Meeting Abstract 86.7 Monday, Jan. 6 11:30 Sublte genetic changes in the two-component regulatory system etk effects anti-predatory behavior in the symbiotic bacterium, Vibrio fischeri NAVA, A.*; NISHIGUCHI, M.K.; New Mexico State University; New Mexico State University nish@nmsu.edu Biofilms are comprised of vast array of exopolysaccharides, channels, and bacteria that provide a stable environment for the consortium […]
sessions: Session 86
Species-specific assembly of the gut microbiota in lemurs
Meeting Abstract 86.2 Monday, Jan. 6 10:15 Species-specific assembly of the gut microbiota in lemurs MCKENNEY, EA*; RODRIGO, A; YODER, AD; Duke University; NESCent; Duke Lemur Center eam50@duke.edu Microorganisms begin to colonize the infant gut soon after birth and play a crucial role in facilitating gastrointestinal (GI) and immune development. Gut microbial communities also protect against invasive […]
Gut microbes mediate plant-animal interactions with respect to dietary toxins
Meeting Abstract 86.1 Monday, Jan. 6 10:00 Gut microbes mediate plant-animal interactions with respect to dietary toxins KOHL, K.D.*; WEISS, R.B.; COX, J.; DALE, D.; DEARING, M.D.; Univ. of Utah; Univ. of Utah; Univ. of Utah; Univ. of Utah; Univ. of Utah kkohl78@gmail.com The foraging ecology of mammalian herbivores is strongly shaped by plant secondary compounds (PSCs) […]
Ecological Diversification of Vibrio fischeri During the Planktonic Phase & Subsequent Consequences for Squid Host Colonization
Meeting Abstract 86.6 Monday, Jan. 6 11:15 Ecological Diversification of Vibrio fischeri During the Planktonic Phase & Subsequent Consequences for Squid Host Colonization SOTO, W*; TRAVISANO, M; NISHIGUCHI, M.K.; University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; New Mexico State University nish@nmsu.edu Stable microcosm experiments with bacteria have become model systems for studying microbial ecological […]
Dengue Adaptive Evolution Measuring the Function of Natural Diversity in an Emerging Virus
Meeting Abstract 86.5 Monday, Jan. 6 11:00 Dengue Adaptive Evolution: Measuring the Function of Natural Diversity in an Emerging Virus MOH, A.P.*; THONGSRIPONG, P.; BENNETT, S.N.; Virginia Tech; California Academy of Sciences; California Academy of Sciences annapm@vt.edu Dengue is a tropical to sub-tropical viral disease transmitted through mosquitoes to humans and other primates. The dengue virus is […]
Comparative microbial community diversity in the upper respiratory tract across Gopherus tortoise species
Meeting Abstract 86.4 Monday, Jan. 6 10:45 Comparative microbial community diversity in the upper respiratory tract across Gopherus tortoise species WEITZMAN, C.L.*; SANDMEIER, F.C.; SNYDER, S.J.; TRACY, C.R.; University of Nevada, Reno; Lindenwood University, Belleville, IL; University of Nevada, Reno; University of Nevada, Reno weitzman.chava@gmail.com Of the five Gopherus tortoise species, all but the Texas tortoise are […]
Aerobic indicators and vascular distribution in the bacteriogenic light organ of Euprymna tasmanica (Cephalopoda Sepiolidae)
Meeting Abstract 86.8 Monday, Jan. 6 11:45 Aerobic indicators and vascular distribution in the bacteriogenic light organ of Euprymna tasmanica (Cephalopoda: Sepiolidae) PATELUNAS, A.*; NISHIGUCHI, M.K.; New Mexico State University; New Mexico State University nish@nmsu.edu Symbiosis between the Southern dumpling squid, Euprymna tasmanica (Cephalopoda: Sepiolidae) and its luminescent bacterial symbiont, Vibrio fischeri, provides an experimentally tractable system […]
What’s smell got to do with it How does blocking chemical communication affect assessment in crayfish (Orconectes rusticus)
Meeting Abstract 86.5 Tuesday, Jan. 6 11:30 What’s smell got to do with it? How does blocking chemical communication affect assessment in crayfish (Orconectes rusticus)? WOFFORD, S.J.*; MOORE, P.A.; Bowling Green State University; Bowling Green State University sjwofford1@gmail.com Animals must gather information from their environment to make efficient decisions that maximize fitness and minimize injury and energy […]
What is the meaning of different color signals to the colorful Megalagron damselfly
Meeting Abstract 86.3 Tuesday, Jan. 6 11:00 What is the meaning of different color signals to the colorful Megalagron damselfly? LINKEM, CN*; BUTLER, MA; University of Hawaii at Manoa; University of Hawaii at Manoa cnlinkem@hawaii.edu One commonly known characteristic of Odonates is that they possess a great variety of color polymorphisms both within and between species and […]
What does the mouse say USV as an honest signal of condition in house mice
Meeting Abstract 86.4 Tuesday, Jan. 6 11:15 What does the mouse say? USV as an honest signal of condition in house mice LOPES, PC*; KOENIG, B; Univ. Zurich, Switzerland; Univ. Zurich, Switzerland patricia.lopes@ieu.uzh.ch http://www.patriciaclopes.com Male mice produce ultrasonic vocalizations (USV) during sexual encounters and these appear to act as secondary sexual characters. To understand whether these signals […]
