Meeting Abstract 65.2 Tuesday, Jan. 6 08:15 Biologically inspired collapsible spines increase performance in legged robot LEE, J.S.*; HALDANE, D.; FEARING, R.; FULL, R.J.; University of California, Berkeley; University of California, Berkeley; University of California, Berkeley; University of California, Berkeley jessica-lee@berkeley.edu Studies on insects and spiders have shown that in cluttered environments or those having a low […]
sessions: Session 65
Biological and robotic modeling of the evolution of legged locomotion on land
Meeting Abstract 65.3 Tuesday, Jan. 6 08:30 Biological and robotic modeling of the evolution of legged locomotion on land MCINROE, BM*; ASTLEY, HC; KAWANO, SM; BLOB, RW; GOLDMAN, DI; Georgia Tech; Georgia Tech; NIMBioS; Clemson Univ.; Georgia Tech bmcinroe3@gatech.edu Many existing organisms use flipper-like limbs for both aquatic and terrestrial locomotion. In the transition from an aquatic […]
Bioexploration How engineering designs help elucidate the evolution of seahorse tails
Meeting Abstract 65.4 Tuesday, Jan. 6 08:45 Bioexploration: How engineering designs help elucidate the evolution of seahorse tails PORTER, M/M*; ADRIAENS, D; MCKITTRICK, J; MEYERS, M/A; Clemson University; Ghent University; University of California, San Diego; University of California, San Diego mmporte@clemson.edu In most engineering disciplines, biomimicry often refers to the design process where engineers mimic or gain […]
Using photo-identification data to investigate movement and occurrence patterns of short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus) in the eastern North Pacific
Meeting Abstract 65-1 Tuesday, Jan. 5 13:30 Using photo-identification data to investigate movement and occurrence patterns of short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus) in the eastern North Pacific KENDALL-BAR, J.M.*; WELLER, D.; FEARNBACH, H.; SHANE, S.; SCHORR, G.; FALCONE, E.; CALAMBOKIDIS, J.; SCHULMAN-JANIGER, A.; BARLOW, J.P.; Univ. of California, Berkeley; Southwest Fisheries Science Center, NMFS; Center for Whale […]
The influence of internal and external conditions on offspring dispersal in free-ranging lizards
Meeting Abstract 65-5 Tuesday, Jan. 5 14:30 The influence of internal and external conditions on offspring dispersal in free-ranging lizards. GIFFORD, ME*; CLAY, TA; Univ. of Central Arkansas; Univ. of Arkansas at Little Rock megifford@uca.edu http://giffordlab.weebly.com Offspring dispersal is an important ecological process with implications for individual fitness. By dispersing, individuals provide a conduit between semi-isolated populations […]
The Tortoise and the Hare Development of Critical and Sustained Swimming Abilities in Larvae of Two Coral Reef Fishes with Short Distance Dispersal
Meeting Abstract 65-4 Tuesday, Jan. 5 14:15 The Tortoise and the Hare: Development of Critical and Sustained Swimming Abilities in Larvae of Two Coral Reef Fishes with Short Distance Dispersal MAJORIS, J. E.*; CATALANO, K. A. ; ATEMA, J.; BUSTON, P. M.; Boston University; Boston University; Boston University; Boston University jmajoris@bu.edu Reef fish larvae were once considered […]
Know when to go Timing departure for autumn migration in an arctic-breeding songbird (Zonotrichia leucophrys gambellii)
Meeting Abstract 65-7 Tuesday, Jan. 5 15:00 Know when to go: Timing departure for autumn migration in an arctic-breeding songbird (Zonotrichia leucophrys gambellii) CHMURA, HE*; KRAUSE, JS; PEREZ, JH; MCGUIGAN, MA; RAMENOFKSY, M; WINGFIELD, JC; Univ. of California, Davis; Univ. of California, Davis; Univ. of California, Davis; Univ. of California, Davis; Univ. of California, Davis; Univ. of […]
Horizon Regime and Light Intensity Affect Sea-finding Orientation in Hatchling Kemp’s Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Sea Turtles
Meeting Abstract 65-2 Tuesday, Jan. 5 13:45 Horizon Regime and Light Intensity Affect Sea-finding Orientation in Hatchling Kemp’s Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Sea Turtles BONKA, AN*; HERNANDEZ, MH; ILLESCAS, FM; NAJERA, BM; MARTINEZ, LS; PENA, LJ; BURCHFIELD, PM; WIBBELS, TR; Univ. of Alabama at Birmingham; Gladys Porter Zoo, Brownsville TX; CDEN, Tamaulipas, Mexico; CONANP Ciudad Victoria, Mexico; CONANP […]
Homeward bound a comparative study of homing behaviors between primary and tertiary burrowing species
Meeting Abstract 65-3 Tuesday, Jan. 5 14:00 Homeward bound: a comparative study of homing behaviors between primary and tertiary burrowing species. KAMRAN, M*; MOORE, M.E.; MOORE, P.A.; Bowling Green State University; Baldwin Wallace University ; Bowling Green State University mkamran@bgsu.edu http://personal.bgsu.edu/~pmoore/MK.html The ability to navigate successfully to and from sites rich in resources is essential for survival […]
Flying High With No Barrier in Sight Extreme High Altitude Migration in Black-tailed Godwits
Meeting Abstract 65-8 Tuesday, Jan. 5 15:15 Flying High With No Barrier in Sight: Extreme High Altitude Migration in Black-tailed Godwits SENNER, N.R.*; STAGER, M; VERHOEVEN, M.A.; BOUTEN, W.; CHEVIRON, Z.A.; PIERSMA, T.; University of Groninven; University of Montana; University of Groningen; University of Amsterdam; University of Montana; University of Groningen n.r.senner@rug.nl Optimal migration theory posits that […]
