Meeting Abstract P2.89  Jan. 5  The Role of Excitatory Spinal Interneurons in the Mechanics of Startle Movement in Zebrafish. BIERMAN, HS*; FAN, J; HALE, ME; Univ. of Chicago; Univ. of Chicago; Univ. of Chicago hilaryb@uchicago.edu During Mauthner cell (M-cell) elicited startle responses, circumferential descending (CiD) interneurons of zebrafish, and their homologs in other species, are believed to […]

Meeting Abstract P2.13  Jan. 5  The Effects of Condition on Flash Behavior of Male Photunis ignitus Fireflies (Coleoptera: Lampyridae) CHICOINE, K.D.*; ZANGHI, M.R.; CRATSLEY, C.K; Fitchburg State College kellchicky@yahoo.com Photinus ignitus fireflies produce bioluminescent flashes that are used for both species recognition and courtship. In some species male courtship signals serve as honest indicators of male condition. […]

Meeting Abstract P2.133  Jan. 5  The Effect of Food Availability and Intertidal Body Temperature on Blue Mussels VAN THIEL, L.E.*; SCHNEIDER, K.R.; HELMUTH, B.; University of South Carolina, Columbia; University of South Carolina, Columbia; University of South Carolina, Columbia vanthiel@mailbox.sc.edu The interactive effects of temperature and food availability can greatly affect the survival and physiological performance of […]

Meeting Abstract P2.99  Jan. 5  Testing the selective advantage to cooking in human evolution BOBACK, S.M.*; COX, C.L.; OTT, B.D.; CARMODY, R.; WRANGHAM, R.W.; SECOR, S.M.; University of Alabama sboback@ua.edu The cooking of food has been proposed to have played a pivotal role in human evolution, responsible for the development of numerous morphological, physiological and social traits. […]

Meeting Abstract P2.68  Jan. 5  Structure and Function of Syringeal Muscles in European Starlings UCHIDA, A.M.*; LEMMON, K.; MCFARLAND, J.C.; COOPER, B.G.; GOLLER, F.; MEYERS, R.A.; Weber State University, Ogden, UT; Weber State University, Ogden, UT; Weber State University, Ogden, UT; University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT; University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT; Weber State […]

Meeting Abstract P2.117  Jan. 5  Stress-induced Cortisol Production and Steroidogenic Enzymes in Wild Flatfish of the Southern California Bight – Potential Impacts of Wastewater Treatment Plant Outfalls HAMILTON, A.**; REYES, J.A.; ARMSTRONG, J.L.; KELLEY, K.M.; California State University, Long Beach; California State University, Long Beach; Orange County Sanitation District; California State University, Long Beach ahamilto@csulb.edu Stress-induced increases […]

Meeting Abstract P2.116  Jan. 5  Stress and Translocation Success in Chukar DICKENS, Molly J*; EARLE, Kristen; ROMERO, L. Michael; Tufts University Molly.Dickens@tufts.edu Translocation is an important tool in many species conservation plans and involves the capture and movement of wild animals from one area with a prosperous population to an area with a lost or diminishing population. […]

Meeting Abstract P2.98  Jan. 5  Spontaneous sea urchin sperm activation, a basic matter? Sperm activating peptides, pH, and motility. CORTEZ, A*; VUONG, L; CARDULLO, RA; Univ. of California, Riverside; Univ. of California, Riverside; Univ. of California, Riverside alejandro.cortez@email.ucr.edu The binding of egg-derived sperm activating peptides to receptors on sea urchin sperm flagellum increase motility through a pathway […]

Meeting Abstract P2.93  Jan. 5  Spontaneous Ovarian Contractions in Teleosts MARINO, C.L.*; JENSEN, B.H.; The College of Saint Rose, Albany; The College of Saint Rose, Albany jensenb@strose.edu Previous work has determined that the ovaries of many species of teleost fish contract spontaneously. In the best-studied example, the semilunar spawning mummichog (Fundulus heteroclitus), the reproductive status of the […]

Meeting Abstract P2.33  Jan. 5  Sponge Diversity on Mangrove Roots: Does Size Matter? KIMBLE, S.J.A.*; THACKER, R.W.; DIAZ, M.C.; University of Alabama at Birmingham; University of Alabama at Birmingham; Museo Marino de Margarita, Nueva Esparta, Venezuela sjkimble@uab.edu Mangrove ecosystems are an important habitat for marine sponges, with submerged roots providing critical surface area for attachment. In addition, […]