Meeting Abstract 65.2 Sunday, Jan. 6 Placental ontogeny of two species of biennially reproducing snow skinks (Scincidae: Niveoscincus) STEWART, J. R.*; THOMPSON, M. B.; East Tennessee State University; University of Sydney stewarjr@etsu.edu Viviparity and placentation have evolved in numerous lineages of squamate reptiles, yet only five of these are substantially placentotrophic. One of these lineages, the scincid […]
year: 2008
Experimental egg removal reveals costs of reproduction in a lizard, Anolis sagrei
Meeting Abstract 65.1 Sunday, Jan. 6 Experimental egg removal reveals costs of reproduction in a lizard, Anolis sagrei COX, Robert M*; CALSBEEK, Ryan; Dartmouth College; Dartmouth College robert.m.cox@dartmouth.edu Life history theory is structured around the assumption that current reproductive investment incurs costs (e.g., reduced survival or growth) that compromise future reproduction. Despite the theoretical importance of such […]
Response of Herpetofauna to Ponderosa Pine Forest Treatments Prescribed by the National Fire and Fire Surrogate Study
Meeting Abstract 64.2 Sunday, Jan. 6 Response of Herpetofauna to Ponderosa Pine Forest Treatments Prescribed by the National Fire and Fire Surrogate Study BLOCK, Jean/L*; NISHIKAWA, Kiisa/C; Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff; Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff jlb269@nau.edu Ponderosa pine forests across the southwestern United States are being treated by thinning and burning to reduce fuel loads and the […]
Nest success, fledgling survival, and habitat selection of Hooded Warblers (Wilsonia citrina) in partially harvested forest fragments
Meeting Abstract 64.6 Sunday, Jan. 6 Nest success, fledgling survival, and habitat selection of Hooded Warblers (Wilsonia citrina) in partially harvested forest fragments. ENG, ML*; BURKE, DM; STUTCHBURY, BJS; Simon Fraser Univ.; Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources; York Univ. margaret_eng@sfu.ca Assessment of population productivity and breeding habitat quality for Neotropical migrant birds often is based on adult […]
Native Fish Populations Increase Following Flow Restoration and Exotic Fish Removal in Fossil Creek, Arizona
Meeting Abstract 64.1 Sunday, Jan. 6 Native Fish Populations Increase Following Flow Restoration and Exotic Fish Removal in Fossil Creek, Arizona O’NEILL, M. W.*; PACE, C. M.; HADEN, G. A.; MARKS, J. C.; Northern Arizona University; NAU; NAU; NAU mwo@nau.edu The decommissioning of the Fossil Creek dam in Arizona presents a unique opportunity to study the effects […]
Modern, Historical, and Future Carnivore Communities in Sub-Saharan Africa Implications for Conservation and Climate Change
Meeting Abstract 64.3 Sunday, Jan. 6 Modern, Historical, and Future Carnivore Communities in Sub-Saharan Africa: Implications for Conservation and Climate Change YEAKEL, J D*; DOMINY, N J; KOCH, P L; Univ. of California, Santa Cruz; Univ. of California, Santa Cruz; Univ. of California, Santa Cruz jyeakel@pmc.ucsc.edu Sub-Saharan African ecosystems are distinguished by relatively large numbers of co-occurring […]
Cross-sector Connectivity Understanding and eradicating exotic plants by leveraging science, education, government, and non-profit sectors
Meeting Abstract 64.5 Sunday, Jan. 6 Cross-sector Connectivity: Understanding and eradicating exotic plants by leveraging science, education, government, and non-profit sectors TALLEY, D.M.*; FISLER, S.; SF Bay NERR/SFSU; Aquatic Adventures Science Education Foundation dtalley@sfsu.edu Ecologists have become increasingly aware of the importance of having a pluralistic view of the world in order to better understand and conserve […]
Comparing toxicological effects of Triclosan on multiple taxa Washing away our natural communities
Meeting Abstract 64.4 Sunday, Jan. 6 Comparing toxicological effects of Triclosan on multiple taxa: Washing away our natural communities WILSON, BA; University of Massachusetts, Boston bawilson13@gmail.com Pharmaceutical and personal-care products (PPCPs) and their degradation products are introduced into the environment with waste-water discharge from sewage treatment facilities as the primary source. Their release into surface waters can […]
Rising sea level and changes in intertidal zonation Professor Snadrock 60 years later
Meeting Abstract 63.3 Sunday, Jan. 6 Rising sea level and changes in intertidal zonation: Professor Snadrock 60 years later. PEARSE, J.S.; PEARSE, D.E.; PEARSE, V.B.*; Univ. of California, Santa Cruz; Univ. of California, Santa Cruz; Univ. of California, Santa Cruz pearse@biology.ucsc.edu Global warming has led to sea level rise in many parts of the world over the […]
Invertebrate community in beds of the Magellan mussel from South-eastern Pacific Ocean
Meeting Abstract 63.1 Sunday, Jan. 6 Invertebrate community in beds of the Magellan mussel from South-eastern Pacific Ocean SEPULVEDA, R.D.*; MORENO, C.A.; Universidad Austral de Chile, Chile; Universidad Austral de Chile, Chile rogersepulveda@uach.cl The marine biological substrata are defined as species of marine organisms that generate secondary substrata where inhabit others invertebrates species. The aim of this […]
