Meeting Abstract P1.77  Jan. 4  Salinity-stimulated induction of carbonic anhydrase in the gills of the green crab, Carcinus maenas CAMMACK, L*; JILLETTE, N; HENRY, RP; Auburn University; Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory; Auburn University henryrp@auburn.edu The enzyme carbonic anhydrase (CA) is an important molecular component of low salinity adaptation in the gills of C. maenas. CA activity […]

Meeting Abstract P1.86  Jan. 4  Salinity-stimulated changes in expression and activity of two carbonic anhydrase isoforms in gills of the blue crab Callinectes sapidus SERRANO, Laetitia*; HALANYCH, Kenneth/M; HENRY, Raymond/P; Auburn University, Alabama; Auburn University, Alabama; Auburn University, Alabama serrala@auburn.edu Hemolymph osmolality and changes in carbonic anhydrase (CA) activity and mRNA expression were measured in ion-transporting (G7) […]

Meeting Abstract P1.67  Jan. 4  SWIMMING PERFORMANCE AND KINEMATICS OF WILD JUVENILE COHO SALMON: ARE THERE SEX DIFFERENCES? DURFEE, BD*; ANDERSON, CW; RODNICK, KJ; Idaho State University; Idaho State University; Idaho State University andecurt@isu.edu Swimming performance is a key determinant of behavior and fitness in aquatic animals. For young Pacific salmon, principle locomotory activities relate to feeding, […]

Meeting Abstract P1.88  Jan. 4  Roles of NCX and PMCA in basolateral calcium export associated with mineralization cycles and low temperature acclimation in crayfish WHEATLY, MG*; GAO, Y; GILLEN, CM; STINER, LM; WHALEN, DR; NADE, M; VIGO, F; GOLSHANI, AE; Wright State University, Dayton; Wright State University, Dayton; Kenyon College, Gambier; Wright State University, Dayton; Wright State […]

Meeting Abstract P1.69  Jan. 4  Role of Prostaglandins in the Patency of the Ductus Arteriosi of the Chicken Embryo (Gallus domestics) GREYNER, HJ*; DZIALOWSKI, EM; Univ. of North Texas, Denton; Univ. of North Texas, Denton hjg0008@unt.edu The ductus arteriosi (DA) in the chicken embryo (Gallus domestics) are two vessels that originate at the pulmonary arches and connect […]

Meeting Abstract P1.23  Jan. 4  Role of Environmental Factors in the Eradication of the Lyme Disease Causing Agent: Ixodes Scapularis ROSA, D*; TUININGA, A; BOLNET, C; Medgar Evers College; Fordham University; Medgar Evers College dieshia@gmail.com Ixodes scapularis, the black-legged tick, is known to carry Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacterium that causes Lyme Disease. One way to decrease the […]

Meeting Abstract P1.37  Jan. 4  Return to the natural nesting beach: a transition from protected egg hatcheries in a recovering sea turtle species LEBLANC, A.M.*; WIBBELS, T.; MARTINEZ-O., H.J.; ANTONIO-P., M.; LIRA-R., D.; PENA-V., J.; BURCHFIELD, P.M.; SCHROEDER, B.; University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL; University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL; Gladys Porter Zoo, Brownsville, […]

Meeting Abstract P1.80  Jan. 4  Response of the salt gland of the lizard Uromastyx dispar to ionic and osmotic challenges HAZARD, L.C.**; HRIB, A.; RICKETTS, J.; DUSSA, H.; Montclair State University, NJ; Montclair State University, NJ; Montclair State University, NJ; Montclair State University, NJ hazardl@mail.montclair.edu Most vertebrate taxa with cranial salt glands are marine and secrete sodium […]

Meeting Abstract P1.102  Jan. 4  Regulation of Settlement and Metamorphosis of Metatrochophore Larvae of the Polychaete Annelid Capitella sp. I by Nitric Oxide and G-proteins BREWER, Theresa*; PATEL, Priyam; PECHENIK, Jan/A; LAUFER, Hans; BIGGERS, William/J; Wilkes University; Wilkes University; Tufts University; Univeristy of Connecticut; Wilkes University theresa.brewer@wilkes.edu G-proteins and nitric oxide (NO) are involved in the metamorphosis […]

Meeting Abstract P1.53  Jan. 4  Quantifying Zebra and Quagga Mussel Performance on Hard versus Sedimentary Substrates using a Random Walk Analysis PEYER, S. M.*; HERMANSON, J. C.; LEE, C. E.; University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI; USDA Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, WI; University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI smpeyer@wisc.edu While the zebra mussel Dreissena polymorpha ranks among the most […]