Meeting Abstract 74.6 Wednesday, Jan. 6 Development of hemic neoplasia and surveys in different populations of Mya arenaria. BOETTGER, S.A.*; TARASKA, N.G; LOCK, N.C.; WALKER, C.W.; West Chester University; West Chester University; West Chester University; The University of New Hampshire aboettger@wcupa.edu Disseminated neoplasia in bivalve mollusks is characterized by mitotic hemocytes with a nuclear to cytoplasmic ratio […]
year: 2010
Unraveling the mystery of koala vocalisations acoustic sensor network and GPS technology reveals males bellow to serenade females
Meeting Abstract 73.1 Wednesday, Jan. 6 Unraveling the mystery of koala vocalisations: acoustic sensor network and GPS technology reveals males bellow to serenade females. ELLIS, WA*; FITZGIBBON, SI; ROE, P; BERCOVITCH, FB; WILSON, R; University of Queensland, Australia; University of Queensland, Australia; Queensland University of Technology, Australia; San Diego Zoo’s Institute for Conservation Research, CA; University of […]
Prenuptial perfume paralyzes ectoparasites – odorant linked to quality in male crested auklets
Meeting Abstract 73.5 Wednesday, Jan. 6 Prenuptial perfume paralyzes ectoparasites – odorant linked to quality in male crested auklets DOUGLAS, Hector/D; University of Alaska Fairbanks, Kuskokwim hddouglas@yahoo.com Experimental evidence has shown that the citrus-like aldehyde odorant of the crested auklet (Aethia cristatella) has a paralytic effect upon auklet lice. Lice briefly suspended over incisions in interscapular integument […]
More than one type of tenure anthropogenic noise affects individual-level and chorus-level tenure in the frog Dendropsophus microcephalus
Meeting Abstract 73.3 Wednesday, Jan. 6 More than one type of tenure: anthropogenic noise affects individual-level and chorus-level tenure in the frog Dendropsophus microcephalus KAISER, Kristine*; ALLOUSH, Menemsha; JONES, Robin M.; MARTINEAU, Katherine; MARCZAK, Susanne; OLIVA, Mark V.; NARINS, Peter M.; Univ. of California, Los Angeles kristinekaiser@gmail.com For species which communicate acoustically, calls are crucial for a […]
Friend or Foe; Behavioral Responses to Pheromones of Conspecifics in the northern scorpion, Paruroctonus boreus
Meeting Abstract 73.2 Wednesday, Jan. 6 Friend or Foe; Behavioral Responses to Pheromones of Conspecifics in the northern scorpion, Paruroctonus boreus MILLER, A/L; University of Tampa abraham.miller@ut.edu I investigated the behavioral response of male Paruroctonus boreus to male and female conspecifics. Adult male scorpions actively search for females during the mating season, while lacking visual cues to […]
Display Behavior and Habitat Use in Single and Mixed Populations of Anolis carolinensis and Anolis sagrei Lizards
Meeting Abstract 73.4 Wednesday, Jan. 6 Display Behavior and Habitat Use in Single and Mixed Populations of Anolis carolinensis and Anolis sagrei Lizards EDWARDS, J. R.*; LAILVAUX, S.P.; University of New Orleans; University of New Orleans wherzmysocs@gmail.com The presence of introduced species can have important effects on the behavior of native species. We compared the display […]
Wing folding in bats Aspects of morphology and phylogenetic interpretation
Meeting Abstract 71.3 Wednesday, Jan. 6 Wing folding in bats: Aspects of morphology and phylogenetic interpretation ARMOUR, Maria T.*; SIMMONS, Nancy B.; SCHUTT, WIlliam A. Jr.; Emerson College, Boston, MA; American Museum of Natural History, New York, NY; C.W. Post College of Long Island University, Brookville, NY m.t.armour@gmail.com The bat forelimb is functionally unique among mammals because […]
The effect of wingbeat frequency on aerodynamic force and wake structure using a bat-like mechanical flapper
Meeting Abstract 71.6 Wednesday, Jan. 6 The effect of wingbeat frequency on aerodynamic force and wake structure using a bat-like mechanical flapper BAHLMAN, Joseph Wm*; SCHUNK, Cosima; SWARTZ, Sharon M.; BREUER, Kenneth S.; Brown University; Hochschule Bremen, University of Applied Sciences; Brown University; Brown University joseph_bahlman@brown.edu The aerodynamic forces produced by a bat’s wings depends on its […]
Primary Downstroke Muscle Activity and Shoulder Movements in Free-tailed Bats
Meeting Abstract 71.1 Wednesday, Jan. 6 Primary Downstroke Muscle Activity and Shoulder Movements in Free-tailed Bats. HERMANSON, J.W.*; ALTENBACH, J.S.; Cornell Univ., Ithaca; Univ. of New Mexico, Albuquerque jwh6@cornell.edu We explored several hypotheses about primary downstroke muscle function and skeletal motion in free-tailed bats (Tadarida brasiliensis). Bats were implanted with 0.2 mm diameter stainless steel pins in […]
Kinematics of a fast bat Changes in wing kinematics with flight speed in the migratory bat (Tadarida brasiliensis)
Meeting Abstract 71.4 Wednesday, Jan. 6 Kinematics of a fast bat: Changes in wing kinematics with flight speed in the migratory bat (Tadarida brasiliensis) HRISTOV, N.I.*; RISKIN, D.K.; HUBEL, T.Y.; ALLEN, L.C.; BREUER, K.S.; SWARTZ, S.M.; Brown University, Providence, RI nickolay_hristov@brown.edu Bats are unique among mammals in their ability to fly. Although flight in bats originated from […]
