Meeting Abstract 68.1 Monday, Jan. 6 08:00 Bioelectric crypsis in cephalopods reduces detection by shark predators BEDORE, CN*; KAJIURA, SM; JOHNSEN, SJ; Duke University; Florida Atlantic University; Duke University christine.bedore@duke.edu The ability of cephalopods to camouflage themselves is well documented as a defense against predation. However, visual camouflage is only effective against primarily visual predators. For example, […]
sessions: Session 68
Penguins and POPs Bioaccumulation of Pollutants in Antarctica
Meeting Abstract 68.5 Tuesday, Jan. 6 08:45 Penguins and POPs: Bioaccumulation of Pollutants in Antarctica ELLIS, D.S.*; ARONSON, R.B.; SMITH, K.E.; Florida Institute of Technology; Florida Institute of Technology; Florida Institute of Technology dellis2013@my.fit.edu http://research.fit.edu/marine-paleolab/ Penguin populations have been declining in Antarctica for the last three decades. Populations of Chinstrap and Adélie penguins alone have decreased by […]
GO WITH THE FLOW STREAMS FOLLOWING GEOMORPHIC FORM
Meeting Abstract 68.1 Tuesday, Jan. 6 08:00 GO WITH THE FLOW: STREAMS FOLLOWING GEOMORPHIC FORM EDWARDS, D/D*; MOORE, P/A; Bowling Green State University davide@bgsu.edu http://https://www.researchgate.net/profile/David_Edwards20?ev=hdr_xprf The geomorphic construct of a stream system can greatly influence the unidirectional stream flow. Because of this in stream processes (i.e. – nutrient spiraling) can be altered as well as chemical plumes […]
Effects of contaminated water due to mining activities on the vertebrae in fishes material testing and functional morphology as assessment tools for environmental risks
Meeting Abstract 68.3 Tuesday, Jan. 6 08:15 Effects of contaminated water due to mining activities on the vertebrae in fishes: material testing and functional morphology as assessment tools for environmental risks MAIE, T; Lynchburg College maie.t@lynchburg.edu Changes in aquatic environments associated with mining activities (e.g., historic iron mining) may have tremendous impacts on aquatic organisms, ecosystems, and […]
Effects of chronic and acute exposure to ZnO nanoparticles across life-history stages in a caudate amphibian (Taricha granulosa)
Meeting Abstract 68.4 Tuesday, Jan. 6 08:30 Effects of chronic and acute exposure to ZnO nanoparticles across life-history stages in a caudate amphibian (Taricha granulosa) SPENCE, AR*; HOPKINS, GR; BRODIE, JR., ED; FRENCH, SS; Utah State University; Utah State University; Utah State University; Utah State University austin.r.spence@gmail.com Metal nanoparticles can pollute aquatic ecosystems, and have toxic effects […]
Developmental phenotypic plasticity in brain architecture effects of predator cues and pesticides
Meeting Abstract 68.6 Tuesday, Jan. 6 09:00 Developmental phenotypic plasticity in brain architecture: effects of predator cues and pesticides. WOODLEY, S.K.*; MATTES, B.M.; YATES, E.K.; RELYEA, R.A.; Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA; Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY; Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY; Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY woodleys@duq.edu Naturally-occurring environmental factors shape developmental trajectories to produce variable phenotypes, […]
The tree’s the thing phylogeny as a way of understanding the diversity of venom in sea anemones
Meeting Abstract 68-1 Tuesday, Jan. 5 13:45 The tree’s the thing: phylogeny as a way of understanding the diversity of venom in sea anemones DALY, M*; MACRANDER, J.M.; BROE, M; The Ohio State University; The Ohio State University; The Ohio State University daly.66@osu.edu Technological obstacles have largely been eliminated in the study of venom in non-model systems, […]
Snakes win Coevolution of venom function and prey resistance in a rattlesnake-squirrel arms race
Meeting Abstract 68-5 Tuesday, Jan. 5 14:45 Snakes win: Coevolution of venom function and prey resistance in a rattlesnake-squirrel arms race HOLDING, M. L.*; BIARDI, J. E.; GIBBS, H. L.; Ohio State University; Fairfield University; Ohio State University matthewholding28@gmail.com The concept of a coevolutionary arms race has been widely-used to account for paired trait variation in vertebrate […]
Proteomic comparisons of long- and short-term captive eastern brown snakes (Pseudonaja textilis)
Meeting Abstract 68-4 Tuesday, Jan. 5 14:30 Proteomic comparisons of long- and short-term captive eastern brown snakes (Pseudonaja textilis) MCCLEARY, RJR*; SRIDHARAN, S; DUNSTAN, NL; MIRTSCHIN, PJ; ALEWOOD, PF; KINI, RM; Utah State University; National University of Singapore; Venom Supplies Pty Ltd; Venom Supplies Pty Ltd; University of Queensland; National University of Singapore 19venom84@gmail.com Snake venoms are […]
Gender differences in stinging behavior, venom composition, and venom function in the striped bark scorpion (Centruroides vittatus)
Meeting Abstract 68-2 Tuesday, Jan. 5 14:00 Gender differences in stinging behavior, venom composition, and venom function in the striped bark scorpion (Centruroides vittatus) MILLER, D.W.*; ROWE, A.H.; ROWE, M.P.; Michigan State University millerdy@msu.edu http://venomevolution.zoology.msu.edu/ Bark scorpions (Centruroides spp.) are a large group of 40+ species in the family Buthidae whose center of distribution is west-central Mexico. […]
