Meeting Abstract P1.114 Jan. 4 Microsatellite Evidence that Territorial Males Acquire Higher Reproductive Success Than Nonterritorial Males in Crotaphytus collaris GYIMESI, J.*; WARTKO, D.; HRANITZ, J.M.; BAIRD, T.A.; Bloomsburg University of PA; Bloomsburg University of PA; Bloomsburg University of PA; University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond jtgyimes@bloomu.edu Parentage analyses of natural populations often show that genetic mating systems […]
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Mechanisms of nitrogen conservation in a small mammal hibernator during periods of protein scarcity and hibernation
Meeting Abstract P1.90 Jan. 4 Mechanisms of nitrogen conservation in a small mammal hibernator during periods of protein scarcity and hibernation GRELLER, K.A.; Univ. of Wyoming greller@uwyo.edu Mammals experiencing fasting during winter or drought undergo significant urinary nitrogen and water losses. Remarkably, many hibernators minimize these losses by reducing or ceasing urine elimination. This reduction is partially […]
Locomotion and feeding at low temperatures in the woodroach Parcoblatta pennsylvanica
Meeting Abstract P1.100 Jan. 4 Locomotion and feeding at low temperatures in the woodroach Parcoblatta pennsylvanica. WASSMER, Gary T.*; REMALEY, Jill; Bloomsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania gwassmer@bloomu.edu Seasonal adaptations to low temperature are common in insects from temperate climates. Usually, but not exclusively, these adaptations include preparation for low temperature, followed by a period of low or no […]
Life-History Traits in House Mice Selectively Bred for High Voluntary Wheel-Running Activity
Meeting Abstract P1.116 Jan. 4 Life-History Traits in House Mice Selectively Bred for High Voluntary Wheel-Running Activity KEENEY, B.K.**; MALISCH, J.L.; KELLY, S.A.; HANNON, R.M.; KOLB, E.M.; LONQUITCH, B.P.; MIDDLETON, K.M.; GARLAND, T.Jr.; Univ. of California, Riverside; Univ. of California, Riverside; Univ. of California, Riverside; Univ. of California, Riverside; Univ. of California, Riverside; Univ. of California, Riverside; […]
Latitudinal variation of the associated macrofauna to biological substrata
Meeting Abstract P1.16 Jan. 4 Latitudinal variation of the associated macrofauna to biological substrata SEP�LVEDA, R.D.; Universidad Austral de Chile rogersepulveda@uach.cl The marine biological substrata are defined as species of marine organisms that generate secondary substrata where inhabit others invertebrates species. The aim of this study was to determine the associated fauna to the different biological substrata […]
Larval fat cells have a key role in adult starvation resistance in Drosophila melanogaster
Meeting Abstract P1.8 Jan. 4 Larval fat cells have a key role in adult starvation resistance in Drosophila melanogaster. AGUILA, J.R.*; SUSZKO, J.W.; GIBBS, A.G.; HOSHIZAKI, D.K.; University of Nevada, Las Vegas; University of Nevada School of Medicine; University of Nevada, Las Vegas; University of Nevada, Las Vegas aguilaj@unlv.nevada.edu The life history of holometabolous insects is divided […]
Lab and field experiments are they the same animal
Meeting Abstract P1.118 Jan. 4 Lab and field experiments: are they the same animal? CALISI, R.M.*; BENTLEY, G.E.; University of California, Berkeley; University of California, Berkeley calisi@berkeley.edu The vast majority of experiments involving vertebrates are performed in a laboratory environment. The main reason behind this is straightforward: to control as many environmental variables as possible, facilitating interpretation […]
Integrin regulation of budding in Hydra
Meeting Abstract P1.46 Jan. 4 Integrin regulation of budding in Hydra BEASLEY, S.D.*; SAWYER, S. J; Southern Illinois University; Southern Illinois University sasawye@siue.edu Cnidarians were the first animals to evolve a true epithelial tissue; however little is understood about epithelial regulation in these animals. Tissue integrity is controlled by both cell-cell adhesion, mediated by cadherins, and cell-substrate […]
Influences of environmental factors on egg sack production progeny, developmental time and sexual ratio of Black widows Latrodectus mactans and L geometricus in Puerto Rico
Meeting Abstract P1.113 Jan. 4 Influences of environmental factors on egg sack production: progeny, developmental time and sexual ratio of Black widows Latrodectus mactans and L. geometricus in Puerto Rico. HERNANDEZ-PASOS, Josue *; PEREZ-REYES, Omar; Univ. of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras; Univ. of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras josuehp@gmail.com Two species of Latrodectus [L. mactans (Fabricius, 1775) and […]
Ice-Nucleating Agent(s) in the Freeze-Tolerant Beetle Upis ceramboides
Meeting Abstract P1.83 Jan. 4 Ice-Nucleating Agent(s) in the Freeze-Tolerant Beetle Upis ceramboides SFORMO, T*; MARTINSON, T; BARNES, B; UAF/Institute of Arctic Biology; UAF/Institute of Arctic Biology; UAF/Institute of Arctic Biology rfts@uaf.edu We examined: 1) freeze-tolerance 2) survival, and 3) putative ice-nucleating agents (INA) in Upis ceramboides (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae).
