The role of pheromones in mound-building behavior in termites

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 96-11  Sat Jan 2  The role of pheromones in mound-building behavior in termites Ramaswamy, SS*; Sane, SP; National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru and SASTRA University, Thanjavur; National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru sreesubhar@ncbs.res.in Mound-building termites build exquisite, massive […]

The limits of egg recognition Testing the acceptance thresholds of American robins in response to egg-shaped objects in the nest

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 96-1  Sat Jan 2  The limits of egg recognition: Testing the acceptance thresholds of American robins in response to egg-shaped objects in the nest Hauber, ME*; Winnicki, SK; Hoover, JP; Hays, IR; University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; University of […]

Symbiotic magnetic sensing in animals evidence from metagenomics

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 96-3  Sat Jan 2  Symbiotic magnetic sensing in animals: evidence from metagenomics Fitak, RR; University of Central Florida robert.fitak@ucf.edu http://www.fitaklab.com It is well-known that numerous animals, from arthropods to vertebrates, can sense Earth’s magnetic field and use this information […]

Neuronal evolution across the Puerto Rican anole radiation

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 96-4  Sat Jan 2  Neuronal evolution across the Puerto Rican anole radiation Storks, L*; Leal, M; University of Missouri, Columbia, MO; University of Missouri, Columbia, MO storksle@gmail.com https://twitter.com/ScalyLevi Vertebrate brains are extremely diverse in size, shape, and structure. Two […]

Magnetoreception and the radio sun

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 96-6  Sat Jan 2  Magnetoreception and the radio sun Granger, J*; Johnsen, S; Duke University; Duke University jngranger@email.wm.edu Many animals can sense the earth’s magnetic field and use it to perform incredible feats of navigation; however, the sense itself […]

Light environment drives the evolution of color vision genes in butterflies and moths

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 96-8  Sat Jan 2  Light environment drives the evolution of color vision genes in butterflies and moths Sondhi, Y*; Ellis, EA; Bybee, SM; Theobald, JC; Kawahara, AY; Florida International University; McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity, Florida Museum of […]

Lens morphology is influenced by ecology in frogs and toads (Amphibia Anura)

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 96-7  Sat Jan 2  Lens morphology is influenced by ecology in frogs and toads (Amphibia: Anura) Mitra, AT*; Womack, MC; Gower, DJ; Clark, B; Streicher, JW; Bell, RC; Schott, RK; Fujita, MK; Thomas, KN; University College London, Natural History […]

Finding fruit Olfactory search strategies in a neotropical bat

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 96-10  Sat Jan 2  Finding fruit: Olfactory search strategies in a neotropical bat Brokaw, AF*; Page, RA; Smotherman, M; Texas A&M University, College Station, TX; Smithsonian Tropical Research Institution, Gamboa, Panama; Texas A&M University, College Station, TX afbrokaw@tamu.edu Animals […]

Electroreception in amphiuma salamanders

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 96-5  Sat Jan 2  Electroreception in amphiuma salamanders Keathley, CM*; Moon, BR; University of Louisiana at Lafayette; University of Louisiana at Lafayette christina.keathley@gmail.com https://christinakeathley.wixsite.com/cmkeathley Ampullary organs are electroreceptive sensory organs embedded in the lateral line system of many aquatic […]

Differences in categorical color perception between two estrildid finches

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 96-2  Sat Jan 2  Differences in categorical color perception between two estrildid finches Nowicki, S*; Caves, EM; Green, PA; Zipple, MN; Bharath, D; Peters, S; Johnsen, S; Duke University, Durham, NC; University of Exeter, United Kingdom; University of Exeter, […]

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