Meeting Abstract 84.6 Tuesday, Jan. 6 11:30 Time Enough at Last: Identification and Analysis of Core Clock Proteins and the Evolution of ARNT and PERIOD in the Lower Bilateria STANTON , DS; University of Florida / Winthrop University stantond2@mailbox.winthrop.edu The circadian rhythm is important to all organisms and plays a key role in physiology. Although much is […]
sessions: Session 84
The mitochondrial genomes of the nudibranch mollusks, Melibe leonina and Tritonia diomedea, and their impact on gastropod phylogeny
Meeting Abstract 84.1 Tuesday, Jan. 6 10:15 The mitochondrial genomes of the nudibranch mollusks, Melibe leonina and Tritonia diomedea, and their impact on gastropod phylogeny SEVIGNY, J.L.*; THOMAS, W.K.; RAMSDELL, J.S.; SHARIFI, O.; GREWAL, S.S.; BAYSDORFER, C.; CURR, K.; MURRAY, J.A.; NEWCOMB, J.M.; New England College; University of New Hampshire; University of New Hampshire; California State University, […]
Structure and spatial expression differences among duplicated rhabdomeric opsins indicate functional change in photoreception of the scallop
Meeting Abstract 84.3 Tuesday, Jan. 6 10:45 Structure and spatial expression differences among duplicated rhabdomeric opsins indicate functional change in photoreception of the scallop PORATH-KRAUSE, AJ*; PAIRETT, AN; FAGGIONATO, D; SERB, JM; Iowa State University; Iowa State University; Iowa State University; Iowa State University ajkrause@iastate.edu Duplication of the photosensitive protein, opsin, is important for expanding visual and […]
Interactions between molecular and physiological gamete traits on fertilization success under sperm-limiting and polyspermy conditions
Meeting Abstract 84.4 Tuesday, Jan. 6 11:00 Interactions between molecular and physiological gamete traits on fertilization success under sperm-limiting and polyspermy conditions KOSMAN, E.T.*; LEVITAN, D.R.; Florida State University, Tallahassee etkosman@bio.fsu.edu Sperm availability may influence the evolution of gamete traits in broadcast spawners. Gamete characteristics that are advantageous under sperm limiting conditions might be deleterious, as the […]
Evolutionary transcriptomics of the venom gland in widow spiders
Meeting Abstract 84.5 Tuesday, Jan. 6 11:15 Evolutionary transcriptomics of the venom gland in widow spiders HANEY, RA*; CLARKE, TH; HAYASHI, CY; AYOUB , NA; GARB, JE; University of Massaschusetts Lowell; Washington and Lee University; University of California Riverside; Washington and Lee University; University of Massaschusetts Lowell robert.a.haney@gmail.com The expansive spider Family Theridiidae currently contains close to […]
Characterizing the molecular components of phototransduction in the eyes and aesthetes of chitons (Mollusca Polyplacophora)
Meeting Abstract 84.2 Tuesday, Jan. 6 10:30 Characterizing the molecular components of phototransduction in the eyes and aesthetes of chitons (Mollusca: Polyplacophora) SPEISER, D.I.*; KINGSTON, A; RAMIREZ, M.D.; OAKLEY, T.H.; Univ. of South Carolina; Univ. of Maryland, Baltimore County; Univ. of California, Santa Barbara; Univ. of California, Santa Barbara dispeiser@gmail.com http://www.biol.sc.edu/daniel-speiser Chitons are marine mollusks protected by […]
Wing expansion in dragonflies and field crickets a tightly folded solution to a complex behavior
Meeting Abstract 84-3 Wednesday, Jan. 6 10:45 Wing expansion in dragonflies and field crickets: a tightly folded solution to a complex behavior SALCEDO, MK*; COMBES, SA; MAHADEVAN, L.; Harvard University; University of California, Davis; Harvard University maryksalcedo@fas.harvard.edu http://scholar.harvard.edu/maryksalcedo/ As a winged insect undergoes its final molt, it must unfold, inflate, and harden its wings. Wing expansion is […]
Piercing mechanics of bed bug tarsi
Meeting Abstract 84-4 Wednesday, Jan. 6 11:00 Piercing mechanics of bed bug tarsi BUSTAMANTE, J.*; PANZARINO, J.F.; RUPERT, T.J.; LOUDON, C.; Univ. of California, Irvine; Univ. of California, Irvine; Univ. of California, Irvine; Univ. of California, Irvine jorgebjr@uw.edu The mechanical properties of bed bug (Cimex lectularius L.) tarsi were investigated in order to evaluate their vulnerability to […]
Mechanical response of the tracheal system to hemolymph pressure in the beetle Zophobas morio
Meeting Abstract 84-5 Wednesday, Jan. 6 11:15 Mechanical response of the tracheal system to hemolymph pressure in the beetle Zophobas morio ADJERID, K*; PENDAR, H; SOCHA, JJ; Virginia Tech; Virginia Tech; Virginia Tech adjerid@vt.edu http://sites.google.com/site/kadjerid/ Insects possess a complex network of tracheal tubes throughout the body used for transport of gases to and from the tissues. In […]
How the avian musculoskeletal system enables wing morphing
Meeting Abstract 84-2 Wednesday, Jan. 6 10:30 How the avian musculoskeletal system enables wing morphing STOWERS, AK*; LENTINK, D; Stanford University; Stanford University astowers@stanford.edu Birds are able to maneuver their wings into an impressive array of shapes to fly through a variety of environments and accommodate different flight modes. Their articulated wings have many similarities to human […]
