Meeting Abstract 53.4 Tuesday, Jan. 5 Comparative Skull Morphology of Karsenia koreana (Amphibia, Caudata, Plethodontidae) BUCKLEY, David; WAKE, Marvalee H.; WAKE, David B.*; Univ. of California, Berkeley; Univ. of California, Berkeley; Univ. of California, Berkeley wakelab@berkeley.edu Karsenia koreana is the only Asiatic representative of the salamander family Plethodontidae. Its recent discovery challenged our understanding of the biogeographic […]
sessions: Session 53
The role of vision in coordinating forelimb muscle activity patterns during toad landing
Meeting Abstract 53.4 Thursday, Jan. 6 The role of vision in coordinating forelimb muscle activity patterns during toad landing GILLIS, Gary B*; TIERNEY, Catherine; Mount Holyoke College; Mount Holyoke College ggillis@mtholyoke.edu Unlike many anurans, cane toads (Bufo marinus) are exemplary at landing, using their forelimbs after a hop to balance the body for extended periods as the […]
Reflexes and running Modeling neural feedback in a running cockroach
Meeting Abstract 53.3 Thursday, Jan. 6 Reflexes and running: Modeling neural feedback in a running cockroach PROCTOR, Joshua/L*; HOLMES, Philip; Princeton University jproctor@princeton.edu We have developed an integrated model for insect locomotion that includes a central pattern generator (CPG), nonlinear muscles, hexapedal geometry and a representative proprioceptive sensory pathway. In previous work, we have investigated the role […]
Neuroadaptive control algorithms for autonomous chemical plume tracking
Meeting Abstract 53.1 Thursday, Jan. 6 Neuroadaptive control algorithms for autonomous chemical plume tracking VOLYANSKYY, K.*; WEBSTER, D.R.; WEISSBURG, M.J.; Georgia Inst. of Techn., Atlanta; Georgia Inst. of Techn., Atlanta; Georgia Inst. of Techn., Atlanta gtg891s@mail.gatech.edu We designed and implemented a series of adaptive controllers for autonomous chemical plume tracking in a turbulent flow environment. In our […]
Kinematics of tongue-flicking in garter snakes (Thamnophis sirtalis)
Meeting Abstract 53.2 Thursday, Jan. 6 Kinematics of tongue-flicking in garter snakes (Thamnophis sirtalis) RYERSON, W.G.*; SCHWENK, K.; Univ. of Connecticut; Univ. of Connecticut william.ryerson@uconn.edu The forked tongue of snakes is used to gather environmental chemicals (odorants) and to deliver them to the vomeronasal organs in the roof of the mouth. Snakes use two methods to sample […]
Escape responses of larval fish to a predator’s strike
Meeting Abstract 53.6 Thursday, Jan. 6 Escape responses of larval fish to a predator’s strike FEITL, KE*; NGO, V; MCHENRY, MJ; Univ. of California, Irvine; Univ. of California, Irvine; Univ. of California, Irvine kfeitl@uci.edu Larval fish use the lateral line system to sense the water flow created by a predator’s strike. Despite its potential importance to survival, […]
Building a virtual biomechanical model of the Bullfrog skeleton
Meeting Abstract 53.5 Thursday, Jan. 6 Building a virtual biomechanical model of the Bullfrog skeleton UYENO, Theodore A*; GILLES, Benjamin; SUEDA, Shinjiro; LEE, David; WILKINSON, Kit; GISZTER, Simon F. ; PAI, Dinesh K.; NISHIKAWA, Kiisa C. ; NAU; UBC; UBC; UNLV; NAU; Drexel Univ.; UBC; NAU ted.uyeno@nau.edu In developing a quantitative understanding of bullfrog motor control, we […]
Performance, female choice and sexual conflict in crickets
Meeting Abstract 53.5 Thursday, Jan. 5 Performance, female choice and sexual conflict in crickets LAILVAUX, SP*; BARIYA, P; University of New Orleans; University of New ORleans slailvaux@gmail.com Whole-organism performance capacities such as bite force have been shown to influence male-male combat outcomes in a variety of animal species. However, support for female mating preferences for high-performance males […]
Latent effects of embryonic exposure to atrazine on mating behaviors in guppies
Meeting Abstract 53.1 Thursday, Jan. 5 Latent effects of embryonic exposure to atrazine on mating behaviors in guppies SHENOY, K.*; TOYODA, J.H.; Uinv. of Kentucky; Univ. of Kentucky kay.yellowtoad@gmail.com Endocrine disrupting compounds are ubiquitous in our environment, and impair hormonal functioning in exposed animals. Disruption of hormonally regulated traits, such as sexual behaviors, can potentially affect reproduction. […]
Frequencies of alternative mating strategies influence female mate preference in the swordtail Xiphophorus multilineatus
Meeting Abstract 53.3 Thursday, Jan. 5 Frequencies of alternative mating strategies influence female mate preference in the swordtail Xiphophorus multilineatus TUDOR, M Scarlett*; MORRIS, Molly R; University of Florida; Ohio University studor@ufl.edu While studies demonstrating variation in female mating preferences are increasing, we still know very little about the factors that contribute to this variation, and we […]
