Meeting Abstract 67-4 Tuesday, Jan. 5 14:45 The tempo of body shape evolution in ray-finned fishes: bringing morphology into the “phenomic era” with crowdsourced morphometrics CHANG, J.*; ALFARO, M.E.; Univ. of California, Los Angeles; Univ. of California, Los Angeles jonathan.chang@ucla.edu http://jonathanchang.org Recent advances in phylogenomics and next-generation sequencing technologies have made phylogenetic inference of large radiations of […]
sessions: Session 67
Phylogenomics of Cladobranchia (Mollusca Gastropoda Heterobranchia)
Meeting Abstract 67-3 Tuesday, Jan. 5 14:30 Phylogenomics of Cladobranchia (Mollusca: Gastropoda: Heterobranchia) GOODHEART, J.A.*; BAZINET, A.L.; COLLINS, A.G.; CUMMINGS, M.P.; Univ. of Maryland, College Park; Univ. of Maryland College Park; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; Univ. of Maryland College Park GoodheartJ@si.edu http://jessicagoodheart.weebly.com/ Cladobranchia (Gastropoda: Nudibranchia) is a diverse (~1000 species) but understudied group of sea slug […]
Evaluating taxonomic characters of Anthopleura and other sea anemones in a molecular phylogenetic context
Meeting Abstract 67-1 Tuesday, Jan. 5 14:00 Evaluating taxonomic characters of Anthopleura and other sea anemones in a molecular phylogenetic context LARSON, P.G.*; DALY, M.; RODRIGUEZ, E.; The Ohio State University; The Ohio State University; American Museum of Natural History larson.309@osu.edu The cosmopolitan sea anemone genus Anthopleura is defined by the presence of acrorhagi and verrucae, specialized […]
A High-Throughput Investigation into the Tissue Specific Venom Composition and Differential Gene Expression in Three Species of Sea Anemone
Meeting Abstract 67-2 Tuesday, Jan. 5 14:15 A High-Throughput Investigation into the Tissue Specific Venom Composition and Differential Gene Expression in Three Species of Sea Anemone MACRANDER, J*; BROE, M; DALY, M; The Ohio State University; The Ohio State University; The Ohio State University macrander.1@osu.edu Cnidarians are the only group of venomous animals that lack a centralized […]
The Effects of Bromocriptine and Reproductive Experience on Prolactin and Parental Behavior in the Zebra Finch
Meeting Abstract 67-5 Friday, Jan. 6 14:45 – 15:00 The Effects of Bromocriptine and Reproductive Experience on Prolactin and Parental Behavior in the Zebra Finch SMILEY, KO*; ADKINS-REGAN, E; Cornell University; Cornell University kos24@cornell.edu Parental care is a widespread phenomenon observed in many diverse taxa. Neuroendocrine systems have long been thought to play an important role in […]
The Effect of Clutch Size on Incubation Behavior and Within-Nest Egg Temperature Variation
Meeting Abstract 67-4 Friday, Jan. 6 14:30 – 14:45 The Effect of Clutch Size on Incubation Behavior and Within-Nest Egg Temperature Variation HOPE, SF*; DURANT, SE; HALLAGAN, JJ; BECK, ML; KENNAMER, RA; HOPKINS, WA; Virginia Tech; Oklahoma State University; Virginia Tech; Virginia Tech; University of Georgia; Virginia Tech shope@vt.edu To maximize lifetime reproductive success, animals must optimize […]
Sex-specific differences in provisioning behavior in the Hooded Warbler (Setophaga citrina)
Meeting Abstract 67-2 Friday, Jan. 6 14:00 – 14:15 Sex-specific differences in provisioning behavior in the Hooded Warbler (Setophaga citrina) GRAY, BL*; WARD, MV; WILLIAMS, KA; MILES, DB; Ohio University; Ohio University; Ohio University; Ohio University bg022811@ohio.edu The Hooded Warbler Setophaga citrina is a migratory Parulid which breeds in mature forests throughout eastern North America. Sex-specific variation […]
Predation Risk and Nest Site Value Determine Male Guarding Behavior and Reproductive Success
Meeting Abstract 67-3 Friday, Jan. 6 14:15 – 14:30 Predation Risk and Nest Site Value Determine Male Guarding Behavior and Reproductive Success POO, S*; CHUANG, M-F; KAM, Y-C; POO, Sinlan; Memphis Zoo; Tunghai University; Tunghai University spoo@memphiszoo.org Predation is one of the main drivers of behavioral adaptations in preys. In species with parental care, predation can potentially […]
Males on Birth Control Effects of 17α -Ethinylestradiol on Parental Care and Nesting Success in Zebra Finches
Meeting Abstract 67-6 Friday, Jan. 6 15:00 – 15:15 Males on Birth Control: Effects of 17α -Ethinylestradiol on Parental Care and Nesting Success in Zebra Finches NAYLOR, MF*; GRINDSTAFF, JL; Oklahoma State University; Oklahoma State University madeleine.naylor@okstate.edu 17α -Ethinylestradiol (EE2), found in oral contraceptives, is considered an endocrine disrupter and is often detected in sewage effluent. Both […]
Convergent mechanisms of parental care a poison frog perspective
Meeting Abstract 67-1 Friday, Jan. 6 13:45 – 14:00 Convergent mechanisms of parental care: a poison frog perspective FISCHER, EK*; ROLAND, AB; COLOMA, LA; TAPIA, EE; O’CONNELL , LA; FISCHER, Eva; Harvard University; Harvard University; Centro Jambatu, Ecuador; Centro Jambatu, Ecuador; Harvard University evafischer@fas.harvard.edu The intense and often elaborate behaviors that encompass parental care are remarkable and […]
