Meeting Abstract P1.3  Jan. 4  The Effect of Homocysteine on Neural Crest Cell Migration and Expression of N-Cadherin and Associated Proteins CALLAWAY, KR*; WIENS, DJ; Univ. of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls; Univ. of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls kaciejo@uni.edu At elevated levels the amino acid homocysteine has been linked to defects such as spina bifida and improper septation […]

Meeting Abstract P1.103  Jan. 4  The Actions of Ecdysis Triggering Hormone on the Ventral Nerve Cord of the Hornworm, Manduca sexta EL SHAWA, H*; FUSE, M; San Francisco State University; San Francisco State University hanishawa@sbcglobal.net In the tobacco hornworm, Manduca sexta, the shedding of the outer cuticle is an extremely important process in the survival of the […]

Meeting Abstract P1.143  Jan. 4  Testing molecular diversity with morphology: a morphometric and meristic analysis of the rosyface shiner species complex (Notropis rubellus: Cyprinidae). BARRON, S. M.*; BERENDZEN, P. B.; OLSON, W. M.; University of Northern Iowa; University of Northern Iowa; Univeristy of Northern Iowa smb2@uni.edu The rosyface shiner, Notropis rubellus, is a temperate, freshwater fish distributed […]

Meeting Abstract P1.130  Jan. 4  Taxonomic Status of the Widow Spider Genus Latrodectus Based on Molecular Analysis KNUTSON, V.L.*; MILLER, J.A.; University of Southern California; California Academy of Sciences vknutson@usc.edu The infamous widow spiders, genus Latrodectus, have a worldwide distribution with 31 currently recognized species. The morphological characters often used in spider taxonomy tend to exhibit continuous […]

Meeting Abstract P1.71  Jan. 4  Tail-Flipping in Crustaceans: A Model for Muscle Metabolic Design JIMENEZ, A.G.*; KINSEY, S.T.; University of North Carolina Wilmington; University of North Carolina Wilmington agj6818@uncw.edu We examined the relationship between the scaling with body mass of metabolic rate (O2 consumption) and the scaling of a metabolic process (arginine phosphate re-synthesis) following tail-flipping responses […]

Meeting Abstract P1.28  Jan. 4  Survey of Diamondback Terrapin (Malaclemmys terrapin) Populations in Alabama Salt Marshes COLEMAN, A.T.*; WIBBELS, T.; MARION, K.; NELSON, D.; BORDEN, J.; LANGFORD, G.; DINDO, J.; Univ. of Alabama at Birmingham; Univ. of Alabama at Birmingham; Univ. of Alabama at Birmingham; Univ. of South Alabama; Univ. of South Alabama; Univ. of Nebraska at […]

Meeting Abstract P1.17  Jan. 4  Small mammal utilization of pulsed resources quantified through stable isotope analysis PERSHALL, A.D.*; WARNE, R.W.; WOLF, B.O.; University of New Mexico alaina@unm.edu In this study we examine rain driven pulses of production in C3 and C4 plant functional groups and use stable isotope analysis to quantify how these resource pulses influence nutrient […]

Meeting Abstract P1.47  Jan. 4  Skeletal modification in response to flow during growth in colonies of the sea whip, Junceella fragilis CHANG, W-L*; CHI, K-J; FAN, T-Y; DAI, C-F; NTU; NCHU; NMMBA; NTU s852360@yahoo.com.tw Marine sessile organisms depend on water motion for important physiological functions yet face dislodgement or breakage caused by hydrodynamic forces. During growth, these […]

Meeting Abstract P1.60  Jan. 4  Sex Specific Morphology of Neonate Sea Turtles: Comparisons of Three Species WYNEKEN, J*; CERIANI, S; Florida Atlantic University; Florida Atlantic University jwyneken@fau.edu Historically identifying the sex of neonate sea turtles based on gross morphology is problematic and is often based on gonad histological sections. Because of their protected species status, sex ratios […]

Meeting Abstract P1.73  Jan. 4  Seasonal correlations of muscle biochemistry and body condition in adult harbor seals in Glacier Bay, Alaska PREWITT, Jill*; BURNS, Jennifer; BLUNDELL, Gail; University of Alaska Anchorage; University of Alaska Anchorage; Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game jsprewitt@gmail.com Phocid seals� muscles display a suite of physiological adaptations that allow them to function during […]