Meeting Abstract 53.6 Monday, Jan. 5 14:30 Better models of rhythmic systems: predicting locomotion from phase alone KVALHEIM, M*; REVZEN, S; U Michigan; U Michigan shrevzen@umich.edu http://www.birds.eecs.umich.edu Many animal locomotion behaviors consist of repeating stereotyped body motions in a rhythmic fashion. When these rhythmic motions are recovered after the body encounters a disturbance, one may consider the […]
sessions: Session 53
Temperature-mediated Changes in Plant Toxin Tolerance by Mammalian Herbivores
Meeting Abstract 53-2 Tuesday, Jan. 5 10:30 Temperature-mediated Changes in Plant Toxin Tolerance by Mammalian Herbivores KURNATH, P*; MERZ, NM; DEARING, MD; University of Utah; University of Utah; University of Utah patrice.kurnath@utah.edu There is growing evidence for mammalian herbivores that ambient temperature may interact directly with plant toxins in a way that the toxicity of plant defense […]
Suboptimal Limpet Foraging in a Patchy Environment
Meeting Abstract 53-5 Tuesday, Jan. 5 11:15 Suboptimal Limpet Foraging in a Patchy Environment LASCALA-GRUENEWALD, DE*; DENNY, MW; Hopkins Marine Station of Stanford University; Hopkins Marine Station of Stanford University dianalg11@gmail.com http://hopkinsmarinestation.stanford.edu/lascala In the upper intertidal zone, limpets face complex and so far undescribed foraging landscapes. The Lévy walk foraging hypothesis states that when food resources are […]
Conspecific tolerance and heterospecific competitiveness as a mechanism for invasion success
Meeting Abstract 53-6 Tuesday, Jan. 5 11:30 Conspecific tolerance and heterospecific competitiveness as a mechanism for invasion success. HOBBS, N.V.S.*; COBB, J.S.; THORNBER, C.S.; Univ. of Rhode Island; Univ. of Rhode Island; Univ. of Rhode Island nvshobbs@uri.edu The success of the invasive Asian shore crab, Hemigrapsus sanguineus, now commonly found along the rocky shores of the northwestern […]
Consequences of annual variation in ant availability and use by the Desert Horned Lizard
Meeting Abstract 53-4 Tuesday, Jan. 5 11:00 Consequences of annual variation in ant availability and use by the Desert Horned Lizard ANDERSON, R.A.; Western Washington University Roger.Anderson@wwu.edu http://myweb.facstaff.wwu.edu/rogera/ Given low primary productivity and the constraints of high heat and predators in deserts, then maximizing energy intake when foraging is presumed to be an imperative for desert lizards. […]
Coevolved versus novel plant-herbivore interactions in a non-native world
Meeting Abstract 53-3 Tuesday, Jan. 5 10:45 Coevolved versus novel plant-herbivore interactions in a non-native world KOETKE, L.J.*; DEVANEY, J; PARKER, J.D.; Smithsonian Environmental Research Center; Smithsonian Environmental Research Center; Smithsonian Environmental Research Center koetke@stolaf.edu Invasion of ecosystems by exotic plants is considered to be one of the main threats to biodiversity globally. According to the enemy […]
Tracking the Cheetah Tail and Spine using Animal-borne Cameras and a Wireless Sensor Network
Meeting Abstract 53-3 Friday, Jan. 6 10:45 – 11:00 Tracking the Cheetah Tail and Spine using Animal-borne Cameras and a Wireless Sensor Network PATEL, A*; FISHER, C; STOCKS, B; NICOLLS, F; BOJE, E; University of Cape Town; University of Cape Town; University of Cape Town; University of Cape Town; University of Cape Town a.patel@uct.ac.za The cheetah (Acinonyx […]
The private life of echidnas using accelerometery and GPS to examine field biomechanics and assess the ecological impact of a widespread, semi-fossorial monotreme
Meeting Abstract 53-1 Friday, Jan. 6 10:15 – 10:30 The private life of echidnas: using accelerometery and GPS to examine field biomechanics and assess the ecological impact of a widespread, semi-fossorial monotreme CLEMENTE, C J*; COOPER, C E; WITHERS, P C; FREAKLEY, C; SINGH, S; TERRILL, P; Univ. Of the Sunshine Coast; Curtin University; Univ. of Western […]
Swishing tails shoo flies
Meeting Abstract 53-4 Friday, Jan. 6 11:00 – 11:15 Swishing tails shoo flies MATHERNE, M.E.*; ZHOU, Y; COCKERILL, K; HU, D.L.; Georgia Institute of Technology; Georgia Institute of Technology; Georgia Institute of Technology; Georgia Institute of Technology mmatherne3@gatech.edu Biting insects harm mammals through blood loss, loss of resting or feeding time, and disease infection. One way of […]
Everyone digs Burrowing biomechanics of pocket gophers, kangaroo rats, and pocket mice
Meeting Abstract 53-2 Friday, Jan. 6 10:30 – 10:45 Everyone digs: Burrowing biomechanics of pocket gophers, kangaroo rats, and pocket mice CRISP, LM*; LEE, DV; Univ. of Nevada, Las Vegas; Univ. of Nevada, Las Vegas leximoore@gmail.com http://www.biologyunderground.com Using 3D X-ray (XMA) and our custom built Tunnel-tube, we measured burrowing kinematics and dynamics. Here we present an analysis […]
