Meeting Abstract 8-8 Monday, Jan. 4 09:45 Neuropharmacological Alterations of the Aggressive Behavior of Crayfish RUVINA, K*; FRANQUI DIAZ, N; JOHNSTON, T; HAYDEN, N; BERGMAN, D; Grand Valley State University; University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo; Grand Valley State University; Grand Valley State University; Grand Valley State University ruvinak@mail.gvsu.edu Serotonergic-related compounds often facilitate aggression in various animals, including crayfish. […]
sessions: Session 8
Dominant black-capped chickadees maintain rank within winter social groups when faced with an immune challenge
Meeting Abstract 8-2 Monday, Jan. 4 08:15 Dominant black-capped chickadees maintain rank within winter social groups when faced with an immune challenge STEWART, E.C.*; GREIVES, T.J.; North Dakota State Univ.; North Dakota State Univ. emily.c.stewart@ndsu.edu In social species, groups of individuals that live, forage, or interact with each other often form a linear dominance hierarchy. Dominant individuals […]
Sexual Differentiation during the Life History of a Protandric Shrimp
Meeting Abstract 8-4 Thursday, Jan. 5 09:15 – 09:30 Sexual Differentiation during the Life History of a Protandric Shrimp LEVY, T*; MANOR, R; TAMONE, SL; AFLALO, ED; SAGI, A; Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva; Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva; University of Alaska Southeast, Juneau; Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva; Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, […]
Correlation Between Epidermal Carbonic Anhydrase and Exoskeletal Metals Content in the Blue Crab, Callinectes sapidus
Meeting Abstract 8-2 Thursday, Jan. 5 08:45 – 09:00 Correlation Between Epidermal Carbonic Anhydrase and Exoskeletal Metals Content in the Blue Crab, Callinectes sapidus CALHOUN, SM*; ZOU, E; Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, LA; Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, LA scalhoun1@its.nicholls.edu During the crustacean molting cycle, the exoskeleton is first mineralized in postmolt and intermolt and then presumably demineralized […]
Cloning of a cDNA Encoding a Sarcoendoplasmic Reticulum Ca2+ ATPase (SERCA) from Y-organs of the Blue Crab (Callinectes sapidus) and Spatial and Temporal Patterns of SERCA Expression
Meeting Abstract 8-3 Thursday, Jan. 5 09:00 – 09:15 Cloning of a cDNA Encoding a Sarco/endoplasmic Reticulum Ca2+ ATPase (SERCA) from Y-organs of the Blue Crab (Callinectes sapidus) and Spatial and Temporal Patterns of SERCA Expression ROEGNER, ME*; CHEN, HY; WATSON, RD; University of Alabama at Birmingham; University of Alabama at Birmingham mzappe@uab.edu Stage-specific increases in intracellular […]
The Presence of DOPA Derivatives in Ctenophore Colloblast Adhesive Suggests a Structural Role for Catechols at the Base of the Animal Tree of Life
Meeting Abstract 8-5 Thursday, Jan. 4 09:00 – 09:15 The Presence of DOPA Derivatives in Ctenophore Colloblast Adhesive Suggests a Structural Role for Catechols at the Base of the Animal Tree of Life TOWNSEND, JP*; SWEENEY, AM; University of Pennsylvania; University of Pennsylvania townj@mail.med.upenn.edu Ctenophores, or comb jellies, are likely the earliest-diverging extant animal lineage. Given the […]
The Genomics of Hydractinia Understanding Regeneration, Allorecognition, and Stem Cell Biology
Meeting Abstract 8-3 Thursday, Jan. 4 08:30 – 08:45 The Genomics of Hydractinia: Understanding Regeneration, Allorecognition, and Stem Cell Biology SCHNITZLER, CE; NGUYEN, AD; KOREN, S; GORNIK, SD; PLICKERT, G; BUSS, L; PHILLIPPY, A; MULLIKIN, JC; CARTWRIGHT, P; NICOTRA, ML; FRANK, U; BAXEVANIS, AD*; U. Florida; NHGRI/NIH; NHGRI/NIH; NUI-Galway; U. Cologne; Yale U.; NHGRI/NIH; NHGRI/NIH; U. Kansas; […]
State of the Imm-Union Gaps and ambiguity in the evolution of metazoan immune systems
Meeting Abstract 8-6 Thursday, Jan. 4 09:15 – 09:30 State of the Imm-Union: Gaps and ambiguity in the evolution of metazoan immune systems TASSIA, MG*; HALANYCH, KM; Auburn University; Auburn University mgt0007@auburn.edu In this presentation, we will overview knowledge of metazoan immunity evolution in the context of animal diversity and phylogeny outlined below – discussing trends in […]
Siphonophore Differential Gene Expression Patterns Analyzed within a Phylogenetic Context
Meeting Abstract 8-1 Thursday, Jan. 4 08:00 – 08:15 Siphonophore Differential Gene Expression Patterns Analyzed within a Phylogenetic Context MUNRO, C*; SIEBERT , S; ZAPATA, F; DUNN, CW; Brown University, Providence RI; Brown University, Providence RI; University of California, Davis CA; Brown University, Providence RI; University of California, Los Angeles CA; Brown University, Providence RI; Yale University, […]
Genomic Insights into the Potential for Evolutionary Conflict within Hydrozoan Colonies Formed Through Fusion of Polyps
Meeting Abstract 8-2 Thursday, Jan. 4 08:15 – 08:30 Genomic Insights into the Potential for Evolutionary Conflict within Hydrozoan Colonies Formed Through Fusion of Polyps CHANG, E.S.*; ORIVE, M.E.; CARTWRIGHT, P.; University of Kansas; University of Kansas; University of Kansas eschang1@gmail.com Although the vast majority of the hydrozoan clade Aplanulata comprises species that display a solitary benthic […]
