Meeting Abstract P2.127 Friday, Jan. 4 Sex differences in freeze tolerance and cryoprotectant mobilization of Spring Peepers (Pseudacris crucifer) and Western Chorus frogs (Pseudacris triseriata) IRWIN, Jason T*; FINKLER, Michael S; Central Washington University; Indiana University Kokomo irwinj@cwu.edu Several species of temperate hylid frogs are freeze tolerant, surviving the conversion of most of their body water to […]
year: 2008
Sensory cells in sponges evidence for flow sensors in the sponge aquiferous system
Meeting Abstract P2.59 Friday, Jan. 4 Sensory cells in sponges: evidence for flow sensors in the sponge aquiferous system? LEYS, SP; ELLIOTT, GRD*; BENTLEY, AG; University of Alberta; University of Alberta; University of Alberta gelliott@ualberta.ca Sponges are benthic suspension feeders that are usually considered to lack tissue level organization, epithelia, sensory cells and behaviour. The demonstration that […]
Seasonal changes in locomotor performance and bite force in a non-territorial lizard
Meeting Abstract P2.49 Friday, Jan. 4 Seasonal changes in locomotor performance and bite force in a non-territorial lizard GOWAN, T. A.*; MCBRAYER, L. D.; Georgia Southern University; Georgia Southern University tgowan1@georgiasouthern.edu Many species in temperate climates exhibit seasonal variation in behavior, with mating and reproduction restricted to one season. Reproductive behaviors elicited by males include finding mates, […]
Seasonal Costs Of Carotenoid Ingestion In Songbirds With Extensive Carotenoid-Based Plumage Coloration Are Carotenoids Detrimental
Meeting Abstract P2.30 Friday, Jan. 4 Seasonal Costs Of Carotenoid Ingestion In Songbirds With Extensive Carotenoid-Based Plumage Coloration: Are Carotenoids Detrimental? HUGGINS, KA*; NAVARA, KJ; HILL, GE; MENDONCA, MT; Auburn University; University of Georgia; Auburn University; Auburn University huggika@auburn.edu Although there is extensive literature addressing the beneficial effects of carotenoids as antioxidants and immune enhancers, there are […]
Response of microbial symbiont communities and carotenoid profiles to environmental stressors in temperate sponges from the Chesapeake Bay
Meeting Abstract P2.9 Friday, Jan. 4 Response of microbial symbiont communities and carotenoid profiles to environmental stressors in temperate sponges from the Chesapeake Bay. WEST, Brittany*; MCQUILLIN, Ashley; THOMSON, Giles; RAMBSBY, Blake; POPPELL, Ericka; HILL, April; HARRIOTT, Olivia; DATTLEBAUM, Jonathan; SHERMAN, Tim; HILL, Malcolm; Univeristy of Richmond; Univeristy of Richmond; Univeristy of Richmond; Univeristy of Richmond; Univeristy […]
Reactive Oxygen Species May Stimulate Mitochondrial Biogenesis in Response to Cold Temperature in Aerobic Muscle of Threespine Stickleback
Meeting Abstract P2.131 Friday, Jan. 4 Reactive Oxygen Species May Stimulate Mitochondrial Biogenesis in Response to Cold Temperature in Aerobic Muscle of Threespine Stickleback HARTLEBEN, Goetz; TAWNEY, Rachel; O’BRIEN, Kristin*; University of Alaska, Fairbanks; University of Alaska, Fairbanks; University of Alaska, Fairbanks ffko@uaf.edu Mitochondrial density increases in the aerobic muscle tissue of many fish species in response […]
RNAi suppression of a storage protein in Romalea microptera
Meeting Abstract P2.101 Friday, Jan. 4 RNAi suppression of a storage protein in Romalea microptera. MCMAHON, JF*; ZOSHAK, JJ; GHONAIM, M; HAHN, D; BORST, DW; Univ. of Central Florida; Univ. of Central Florida; Univ. of Central Florida; Univ. of Florida; Univ. of Central Florida dborst@mail.ucf.edu Many insect species use excess amino acids to synthesize storage proteins (SPs) […]
REVERSE TRANSCRIPTION PCR OF A MOLLUSCAN AQUAPORIN
Meeting Abstract P2.80 Friday, Jan. 4 REVERSE TRANSCRIPTION PCR OF A MOLLUSCAN AQUAPORIN KAPPER, M.A.*; HOOPENGARDNER, B.; Central Connecticut State University; Central Connecticut State University kapper@ccsu.edu It is well known that during adaptation to altered salinities osmoconforming intertidal invertebrates adjust the total solute concentration of their intracellular fluids to match that of the environment. This is typically […]
Primary Colonization of Marine Debris in Reefs at Cayos Cochinos, Honduras
Meeting Abstract P2.117 Friday, Jan. 4 Primary Colonization of Marine Debris in Reefs at Cayos Cochinos, Honduras PRICE, Renee A.; New College renee.a.price@gmail.com Humans discard a variety of trash that becomes incorporated into the marine environment. On coral reefs, discarded glass bottles and jars develop visible biofilms within 24 hours and are also colonized quickly both by […]
Preliminary Analysis of the Transcriptome Sequence of Elysia chlorotica Indicates the Presence of Additional Transferred Algal Nuclear Genes
Meeting Abstract P2.88 Friday, Jan. 4 Preliminary Analysis of the Transcriptome Sequence of Elysia chlorotica Indicates the Presence of Additional Transferred Algal Nuclear Genes SCHWARTZ, J.A.*; CURTIS, N.E.; PIERCE, S.K.; University of South Florida; University of South Florida; University of South Florida Julieaschwartz@aol.com The sacoglossan sea slug, Elysia chlorotica (Gould) feeds on the chromophytic algae, Vaucheria litorea […]
