Meeting Abstract 54-7 Saturday, Jan. 5 11:15 – 11:30 Physiological influences on sea turtle remigration intervals O’CONNOR, M.P.*; NEEMAN, N.; SPOTILA, J.R.; Drexel University; Drexel University; Drexel University oconnomp@drexel.edu Interannual, sometime cyclic, variation in numbers of sea turtles nesting on beaches complicates estimates of both population sizes and trends and can affect population dynamics. We update and […]
sessions: Session 54
Meiobenthic community composition and biodiversity along a 5500 km transect of Western Antarctica a metabarcoding analysis
Meeting Abstract 54-5 Saturday, Jan. 5 11:00 – 11:15 Meiobenthic community composition and biodiversity along a 5500 km transect of Western Antarctica: a metabarcoding analysis BRANNOCK, P M*; LEARMAN, D R; MAHON, A R; SANTOS, S R; HALANYCH, K M ; Rollins College; Central Michigan University ; Central Michigan University ; Auburn University ; Auburn University pbrannock@rollins.edu […]
How ecosystem function differs across a gradient of lake sizes Don’t forget about the little ones
Meeting Abstract 54-8 Saturday, Jan. 5 11:30 – 11:45 How ecosystem function differs across a gradient of lake sizes: Don’t forget about the little ones DAWSON, KR*; RICHARDSON, DC; WEATHERS, KC; Winston Salem State University; Suny New Paltz; Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies kdawson115@rams.wssu.edu Freshwater ecosystems are important for species conservation efforts and also for providing insight […]
Ethanol concentrations within primate-consumed fruit in a tropical rainforest
Meeting Abstract 54-1 Saturday, Jan. 5 10:00 – 10:15 Ethanol concentrations within primate-consumed fruit in a tropical rainforest MARO, A.E.*; SANDEL, A.A.; MITANI, J.C.; DUDLEY, R.; University of California Berkeley; University of Michigan Ann Arbor; University of Michigan Ann Arbor; University of California Berkeley alekseymaro@berkeley.edu https://berkeleyflightlab.org/the-drunken-monkey Fruit represents a substantial portion of many animal diets, especially in […]
Effects of Beach Nourishment on the Meiofauna Not all Bad
Meeting Abstract 54-2 Saturday, Jan. 5 10:15 – 10:30 Effects of Beach Nourishment on the Meiofauna: Not all Bad? JOHNSON, DE*; JONESBOGGS, JD; SMITH, JPS; Winthrop University, Rock Hill; Winthrop University, Rock Hill; Winthrop University, Rock Hill johnsond53@winthrop.edu Beach nourishment, or the emplacement of dredged sand to mitigate the effects of erosion, has become a standard method […]
A salt marsh in Michigan Characterization of invertebrates in a rare habitat type using molecular and morphological methods
Meeting Abstract 54-4 Saturday, Jan. 5 10:45 – 11:00 A salt marsh in Michigan? Characterization of invertebrates in a rare habitat type using molecular and morphological methods CAHILL, AE*; BREEN, C; CORTES, C; STANDER, R; Albion College; Albion College; Albion College; Albion College acahill@albion.edu Inland salt marshes are an extremely rare habitat type in North America, formed […]
