Meeting Abstract P2.85 Jan. 5 Form and Function of Stingray Mechanosensory and Electrosensory Systems (Elasmobranchii: Batoidea) JORDAN, L.K.; Univ. of California, Los Angeles ljordan@ucla.edu Elasmobranch fishes (sharks, skates, and rays) demonstrate remarkable sensory capabilities which are used for a variety of purposes including locating and capturing prey. This study compares the sensory anatomy to detection capabilities of […]
year: 2007
First contribution to the knowledge of the terrestrial Tardigrada at Puerto Rico density, abundance and species richness
Meeting Abstract P2.31 Jan. 5 First contribution to the knowledge of the terrestrial Tardigrada at Puerto Rico: density, abundance and species richness ALGAZE GONZALEZ, Isabel M.*; THOMAS, Richard; University of Puerto Rico; University of Puerto Rico isabel_algaze@yahoo.com Tardigrade species have long fascinated scientist for their peculiar ability to survive unfavorable environmental conditions by entering one of five […]
Feeding Performance of Juvenile Red Snapper (Lutjanus campechanus) From Two Habitats
Meeting Abstract P2.75 Jan. 5 Feeding Performance of Juvenile Red Snapper (Lutjanus campechanus) From Two Habitats CASE, JE*; MARSHALL, CD; Texas A&M University @ Galveston casejanelle@neo.tamu.edu Juvenile red snapper are attracted to structure and settle onto low profile reefs, which serve as nursery grounds. Little is known about their biology during this time. Recent studies from a […]
Fecal progestogen profiles of pregnant and lactating free-living Cape ground squirrels (Xerus inauris)
Meeting Abstract P2.94 Jan. 5 Fecal progestogen profiles of pregnant and lactating free-living Cape ground squirrels (Xerus inauris) PETTITT, Beth A.*; WATERMAN, Jane M.; University of Minnesota; University of Central Florida pettittbeth@yahoo.com Few studies have addressed the role of hormones in reproduction in free-living mammals. This investigation established a normative endocrine profile for pregnancy and lactation for […]
Fair Weather Food The effect of weather variation on total plasma antioxidant levels of Leachs storm-petrels
Meeting Abstract P2.49 Jan. 5 Fair Weather Food: The effect of weather variation on total plasma antioxidant levels of Leach�s storm-petrels MOE, MK*; VAUGHN, EA; MAUCK, RA; HAUSSMANN, MF; Kenyon College moem@kenyon.edu Weather has been demonstrated to significantly affect the reproductive success of seabirds. However, the physiological relationship between weather variation and chick growth or parent body […]
Evolution of cephalopod learning and memory centers insights from gene expression, proliferation events, and zonal network systems in embryonic brains
Meeting Abstract P2.44 Jan. 5 Evolution of cephalopod learning and memory centers: insights from gene expression, proliferation events, and zonal network systems in embryonic brains SHIGENO, S.*; PARNAIK, R.; TARUI, H.; NISHIMURA, O.; MURAKAMI, Y.; KASUGAI, T.; MORITAKI, T.; AGATA, K.; Univ. of Chicago, Chicago; Univ. of Chicago, Chicago; RIKEN CDB, Kobe; RIKEN CDB, Kobe; Univ. of […]
Evidence of benthic foraging by northern elephant seals on North Pacific seamount and banks
Meeting Abstract P2.6 Jan. 5 Evidence of benthic foraging by northern elephant seals on North Pacific seamount and banks MAXWELL, SM*; ROBINSON, PW; SIMMONS, SE; COSTA, DP; University of California Santa Cruz; University of California Santa Cruz; University of California Santa Cruz; University of California Santa Cruz smaxwell@ucsc.edu Northern elephant seals (Mirounga angustirostris) are capable of diving […]
Evidence for arrhythmic activity pattern in a South Florida bufonid
Meeting Abstract P2.84 Jan. 5 Evidence for arrhythmic activity pattern in a South Florida bufonid MANDICA, Mark L; University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida mandica@bio.miami.edu Early natural history notes (Hamilton, 1955; Wright & Wright, 1949; and Duellman & Schwartz, 1958) described the oak toad, Anaxyrus quercicus, as diurnal. These descriptions are postulated upon field observations but have […]
Evaluation of fecal testosterone and corticosterone in green anoles before and after exposure to an acute stressor
Meeting Abstract P2.122 Jan. 5 Evaluation of fecal testosterone and corticosterone in green anoles before and after exposure to an acute stressor WACK, Corina L.*; LOVERN, Matthew B.; Oklahoma State University; Oklahoma State University corinawack@yahoo.com The typical method of sampling steroids � blood collection � is moderately invasive and inappropriate for repeated sampling in many animals (e.g., […]
Embryonic larval heart and cardiac response to hypoxia in a prosobanch mollusc
Meeting Abstract P2.111A Jan. 5 Embryonic larval heart and cardiac response to hypoxia in a prosobanch mollusc BYRNE, R.A.*; RUNDLE, S.D.; SPICER, J.I.; SUNY Fredonia, US; Univ. of Plymouth, UK; Univ. of Plymouth, UK Roger.Byrne@fredonia.edu Embryos of the prosobranch gastropod, Bithynia tentaculata, develop a temporary larval �heart� (LH), an accessory pulsatile structure prior to development of a […]
