Meeting Abstract 77.3 Sunday, Jan. 6 Barnacle Cement Polymerization DICKINSON, G.H.*; RITTSCHOF, D.; ORIHUELA, B.; WAHL, K.J.; Duke University Marine Laboratory; Duke University Marine Laboratory; Duke University Marine Laboratory; US Naval Research Laboratory, Code 6176 ghd2@duke.edu Barnacles adhere with a proteinaceous cement. The morphology of barnacle cement varies among individuals when grown on silicone foul release surfaces. […]
year: 2008
Unsteady computational fluid dynamics computation of fish suction feeding on stationary prey
Meeting Abstract 76.3 Sunday, Jan. 6 Unsteady computational fluid dynamics computation of fish suction feeding on stationary prey SKORCZEWSKI, T.L.*; CHEER, A.Y.; WAINWRIGHT, P.C.; CHEUNG, S.H.; University of California, Davis; University of California, Davis; University of California, Davis; University of California, Davis tskorc@math.ucdavis.edu During a suction feeding event, a fish rapidly expands its buccal cavity, thus creating […]
Morphology of a picky eater A novel mechanism underlying premaxillary protrusion and retraction within Poeciliidae
Meeting Abstract 76.5 Sunday, Jan. 6 Morphology of a picky eater: A novel mechanism underlying premaxillary protrusion and retraction within Poeciliidae HERNANDEZ, L.P.*; FERRY-GRAHAM, L.; GIBB, A.C.; George Washington University; Moss Landing Marine Labs; Northern Arizona University phernand@gwu.edu Upper jaw protrusion is hypothesized to improve feeding performance in teleost fishes by enhancing suction production and the stealth […]
Jaw protrusion increases the hydrodynamic forces suction feeding fishes exert on their prey
Meeting Abstract 76.4 Sunday, Jan. 6 Jaw protrusion increases the hydrodynamic forces suction feeding fishes exert on their prey HOLZMAN, R*; DAY, SW; MEHTA, RS; WAINWRIGHT, PC; Univ. of California, Davis; Rochester Inst. of Technology; Univ. of California, Davis; Univ. of California, Davis raholzman@ucdavis.edu Jaw protrusion is a major innovation found in several groups of modern fishes. […]
Hyoid system in specialized and generalized gasterosteiforms
Meeting Abstract 76.1 Sunday, Jan. 6 Hyoid system in specialized and generalized gasterosteiforms LEYSEN, H.*; ADRIAENS, D.; Ghent University, Belgium; Ghent University, Belgium heleen.leysen@ugent.be The family of Syngnathidae (Gasterosteiformes) encompasses the pipefishes and seahorses. Apart from the prehensile seahorse tail and the elongated pipefish body, syngnathids are characterized by a remarkable cranial morphology with an elongated snout. […]
Evolution of prey capture kinematics in centrarchid fishes
Meeting Abstract 76.2 Sunday, Jan. 6 Evolution of prey capture kinematics in centrarchid fishes WAINWRIGHT, P.C.**; MEHTA, R.S.; TRAN, H.Q.; ODUFALU, F.; Univ. of California, Davis pcwainwright@ucdavis.edu How are prey capture kinematics modified during the evolutionary diversification of suction feeding fishes? Little is known about this process, and yet modifications to kinematics may accompany trophic specialization and […]
Theoretical calculations of bite force in the great barracuda,(Sphyraena barracuda) during ontogeny
Meeting Abstract 75.4 Sunday, Jan. 6 Theoretical calculations of bite force in the great barracuda,(Sphyraena barracuda) during ontogeny HABEGGER, M.L*; MOTTA, P; HUBER, D; University of South Florida; University of South Florida; University of Tampa mhabegge@mail.usf.edu The great barracuda Sphyraena barracuda is one of the most abundant predators among coral reefs and seagrass habitats. Both voracity and […]
The effects of variation in snout length on prey capture kinematics in pipefish
Meeting Abstract 75.1 Sunday, Jan. 6 The effects of variation in snout length on prey capture kinematics in pipefish. ROOS, G*; VAN WASSENBERGH, S; HERREL, A; ADRIAENS, D; AERTS, P; Univ. Antwerpen, Belgium; Univ. Antwerpen, Belgium; Univ. Antwerpen, Belgium; Ghent Univ., Belgium; Univ. Antwerpen, Belgium gert.roos@ua.ac.be The cranium of syngnathid fish (seahorses, pipefish and seadragons) is characterised […]
Role of the kinethmoid in jaw protrusion of common carp, Cyprinus carpio
Meeting Abstract 75.3 Sunday, Jan. 6 Role of the kinethmoid in jaw protrusion of common carp, Cyprinus carpio GIDMARK, NJ*; STAAB, KL; HERNANDEZ, LP; BRAINERD, EL; Brown University; George Washington University; George Washington University; Brown University nicholas_gidmark@brown.edu Jaw protrusion is an important component of the food acquisition system in most fishes, and various mechanisms for jaw protrusion […]
Dynamics of head rotation in feeding pipefish and seahorses
Meeting Abstract 75.2 Sunday, Jan. 6 Dynamics of head rotation in feeding pipefish and seahorses VAN WASSENBERGH, S*; AERTS, P; Universiteit Antwerpen; Universiteit Antwerpen sam.vanwassenbergh@ua.ac.be A recent study showed that the extremely high speed at which pipefish (Fam. Syngnathidae) are able to rotate their snout towards prey and capture it by suction is probably caused by a […]
