Meeting Abstract 92.2 Thursday, Jan. 7 Predation and tail autotomy in Anolis lizards REVELL, Liam J.*; LOVELY, Karen R.; MAHLER, D. Luke; National Evolutionary Synthesis Center; Harvard University; Harvard University lrevell@nescent.org Caudal autotomy is common in reptiles, where it is most often used as a defense mechanism against predatory attacks. We used the distribution of caudal vertebrae […]
sessions: Session 92
Hormonal responses to calls warning of predators and development of survival behaviors
Meeting Abstract 92.4 Thursday, Jan. 7 Hormonal responses to calls warning of predators and development of survival behaviors MATEO, J.M.; Univ. of Chicago jmateo@uchicago.edu Shortly after emerging from natal burrows at one month of age, juvenile Belding’s ground squirrels (Spermophilus beldingi) learn to respond to whistle and trill alarm calls, which warn of aerial and terrestrial […]
Experimental evidence for the role of fluorescent proteins (GFPs) in prey attraction
Meeting Abstract 92.3 Thursday, Jan. 7 Experimental evidence for the role of fluorescent proteins (GFPs) in prey attraction HADDOCK, SHD*; FIGOSKI, L; WATTS, M; SWEENEY, AM; DUNN, CW; Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Inst.; MBARI; MBARI; Univ. of California, Santa Barbara; Brown University haddock@mbari.org Autofluorescence is common in the ocean, where a variety of molecules can re-emit absorbed […]
Coupling GPS tracking with dive behavior to examine the relationship between foraging strategy and fine-scale movements
Meeting Abstract 92.5 Thursday, Jan. 7 Coupling GPS tracking with dive behavior to examine the relationship between foraging strategy and fine-scale movements KUHN, C. E.*; TREMBLAY, Y.; REAM, R. R.; GELATT, T. S.; National Marine Mammal Laboratory, NOAA; Centre de Recherche Halieutique Méditerranéenne et Tropicale; National Marine Mammal Laboratory, NOAA; National Marine Mammal Laboratory, NOAA Carey.Kuhn@noaa.gov The […]
Reproductive consequences of exposure to waterborne phytoestrogens and ethinyl estradiol in male fighting fish Betta splendens
Meeting Abstract 92.5 Friday, Jan. 7 Reproductive consequences of exposure to waterborne phytoestrogens and ethinyl estradiol in male fighting fish Betta splendens CLOTFELTER, ED*; BROWN, AC; MONTGOMERY, TM; STEVENSON, LM; GENDELMAN, HK; OTA, M; Amherst College, Amherst MA; Amherst College and University of Massachusetts, Amherst MA; Amherst College, Amherst MA; Amherst College, Amherst MA; Amherst College, Amherst […]
Ontogeny of tetrodotoxin levels in blue-ringed octopuses Maternal investment as well as independent production in offspring of Hapalochlaena lunulata
Meeting Abstract 92.4 Friday, Jan. 7 Ontogeny of tetrodotoxin levels in blue-ringed octopuses: Maternal investment as well as independent production in offspring of Hapalochlaena lunulata WILLIAMS, B.L.*; HANIFIN, C.T.; BRODIE, JR., E.D.; CALDWELL, R.L.; New Mexico State University; Hopkins Marine Station, Stanford University; Utah State University; University of California, Berkeley toxwilliams@gmail.com Many organisms provision offspring with antipredator […]
Effects of Non-insecticidal Agricultural Chemicals on Bumblebee Foraging Behavior
Meeting Abstract 92.6 Friday, Jan. 7 Effects of Non-insecticidal Agricultural Chemicals on Bumblebee Foraging Behavior SPRAYBERRY, J.D.H.*; RITTER, K.; Muhlenberg College; Muhlenberg College jsprayberry@muhlenberg.edu As colony collapse disorder has garnered much media attention, we are aware of alarming declines in honey bee populations. There has also been a steady decline in bumblebee populations over the last several […]
Differential Responses of Two Species of Spiny Mouse to Glucosinolates in Sweet Mignonette Fruits
Meeting Abstract 92.2 Friday, Jan. 7 Differential Responses of Two Species of Spiny Mouse to Glucosinolates in Sweet Mignonette Fruits SAMUNI, M*; IZHAKI, I; DEARING, D.M; ARAD, Z; Technion, Haifa, Israel; Univ. of Haifa, Haifa, Israel; Univ. of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah; Technion, Haifa, Israel michal.samuni@gmail.com Mammals have evolved physiological and behavioral adaptations for feeding on […]
Contaminants and Cancer Heavy metal pollution induces development of hemic neoplasia in Mya arenaria
Meeting Abstract 92.1 Friday, Jan. 7 Contaminants and Cancer: Heavy metal pollution induces development of hemic neoplasia in Mya arenaria. BOETTGER, SA*; TARASKA, NG; JOSEPH, J; WALKER, CW; West Chester University of Pennsylvania; West Chester University of Pennsylvania; West Chester University of Pennsylvania; University of New Hampshire aboettger@wcupa.edu Disseminated neoplasia a leukemia-like disease in bivalve molluscs characterized […]
Bioassay to determine toxic effects of imazapyr on Daphnia
Meeting Abstract 92.3 Friday, Jan. 7 Bioassay to determine toxic effects of imazapyr on Daphnia BAUTISTA, J.A.*; WILSON, B.A.; Texas A&M International, Laredo jesusbaut@live.com The purpose of this experiment was to determine the toxic effects, if any, of imazapyr afflicting daphnia ( Daphnia manga). Arundo donax, aka Carrizo cane, flourishes on the South Texas border region and […]
