Meeting Abstract 59.2 Saturday, Jan. 5 How the pilidium larva feeds VON DASSOW, G*; EMLET, RB; MASLAKOVA, SA; University of Oregon; University of Oregon; University of Oregon dassow@uoregon.edu The nemertean pilidium is a novel larval type that is difficult to relate to other invertebrate larval forms, except inasmuch as the pilidium – like the actinotroch, the mitraria, […]
sessions: Session 59
Genetic, developmental, and ecological determinants of resource allocation tradeoffs in the horned beetle, Onthophagus taurus
Meeting Abstract 59.6 Saturday, Jan. 5 Genetic, developmental, and ecological determinants of resource allocation tradeoffs in the horned beetle, Onthophagus taurus SCHWAB, D.B.*; KIJIMOTO, T.; MOCZEK, A.P.; Indiana University – Bloomington; Indiana University – Bloomington; Indiana University – Bloomington schwabd@indiana.edu During ontogeny, growing structures may compete for a shared pool of limited resources to sustain their development. […]
Ciliogenesis, neurogenesis, and the intersection of aneural and neural larval swimming behaviors in the genome-enabled marine snail Lottia gigantea
Meeting Abstract 59.1 Saturday, Jan. 5 Ciliogenesis, neurogenesis, and the intersection of aneural and neural larval swimming behaviors in the genome-enabled marine snail Lottia gigantea. EDSINGER-GONZALES, E.*; BREDESON, J.V.; LEUNG, A.V.; ZIMMERMAN, C.R.; DIAZ, D.E.; TREW, D.F.; BRUSCO, D.G.; WHITBURN, E.; MARTINEZ, G.; INGLE, H.; RUBADO-MEJIA, J.V.; MUGGLESTONE, L.E.; LAZEN J., SCOTT M.A., COLSTON T.J., TREW T., […]
The Field Measurement of Chemical Plumes in Headwater Streams Implications for Ecological Interactions
Meeting Abstract 59.5 Sunday, Jan. 5 14:30 The Field Measurement of Chemical Plumes in Headwater Streams: Implications for Ecological Interactions EDWARDS, D/D*; MOORE, P/A; Bowling Green State University davide@bgsu.edu Aquatic organisms use chemoreception in lotic systems for a broad spectrum of ecologically relevant decisions. In order to appreciate behavioral responses to chemical stimuli, one needs an understanding […]
Prevalence of the amphibian disease chytridiomycosis in contaminated and uncontaminated wetlands on the Savannah River Site, South Carolina
Meeting Abstract 59.7 Sunday, Jan. 5 15:00 Prevalence of the amphibian disease chytridiomycosis in contaminated and uncontaminated wetlands on the Savannah River Site, South Carolina LOVE, CN*; SCOTT, DE; NUNZIATA, SO; WINZELER, ME; LANCE, SL; Savannah River Ecology Laboratory, University of Georgia, Aiken, SC 29802; Savannah River Ecology Laboratory, University of Georgia, Aiken, SC 29802; Department of […]
Orconectes rusticus growth and survival exposed to Bt corn
Meeting Abstract 59.3 Sunday, Jan. 5 14:00 Orconectes rusticus growth and survival exposed to Bt corn LINN, M/L*; MOORE, P/A; Bowling Green State University; Bowling Green State University mdlinn@bgsu.edu Bt crops are one of the mostly commonly utilized genetically modified crops. These Bt crops contain a gene that is derived from the bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis, producing the […]
Long term monitoring of a bushmeat market in Bioko, Equatorial Guinea
Meeting Abstract 59.1 Sunday, Jan. 5 13:30 Long term monitoring of a bushmeat market in Bioko, Equatorial Guinea CRONIN, D.T.; WOLOSZYNEK, S.; MORRA, W.; HONARVAR, S.; LINDER, J.; O’CONNOR, M.P.**; HEARN, G.S.; Drexel Univ., Philadelphia, PA; Drexel Univ., Philadelphia, PA; Arcadia Univ., Glenside, PA; Drexel Univ., Philadelphia, PA; James Madison Univ., Harrisonburg, VA; Drexel Univ., Philadelphia, PA; […]
Evolutionary traits explain the vulnerability of apex predatory sharks to human-induced environmental changes
Meeting Abstract 59.8 Sunday, Jan. 5 15:15 Evolutionary traits explain the vulnerability of apex predatory sharks to human-induced environmental changes GALLAGHER, A/J*; ORBESEN, E/S; HAMMERSCHLAG, N; SERAFY, J/E; University of Miami, Florida USA; National Marine Fisheries Service, NOAA; University of Miami, Florida, USA; National Marine Fisheries Service, NOAA agallagher@rsmas.miami.edu Understanding how species respond to and cope with […]
Effects of sublethal levels of the herbicide 2,4-D on foraging behaviors in the crayfish, Orconectes rusticus
Meeting Abstract 59.6 Sunday, Jan. 5 14:45 Effects of sublethal levels of the herbicide 2,4-D on foraging behaviors in the crayfish, Orconectes rusticus BROWNE, AM*; MOORE, PA; Bowling Green State University amandmb@bgsu.edu The widespread use of herbicides across the globe has significantly increased the probability of synthetic chemicals entering freshwater habitats. Upon entering aquatic habitats, these chemicals […]
Differential impacts of organic and synthetic pesticides on the non-target organism Caenorhabditis elegans and the target organism Termitoidae
Meeting Abstract 59.4 Sunday, Jan. 5 14:15 Differential impacts of organic and synthetic pesticides on the non-target organism Caenorhabditis elegans and the target organism Termitoidae MULALY, L.E.*; O’LEARY, F.A.; St. Edward’s University, Austin, TX lmulaly@stedwards.edu Synthetic pesticides are manufactured to mimic organic pesticides but typically persist longer in the environment. Pesticides are absorbed into soil and affect […]
