Meeting Abstract 70-4 Saturday, Jan. 7 08:45 – 09:00 Correlating Avian Hindlimb Function and Pelvic Morphology with 2-D Geometric Morphometrics FRANK, TM*; HEDRICK, BP; DODSON, P; University of Pennsylvania; University of Massachusetts, Amherst; University of Pennsylvania tfrank@sas.upenn.edu A dramatic range of morphologic variation can be found within the basic avian body plan, a product of birds’ radiation […]
sessions: Session 70
Tuna finlet function and performance kinematics, physical models, and fluid dynamics
Meeting Abstract 70-6 Friday, Jan. 5 14:45 – 15:00 Tuna finlet function and performance: kinematics, physical models, and fluid dynamics WAINWRIGHT, DK*; DI SANTO, V; LAUDER, GV; WANG, J; DONG, H; Harvard University; Harvard University; Harvard University; University of Virginia; University of Virginia dylanwainwright@fas.harvard.edu http://www.dylanwainwright.com Tunas and their relatives have a number of behavioral and morphological adaptations […]
The distribution of thrust and drag on a bluegill sunfish during steady swimming
Meeting Abstract 70-1 Friday, Jan. 5 13:30 – 13:45 The distribution of thrust and drag on a bluegill sunfish during steady swimming LUCAS, KN*; TYTELL, ED; LAUDER, GV; Harvard University; Tufts University; Harvard University kelsey.n.lucas@gmail.com Many fish are notable for their astonishing swimming abilities, and many of their behaviors such as finding food, migrating, or avoiding predators […]
The Effects of Unsteady Flow on the Kinematics of Pectoral Fin Swimming in the Tube-snout (Aulorhynchus flavidus)
Meeting Abstract 70-5 Friday, Jan. 5 14:30 – 14:45 The Effects of Unsteady Flow on the Kinematics of Pectoral Fin Swimming in the Tube-snout (Aulorhynchus flavidus) FATH, M*; RIPLEY, D; WINWOOD-SMITH, H; TYTELL, E.D; JOHANSEN, J.L; STEFFENSEN, J.F; DOMENICI, P; Tufts University; University of Manchester; University of Queensland; Tufts University; University of Texas, Marine Science Institute; University […]
Geared for the Open Ocean The Biomechanics of Swimming in Bluefin Tunas
Meeting Abstract 70-7 Friday, Jan. 5 15:00 – 15:15 Geared for the Open Ocean: The Biomechanics of Swimming in Bluefin Tunas BLOCK, B.A. *; GLEISS, A.; CROMIE, M.; DIMITROV, M.; SCHALLERT, R.; WILSON, S.; DALE, J.; Stanford U.; Stanford U.; Stanford U.; Stanford U.; Stanford U.; Stanford U.; Stanford U. bblock@stanford.edu Bluefin tuna are trans-oceanic migrators known […]
Fin and body neuromuscular coordination changes during walking and swimming in Polypterus senegalus
Meeting Abstract 70-3 Friday, Jan. 5 14:00 – 14:15 Fin and body neuromuscular coordination changes during walking and swimming in Polypterus senegalus FOSTER, KL*; STANDEN, EM; Univ. of Ottawa; Univ. of Ottawa kfoster@uottawa.ca http://www.comparativebiomechanics.com Muscle is responsible for an immense array of tasks essential to the function of all animals and integral to permitting vertebrate life to […]
Escape response performance of gymnotiform and closely related body-caudal fin swimmers
Meeting Abstract 70-4 Friday, Jan. 5 14:15 – 14:30 Escape response performance of gymnotiform and closely related body-caudal fin swimmers WHITLOW, KR*; OUFIERO, CO; University of Chicago; Towson University kwhitlow@uchicago.edu Escape response performance is an important aspect of fitness as it aids in survival. Much of the work on escape responses has focused on fish that undulate […]
Comparative Undulatory Kinematics in Swimming Fishes Quantitative Database from a Diversity of Species
Meeting Abstract 70-8 Friday, Jan. 5 15:15 – 15:30 Comparative Undulatory Kinematics in Swimming Fishes: Quantitative Database from a Diversity of Species LAUDER, GV*; AKANYETI, O; CASTRO-SANTOS, T; DISANTO, V; DONG, H; GOERIG, E; LIAO, J; WAINWRIGHT, DK; Harvard Univ.; Aberystwyth University; USGS S.O. Conte Anadromous Fish Research Center; Harvard Univ.; Univ. of Virginia; USGS S.O. Conte […]
The dorsoventral patterning and asymmetry of paired fins
Meeting Abstract 70-5 Saturday, Jan. 5 14:30 – 14:45 The dorsoventral patterning and asymmetry of paired fins STEWART, TA*; LEMBERG, JB; SHUBIN, NH; University of Chicago; University of Chicago; University of Chicago tomstewart@uchicago.edu http://www.tomstewart.org Limbs are asymmetrical in the dorsoventral axis—skeleton, musculature, epithelial appendages, innervation, and sensory endings all exhibit this polarity. It is less clear […]
Sexually dimorphic digit development in Anolis sagrei
Meeting Abstract 70-3 Saturday, Jan. 5 14:00 – 14:15 Sexually dimorphic digit development in Anolis sagrei MCNAMARA, GPJ*; KIRCHER, ; COHN, ; University of Florida griffinmcnamara@ufl.edu Tetrapod digits are often characterized by sexually dimorphic digit proportions. For example, in male humans and mice, the second digit is generally shorter than the fourth digit, and, as such, the […]
