Using finite element analysis to investigate the role of the swim bladder in directional hearing by the plainfin midshipman (Porichthys notatus)

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 94-10  Sat Jan 2  Using finite element analysis to investigate the role of the swim bladder in directional hearing by the plainfin midshipman (Porichthys notatus) Balebail, S*; Sisneros, JA; University of Washington; University of Washington sujayb@uw.edu Unlike terrestrial animals, […]

Tradeoffs in spatial integration of optic flow for visual velocity estimation in flying insects

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 94-3  Sat Jan 2  Tradeoffs in spatial integration of optic flow for visual velocity estimation in flying insects Lingenfelter, B; van Breugel, F*; University of Nevada, Reno, NV; University of Nevada, Reno, NV fvanbreugel@unr.edu For a flying insect, estimating […]

The wobbly compass needle are the peculiarities of magnetic orientation behavior partially explained by low signal relative to noise

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 94-6  Sat Jan 2  The wobbly compass needle: are the peculiarities of magnetic orientation behavior partially explained by low signal relative to noise? Johnsen, S*; Lohmann, KL; Warrant, EJ; Duke University; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Lund […]

The sensory apparatus of dragonfly wings sensor distribution and morphologies

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 94-8  Sat Jan 2  The sensory apparatus of dragonfly wings: sensor distribution and morphologies Uhrhan, MJ*; Fabian, JM; Siwanowicz, I; Lin, HT; Imperial College London, UK; Flinders University, Adelaide, AUS; HHMI Janelia Research Campus, Ashburn, VA; Imperial College London, […]

Neural encoding and structural properties interact to determine optimal placement of sparse, spiking sensors on an insect wing

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 94-9  Sat Jan 2  Neural encoding and structural properties interact to determine optimal placement of sparse, spiking sensors on an insect wing Weber, AI*; Daniel, TL; Brunton, BW; University of Washington; University of Washington; University of Washington aiweber@uw.edu Rapid […]

Halteres increase takeoff speed in calyptratae

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 94-4  Sat Jan 2  Halteres increase takeoff speed in calyptratae Jordan, KA*; Yarger, AM; Fox, JL; Case Western Reserve University; Case Western Reserve University; Case Western Reserve University kaj67@case.edu Dipteran insects (flies) possess mechanosensory organs called halteres. Halteres are […]

Flexibility of reflexes How Johnston’s organs modulate the antennal set-point in flying hawkmoths

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 94-11  Sat Jan 2  Flexibility of reflexes: How Johnston’s organs modulate the antennal set-point in flying hawkmoths Natesan, D*; Dave, SD; Saxena, N; Sane, SP; National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bangalore and KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockhol,; Case […]

Drosophila melanogaster increase steering errors when relying on restricted-area optic flow fields

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 94-2  Sat Jan 2   Drosophila melanogaster increase steering errors when relying on restricted-area optic flow fields Palermo, N*; Hershman, M; Proenca, M; Theobald, J; Florida International University; Florida International University; Florida International University nicholaspalermo@fastmail.com Drosophila melanogaster rely on […]

Dragon-drop The passive mechanism and active control of the dragonfly’s aerial righting behaviour

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 94-1  Sat Jan 2  Dragon-drop: The passive mechanism and active control of the dragonfly’s aerial righting behaviour Fabian, ST*; Zhou, R; Lin, HT; Dept. of Bioengineering, Imperial College, London; Dept. of Bioengineering, Imperial College, London; Dept. of Bioengineering, Imperial […]

Developing a mechanical model for intraspinal mechanosensing in avians

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 94-5  Sat Jan 2  Developing a mechanical model for intraspinal mechanosensing in avians Mo, A*; Kamska, V; Contreras, FB; Daley, M; Badri-Spröwitz, A; MPI for Intelligent Systems, Stuttgart; MPI for Intelligent Systems, Stuttgart; MPI for Intelligent Systems, Stuttgart; University […]

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