Meeting Abstract 79.2 Sunday, Jan. 6 The effect of morphological variation on the sensitivity of the lateral line system in zebafish larvae (Danio rerio) VAN TRUMP, WJ*; YIP, KD; MCHENRY, MJ; Univ. of California, Irvine; Univ. of California, Irvine; Univ. of California, Irvine wvantrum@uci.edu The mechanosensors of the lateral line, called neuromasts, are comprised of bundles of […]
sessions: Session 79
Insight into the neural encoding of water flow; morphological and functional heterogeneity in the lateral line neurons of larval zebrafish
Meeting Abstract 79.4 Sunday, Jan. 6 Insight into the neural encoding of water flow; morphological and functional heterogeneity in the lateral line neurons of larval zebrafish LIAO, James C.*; FETCHO, Joseph R.; Cornell University jl10@cornell.edu Fishes detect water flow using clusters of directionally sensitive hair cells, which are distributed along the body surface as discrete neuromasts. Appropriately […]
Functional Consequences of Morphological differences in Stingray Lateral Line and Electrosensory Systems
Meeting Abstract 79.3 Sunday, Jan. 6 Functional Consequences of Morphological differences in Stingray Lateral Line and Electrosensory Systems JORDAN, L.K.; Univ. of California, Los Angeles ljordan@ucla.edu How well can form predict function in sensory systems? Elasmobranchs demonstrate remarkable sensory capabilities with high interspecific diversity, particularly in the mechanosensory and electrosensory systems of batoids. These systems allow elasmobranches […]
Fluid-structure interaction in the fish lateral line system
Meeting Abstract 79.1 Sunday, Jan. 6 Fluid-structure interaction in the fish lateral line system MCHENRY, M/J*; STROTHER, J/A; VAN TRUMP, W/J; U.C. Irvine mmchenry@uci.edu A tremendous diversity of aquatic animal sense water flow with ciliated receptor organs. The sensitivity of these organs depends on their mechanical interactions with the surrounding fluid. In order to understand these dynamics, […]
Animal Magnetism applying the methods of visual ecology to a holy grail of sensory biology
Meeting Abstract 79.5 Sunday, Jan. 6 Animal Magnetism: applying the methods of visual ecology to a holy grail of sensory biology JOHNSEN, S*; MATTERN, E; RITZ, T; Duke University; Univ. of California, Irvine; Univ. of California, Irvine sjohnsen@duke.edu Dozens of experiments on magnetosensitive, migratory birds have shown that their magnetic orientation behavior depends on the spectrum of […]
Anatomy and infrared imaging properties of the facial pits of North and Central American Pitvipers (Viperidae Crotalinae)
Meeting Abstract 79.6 Sunday, Jan. 6 Anatomy and infrared imaging properties of the facial pits of North and Central American Pitvipers (Viperidae: Crotalinae) COLAYORI, Samantha E*; BAKKEN, George S.; Indiana State University; Indiana State University gbakken@indstate.edu Facial pits are specialized organs possessed by pitvipers (Viperidae: Crotalinae) that detect emitted thermal radiation. The facial pits detect emitted thermal […]
Sex and Prostaglandin Towards a Mechanistic View of Mate Choice
Meeting Abstract 79.5 Tuesday, Jan. 6 Sex and Prostaglandin: Towards a Mechanistic View of Mate Choice KIDD, M.R.*; HOFMANN, H.A.; Univ. of Texas at Austin mrkidd@mail.utexas.edu Mate choice is regulated by the complex interaction of endogenous and exogenous cues interpreted and mediated by the brain in order to maximize reproductive success. In teleosts, the regulation of female […]
Response to gonadotropin-releasing hormone and behavior in female northern cardinals, (Cardinalis cardinalis)
Meeting Abstract 79.1 Tuesday, Jan. 6 Response to gonadotropin-releasing hormone and behavior in female northern cardinals, (Cardinalis cardinalis). JAWOR, Jodie*; DEVRIES, Susan; University of Southern Mississippi jodie.jawor@usm.edu In birds, testosterone (T) has been shown to have a strong influence on behavior. Testosterone can decrease paternal behavior and increase aggressive behavior in both sexes. Previous studies have used […]
Reduction of bubble nest frequency and size by male Betta splendens after exposure to 17Estradiol
Meeting Abstract 79.4 Tuesday, Jan. 6 Reduction of bubble nest frequency and size by male Betta splendens after exposure to 17Estradiol TODD, Nancy E.*; NEFF, Matt; Manhattanville College toddn@mville.edu Betta splendens, known as the Siamese Fighting Fish, are notorious for their highly aggressive behavior toward each other. Males in particular have been selectively bred to enhance epigamic […]
Fighting is metabolically costly for both winners and losers in the convict cichlid fish Amatitlania nigrofasciata
Meeting Abstract 79.2 Tuesday, Jan. 6 Fighting is metabolically costly for both winners and losers in the convict cichlid fish Amatitlania nigrofasciata COPELAND, D.L.*; EARLEY, R.L.; University of Akron; University of Alabama dlcevo1@yahoo.com The success of individuals who engage in multiple contests over a short period may depend heavily on physiological adaptations associated with energy mobilization. We […]
