Meeting Abstract P2.14  Jan. 5  Effects of simulated firefly courtships on predatory Photuris fireflies and their prey GODIN, T.M; WADDINGTON, J.R*; CRATSLEY, C.K; Fitchburg State College JWadding@student.fsc.edu Photinus fireflies use bioluminescent flashes to attract mates. These flashes also attract predatory Photuris fireflies. Photuris versicolor produce spontaneous patrolling flashes consisting of 4-8 pulses, but females have been shown […]

Meeting Abstract P2.24  Jan. 5  Effects of prenatal steroids on the scalenus muscle of guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus) HELLIE, A.C.**; DEAROLF, J.L.; Hendrix College, Conway, AR; Hendrix College, Conway, AR hellieac@hendrix.edu Women at risk for preterm deliveries may be treated with prenatal glucocorticoids in order to decrease the risk of respiratory distress syndrome in their infants. These […]

Meeting Abstract P2.26  Jan. 5  Effects of betamethasone on the development of an expiratory muscle in guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus) THOMPSON, K.E.**; DEAROLF, J.L.; Hendrix College, Conway, AR; Hendrix College, Conway, AR thompsonk@mercury.hendrix.edu Respiratory disease is a major condition affecting preterm neonates. One way in which this problem is treated is with the injection of prenatal glucocorticoids, […]

Meeting Abstract P2.108  Jan. 5  Effects of atmospheric hypoxia on cell size in adult Drosophila melanogaster FARZIN, M*; BLATCH, S.A.; HARRISON, J.F.; Arizona State University; Arizona State University; Arizona State University manoushf@yahoo.com Fruitflies, Drosophila melanogaster, and other insects reared in moderate hypoxia are smaller and have increased tracheal diameters and branching. The mechanisms by which hypoxia decreases […]

Meeting Abstract P2.18  Jan. 5  Effects of Diltiazem and Lanthanum on Copper Inhibition of O2 Consumption in Gill of the American Oyster, Crassostrea virginica. MCCOY, Kwanza*; COLLINS, Shanika; CARROLL, Margaret A.; CATAPANE, Edward J.; Medgar Evers College; Medgar Evers College; Medgar Evers College; Medgar Evers College catapane@mec.cuny.edu Our oyster rehabitation studies showed that Crassostrea virginica transplanted to […]

Meeting Abstract P2.103  Jan. 5  Effect of Heavy Metals on Glutathione S-Transferase Activity in Digestive Gland of the American Oyster, Crassostrea virginica WILTSIE, Kenya*; CARROLL, Margaret A.; CATAPANE, Edward J; Medgar Evers College; Medgar Evers College; Medgar Evers College margie@mec.cuny.edu The New York harbor area, including Jamaica Bay (JB) contain metal and organic pollutants in levels higher […]

Meeting Abstract P2.1  Jan. 5  Ecology of the Texas horned lizard Phrynosoma cornutum in Kansas ZERO, Vicky*; EIFLER, Doug; Reed College; Haskell Indian Nations University zero@reed.edu The Texas horned lizard (Phrynosoma cornutum) has been found historically in deserts and grasslands throughout central and western North America, but has undergone a dramatic reduction in range and abundance in […]

Meeting Abstract P2.42  Jan. 5  Early development through gastrulation in the scleractinian corals Pocillopora meandrina and Fungia scutaria MARLOW, H.**; MARTINDALE, M.Q.; Kewalo Marine Laboratory, University of Hawaii; Kewalo Marine Laboratory, University of Hawaii marlow@hawaii.edu Nearly all scleractinian (stony) corals engage in symbiotic associations with zooxanthellae dinoflagellates. These dinoflagellate symbionts may be acquired through vertical uptake (seeding […]

Meeting Abstract P2.143  Jan. 5  Dynamics of tree structure: growth and stability in forest grown hardwoods BERTRAM, JEA; Univ. of Calgary, Calgary, Canada jbertram@ucalgary.ca The structural form of a tree changes during the course of its extended lifetime, as does its interaction with the physical and biological environment. Trees must compete with nearest neighbors to secure space […]

Meeting Abstract P2.27  Jan. 5  Diversity and abundance of benthic aquatic insects among rivers in Puerto Rico. HERNANDEZ-GARCIA, PJ*; PEREZ-REYEZ, O; RAMIREZ, A; Univ. of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras; Univ. of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras; Institute of Tropical Ecosystem Studies, Rio Piedras, P. R. pabloj82@yahoo.com Little is known about the abundance and diversity of aquatic insects that […]