Meeting Abstract 65.2 Sunday, Jan. 6 Placental ontogeny of two species of biennially reproducing snow skinks (Scincidae: Niveoscincus) STEWART, J. R.*; THOMPSON, M. B.; East Tennessee State University; University of Sydney stewarjr@etsu.edu Viviparity and placentation have evolved in numerous lineages of squamate reptiles, yet only five of these are substantially placentotrophic. One of these lineages, the scincid […]
sessions: Session 65
Experimental egg removal reveals costs of reproduction in a lizard, Anolis sagrei
Meeting Abstract 65.1 Sunday, Jan. 6 Experimental egg removal reveals costs of reproduction in a lizard, Anolis sagrei COX, Robert M*; CALSBEEK, Ryan; Dartmouth College; Dartmouth College robert.m.cox@dartmouth.edu Life history theory is structured around the assumption that current reproductive investment incurs costs (e.g., reduced survival or growth) that compromise future reproduction. Despite the theoretical importance of such […]
Stress physiology and parasite burden differ during winter and summer breeding in a north-temperate zone temporal opportunist, the red crossbill Loxia curvirostra
Meeting Abstract 65.3 Tuesday, Jan. 6 Stress physiology and parasite burden differ during winter and summer breeding in a north-temperate zone temporal opportunist, the red crossbill Loxia curvirostra CORNELIUS, J.M.*; ZYLBERBERG, M.; BREUNER, C.W.; HAHN, T.P.; Univ. of California, Davis; Univ. of California, Davis; Univ. of Montana; Univ. of California, Davis cornelius@ucdavis.edu Physiological ecologists often explain seasonal […]
Physiological and demographic effects of roads on an endangered, old-growth specialist and a common generalist
Meeting Abstract 65.1 Tuesday, Jan. 6 Physiological and demographic effects of roads on an endangered, old-growth specialist and a common generalist BUTLER, L.K.*; RIES, L.; HAYDEN, T.J.; BISSON, I.-A.; WIKELSKI, M.; ROMERO, L.M.; Tufts Univ.; Univ. of Maryland; Engineering Research and Development Center; Princeton Univ.; Max Planck Inst. for Ornithology; Tufts Univ. luke.butler@tufts.edu The Golden-cheeked Warbler (Dendroica […]
Hypoxia alters gonadal androgen synthesis in the estuarine fish Fundulus grandis
Meeting Abstract 65.5 Tuesday, Jan. 6 Hypoxia alters gonadal androgen synthesis in the estuarine fish Fundulus grandis CHEEK, A.O.; Houston Baptist Univ. acheek@hbu.edu Estuarine and coastal hypoxic zones are increasing in frequency, duration, and area worldwide. The sub-lethal impacts of prolonged hypoxia on fish are predicted to include loss of habitat, suppressed growth, and impaired reproduction. In […]
Hormone Levels in Laying and Non-Laying Female Eurasian Tree Sparrows on the Tibetan Plateau
Meeting Abstract 65.2 Tuesday, Jan. 6 Hormone Levels in Laying and Non-Laying Female Eurasian Tree Sparrows on the Tibetan Plateau FOLTZ, S.L.*; DAVIS, J.E.; LEI, F.; WINGFIELD, J.C.; Univ. of California, Davis; Radford University; Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of Zoology; Univ. of California, Davis sarahlfoltz@gmail.com Onset of breeding is energetically demanding, requiring precise modulation of multiple […]
Effects of diet quality on glucocorticoid characteristics in Gouldian finch lessons for evaluating avian health
Meeting Abstract 65.4 Tuesday, Jan. 6 Effects of diet quality on glucocorticoid characteristics in Gouldian finch: lessons for evaluating avian health ASTHEIMER, Lee B*; PRYKE, Sarah R; MAUTE, Kim; GRIFFITH, Simon C; BUTTEMER, William A; University of Wollongong; Macquarie University; University of Wollongong; Macquarie University; University of Wollongong leeba@uow.edu.au Estrildid grass finches, including the endangered Gouldian finch […]
The development and evolution of axial skeleton of the hagfish
Meeting Abstract 65.2 Wednesday, Jan. 6 The development and evolution of axial skeleton of the hagfish OTA, K*; FUJIMOTO, S; OISI, Y; KURATANI, S; RIKEN CDB, Kobe; RIKEN CDB, Kobe; RIKEN CDB, Kobe; RIKEN CDB, Kobe ota_kinya@cdb.riken.jp Extant jawless vertebrates consist of lampreys and hagfishes. According to recent molecular phylogenetic analysis, these two groups are clustered together […]
Reversal of dorsal pharyngeal tooth loss in the zebrafish through over-expression of ectodysplasin
Meeting Abstract 65.4 Wednesday, Jan. 6 Reversal of dorsal pharyngeal tooth loss in the zebrafish through over-expression of ectodysplasin AIGLER, S.R.; STOCK, D.W.**; University of Colorado, Boulder; University of Colorado, Boulder David.Stock@Colorado.edu The irreversibility of the loss of complex structures has been considered a “law” of evolution, and explained as the result of the degeneration of genes […]
Of mice and fish expression of lung morphogenesis genes in the actinopterygian swimbladder
Meeting Abstract 65.1 Wednesday, Jan. 6 Of mice and fish: expression of lung morphogenesis genes in the actinopterygian swimbladder CASS, AN*; SERVETNICK, MD; MCCUNE, AR; Cornell University; University of Washington, Bothell; Cornell University anc24@cornell.edu A defining but often ignored synapomorphy of osteichthyes is the presence of an air-filled organ, either lungs as in tetrapods and several fishes […]
