Meeting Abstract 80-5 Saturday, Jan. 6 09:00 – 09:15 Non-consumptive Effects as Drivers of Physiological Change in a Tri-trophic Interaction WOOD, T.C.*; KELLEY, R.E.; MOORE, P.A.; Bowling Green State University; University of Michigan; Bowling Green State University tcwood@bgsu.edu Non-consumptive effects (NCEs) occur when stimuli from predators illicit a behavioral, physiological, or morphological response in prey species. Prey […]
sessions: Session 80
Mechanisms underlying increased body size in lizards due to urbanization and urban predators
Meeting Abstract 80-4 Saturday, Jan. 6 08:45 – 09:00 Mechanisms underlying increased body size in lizards due to urbanization and urban predators. CHEJANOVSKI, ZA*; KOLBE, JJ; Univ. of Rhode Island; Univ. of Rhode Island zchejanovski@gmail.com http://brownanole.weebly.com Human-induced environmental change is currently impacting animal populations on a global scale. For example, the rise and spread of urban areas […]
Convergent evolution of startle coloration in snakes
Meeting Abstract 80-3 Saturday, Jan. 6 08:30 – 08:45 Convergent evolution of startle coloration in snakes COX, C. L.*; DAVIS RABOSKY, A. R.; CURLIS, J. D.; WATSON, C. M.; Georgia Southern University; University of Michigan; Georgia Southern University; Midwestern State University clcox@georgiasouthern.edu Predator-based selection is considered a major driver of phenotypic diversity, from the dynamics of mimicry […]
Choice may influence native predator consumption of invasive prey
Meeting Abstract 80-6 Saturday, Jan. 6 09:15 – 09:30 Choice may influence native predator consumption of invasive prey VENABLE, CP*; LANGKILDE, TL; Penn State University; Penn State University cpv111@psu.edu http://www.langkildelab.com/cameron-venable.html Invasive species can pose novel threats to native species they encounter or act as novel food resources. Many studies that examine the consumption of invasive prey by […]
3-D quantification and characterization of snake anti-predator behavior in the Peruvian Amazon
Meeting Abstract 80-1 Saturday, Jan. 6 08:00 – 08:15 3-D quantification and characterization of snake anti-predator behavior in the Peruvian Amazon MOORE, TY*; LARSON, JG; SANCHEZ PAREDES, CM; DAVIS RABOSKY, AR; University of Michigan; University of Michigan; Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia; University of Michigan taliaym@gmail.com http://www.moorebiomechanics.com Coral snakes (genus Micrurus) have bright color patterns and distinctive behavioral […]
The Effects of Crocodilian Tail Serrations on Surface Water Disturbance
Meeting Abstract 80-2 Sunday, Jan. 6 08:15 – 08:30 The Effects of Crocodilian Tail Serrations on Surface Water Disturbance UNSWORTH, CK*; TARCHICK, MJ; MCINERNEY, SJ; ASTLEY, HC; University of Akron; University of Akron; University of Akron; University of Akron cku3@zips.uakron.edu Semi-aquatic animals possess specialized morphological features that affect the hydrodynamics of locomotion. Crocodilians have laterally compressed, serrated […]
Spin-leap Performance by Cetaceans Is Influenced by Moment of Inertia
Meeting Abstract 80-3 Sunday, Jan. 6 08:30 – 08:45 Spin-leap Performance by Cetaceans Is Influenced by Moment of Inertia FISH, FE*; NICASTRO, AJ; ST. LEGER, J; West Chester Univ.; West Chester Univ.; Sea World ffish@wcupa.edu http://darwin.wcupa.edu/~biology/fish Cetaceans are capable of extraordinary locomotor behaviors both in water and air. Whales and dolphins can execute aerial leaps by swimming […]
Preventing bubble pinch-off in underwater sniffing
Meeting Abstract 80-6 Sunday, Jan. 6 09:15 – 09:30 Preventing bubble pinch-off in underwater sniffing LEE, A. B.*; SELEB, B.; HANLON, L.; SUN, A.; HU, D. L.; Georgia Institute of Technology; Georgia Institute of Technology; Georgia Institute of Technology; Georgia Institute of Technology; Georgia Institute of Technology ablee@gatech.edu The star-nosed mole can sniff underwater by rapidly blowing […]
On the survival of water striders during raindrop impacts
Meeting Abstract 80-1 Sunday, Jan. 6 08:00 – 08:15 On the survival of water striders during raindrop impacts WATSON, DA*; KAHN, HA; DIAMCO, RC; DICKERSON, AK; University of Central Florida; University of Central Florida; University of Central Florida; University of Central Florida andrew.dickerson@ucf.edu Water striders are abundant in areas with high humidity and rainfall. Raindrops can weigh […]
How Aquatic Animals Jump Out of Water
Meeting Abstract 80-4 Sunday, Jan. 6 08:45 – 09:00 How Aquatic Animals Jump Out of Water CHANG, B*; MYOUNG, J; VIROT, E; CLANET, C; KIM, H.-Y.; JUNG, S; Virginia Tech; Seoul National University; Harvard University; LadHyX; Seoul National University; Virginia Tech, Cornell University bchang5@vt.edu Many aquatic animals jump out of water to hunt or escape predators. In […]
