA; Kenyon College, Gambier, OH mfh008@bucknell.edu Limitation in energy allocation is the main force underlying life history trade-offs. Aerobic species have evolved the capability to use oxygen for efficient energy release. A consequence of […]
Dietary n-3 and n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation alters heart phospholipid composition but does not affect lifespan
Meeting Abstract 51.4 Tuesday, Jan. 5 Dietary n-3 and n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation alters heart phospholipid composition but does not affect lifespan VALENCAK, TG*; RUF, T; University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna; University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna teresa.valencak@vetmeduni.ac.at Smaller mammals such as mice possess tissues containing more polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) while at the same time living […]
Wing muscle function in the pigeon (Columba livia) during short free-flights
Meeting Abstract 51.2 Thursday, Jan. 6 Wing muscle function in the pigeon (Columba livia) during short free-flights BERG ROBERTSON, AM*; BIEWENER, AA; University of Houston; Harvard University angelabergrobertson@gmail.com To understand the different requirements of takeoff, midflight and landing, we compared the motor patterns of flight muscles in the pigeon during flight between two perches. We recorded muscle […]
Pectoralis contractile activity during WAIR and flight in pigeons
Meeting Abstract 51.3 Thursday, Jan. 6 Pectoralis contractile activity during WAIR and flight in pigeons JACKSON, Brandon E.*; TOBALSKE, Bret W.; DIAL, Kenneth P.; Univ. of Montana, Missoula brandon.jackson@mso.umt.edu Wing-assisted incline running (WAIR) in birds combines use of the wings and hindlimbs to ascend obstacles. It is a means of escape in precocial birds before they can […]
