Meeting Abstract 8.1 Sunday, Jan. 4 08:00 Physiological Effects of Disorientation in Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) and Green (Chelonia mydas) Sea Turtle Hatchlings PANKAEW, K. A.*; MILTON, S. L.; Florida Atlantic University; Florida Atlantic University kpankaew2012@fau.edu The first 24 hours after hatching are incredibly dangerous and important for sea turtle survival. In Florida, between the months of June […]
sessions: Session 8
Physiological Capacity for Diving in the Critically Endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal
Meeting Abstract 8.7 Sunday, Jan. 4 09:30 Physiological Capacity for Diving in the Critically Endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal THOMETZ, N.M.*; KENDALL, T.L.; RICHTER, B.; WILLIAMS, T.M.; University of California Santa Cruz; University of California Santa Cruz; University of California Santa Cruz; University of California Santa Cruz nthometz@ucsc.edu Despite being critically endangered, relatively little is known about the […]
Patterns of resource consumption during embryonic development in the snapping turtle, Chelydra serpentina
Meeting Abstract 8.5 Sunday, Jan. 4 09:00 Patterns of resource consumption during embryonic development in the snapping turtle, Chelydra serpentina. SILVA-MARIA, I.; FINKLER, M.S.*; Federal Univ. of Amazonas, Manaus, Brazil; Indiana Univ. Kokomo, USA mfinkler@iuk.edu http://www.indiana.edu/~nimsmsf/ In order to assess differences in the efficiency by which snapping turtle embryos convert egg content into tissue at different intervals […]
Locomotive costs of domestic canids exploring breed-specific energetic economy
Meeting Abstract 8.4 Sunday, Jan. 4 08:45 Locomotive costs of domestic canids: exploring breed-specific energetic economy BRYCE, C.M.*; WILLIAMS, T.M.; Univ. of California, Santa Cruz; Univ. of California, Santa Cruz cbryce@ucsc.edu http://williams.eeb.ucsc.edu/members/caleb.html The broad diversity in morphology and geographic distribution of the 35 free-ranging members of the family Canidae is perhaps only rivaled by that of the […]
Effects of rearing temperature and polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) on growth and metabolism of leopard frog (Lithobates pipiens) tadpoles
Meeting Abstract 8.6 Sunday, Jan. 4 09:15 Effects of rearing temperature and polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) on growth and metabolism of leopard frog (Lithobates pipiens) tadpoles YAHN, J/M; Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison jyahn@wisc.edu In a 2X2 design, we raised tadpoles from embryos at either 22 or 27 oC on a control diet, and then at day 17 […]
The social effects of tail loss on Sceloporus occidentalis
Meeting Abstract 8-3 Monday, Jan. 4 08:30 The social effects of tail loss on Sceloporus occidentalis DUBSKY, K.M.*; KARSTEN, K.B.; California Lutheran University; California Lutheran University kdubsky@callutheran.edu As with many lizards, male Western Fence Lizards (Sceloporus occidentalis) are territorial. The more dominant males keep larger territories with better basking spots, hiding places, and food resources. A better […]
TERRITORIALITY AND HETEROSPECIFIC ‘DEAR ENEMY’ RECOGNITION IN TWO FRESHWATER FISHES (GENUS Cyprinodon)
Meeting Abstract 8-6 Monday, Jan. 4 09:15 TERRITORIALITY AND HETEROSPECIFIC ‘DEAR ENEMY’ RECOGNITION IN TWO FRESHWATER FISHES (GENUS Cyprinodon) BROOKS, CAC*; GUMM, JM; Southern Illinois University; Stephen F. Austin State University cbrooks@siu.edu Territorial aggression can vary based on species or the identity of the competitor. Some species exhibit ‘dear enemy’ recognition; where lower levels of aggression are […]
Sniffing out the competition Examining the role of chemical signals in same sex and mixed sex crayfish contests
Meeting Abstract 8-7 Monday, Jan. 4 09:30 Sniffing out the competition: Examining the role of chemical signals in same sex and mixed sex crayfish contests WOFFORD, S.J.*; LAPLANTE, P.M.; MOORE, P.A. ; Bowling Green State University ; BGSU; BGSU sjwofford1@gmail.com Information obtained from the surrounding environment allows organisms to reduce uncertainty and influences behaviors with direct or […]
Small and large lizards agree in defeat but react differently to victory
Meeting Abstract 8-5 Monday, Jan. 4 09:00 Small and large lizards agree in defeat but react differently to victory. MAGAÑA, J.L.*; LOVERN, M.B.; Oklahoma State University jmagana@okstate.edu In territorial species, contest outcome should affect how individuals allocate energy to current and future reproduction. Anolis sagrei, the brown anole, is a small lizard species that defends territories containing […]
Predator-induced plasticity of territorial aggression in male Dark-eyed Juncos (Junco hyemalis)
Meeting Abstract 8-1 Monday, Jan. 4 08:00 Predator-induced plasticity of territorial aggression in male Dark-eyed Juncos (Junco hyemalis) FOGLIANO, R.*; ABOLINS-ABOLS, M.; KETTERSON, E.D.; Gettysburg College; Indiana University, Bloomington; Indiana University, Bloomington foglro01@gettysburg.edu Striking tradeoffs between survival and reproduction is essential to maximizing fitness. Because individuals in many taxa rely on territories for resources and mating opportunities, […]
