Meeting Abstract 67.3  Wednesday, Jan. 6  Large scale habitat manipulation influences body condition in adult timber rattlesnakes (Crotalus horridus) DOUGLAS, L.E.**; BEAUPRE, S.J.; University of Arkansas, Fayetteville; University of Arkansas, Fayetteville ledougl@uark.edu Identification of methods for monitoring the effects of habitat restoration is of critical conservation importance. We studied the effects of large scale habitat modifications on […]

Meeting Abstract 67.5  Wednesday, Jan. 6  Interspecific variation in behavioral aversion of amphibians to road deicers HAZARD, L.C.*; KWASEK, K.; VIG, D.; Montclair State University., NJ; Montclair State University., NJ; Montclair State University., NJ hazardl@mail.montclair.edu Winter road deicers (primarily NaCl, but also CaCl2 and other alternatives) may contaminate local watersheds to levels high enough to potentially impact […]

Meeting Abstract 67.10  Wednesday, Jan. 6  Intersite Variation in the Endangered Plant, Astragalus brauntonii (Fabaceae) BRIGHAM, Christy; BOWMAN-PRIDEAUX, Chris*; SCHIFFMAN, Paula; National Park Service, SAMO; CSU, Northridge; CSU, Northridge cmb24722@csun.edu Local adaptations occur as a result of selection pressures on isolated populations where gene flow is restricted or non-existent. When this happens, adaptations beneficial in one location […]

Meeting Abstract 67.6  Wednesday, Jan. 6  Effects of early exposure to a brominated flame retardant (PBDE-99) on physiology and behaviour in zebra finches ENG, M.L.*; LETCHER, R.J.; MACDOUGALL-SHACKLETON, S.A.; ELLIOTT, J.E.; WILLIAMS, T.D.; Simon Fraser Univ.; National Wildlife Research Centre, CWS; Univ. Western Ontario; Pacific Wildlife Research Centre, CWS; Simon Fraser Univ. margaret_eng@sfu.ca Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) […]

Meeting Abstract 67.4  Wednesday, Jan. 6  Does Translocation Effect Physiological Stress Levels in Desert Tortoises? DRAKE, K.K.*; NUSSEAR, K.E.; ESQUE, T.C.; BARBER, A.; MEDICA, P.A.; TRACY, C.R.; U.S. Geological Survey; U.S. Geological Survey; U.S. Geological Survey; University of Nevada-Reno; U.S. Geological Survey; University of Nevada-Reno kdrake@usgs.gov In 2005, the USGS initiated research to understand the physiological characteristics […]

Meeting Abstract 66.5  Wednesday, Jan. 6  The Evolution of Sex Determination in Stickleback Fishes URTON, J.R.*; BRUNER, A.M.; MCCANN, S.R.; BALCELLS, R.; PEICHEL, C.L.; Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center; Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center; Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center; Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center; Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center cpeichel@fhcrc.org Sex determination is critical to an individual’s […]

Meeting Abstract 66.4  Wednesday, Jan. 6  Reversed asymmetry in lithodid crabs: an absence of evidence for heritability or induction DUGUID, W.D.; Univ. of Victoria willduguid@hotmail.com The mechanisms controlling development of left-right asymmetries remain an intriguing problem in developmental biology. Individuals exhibiting reversal of directionally asymmetric characters provide an opportunity to study these mechanisms and may also provide […]

Meeting Abstract 66.3  Wednesday, Jan. 6  Identification and expression of genes for sex determination in the starlet sea anemone, Nematostella vectensis TRAYLOR-KNOWLES, N.*; REITZEL, A.M.; FINNERTY, J. R. ; Boston University; Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute; Boston University ntk17@Bu.edu Sex determination in some animals is patterned by differential expression of transcription factors from the two gene families, DM-domain […]

Meeting Abstract 66.6  Wednesday, Jan. 6  How the stickleback gets its stripes GREENWOOD, A.K.**; PEICHEL, C.L.; Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle WA agreenwo@fhcrc.org Pigment patterns exhibit striking variation in nature and are used for a diversity of functions, such as avoiding predators and attracting mates. Juvenile threespine sticklebacks from marine and freshwater populations exhibit divergent pigmentation […]

Meeting Abstract 66.2  Wednesday, Jan. 6  Circadian oscillations in gene expression in the sea anemone Nematostella vectensis: the evolution of the animal circadian clock REITZEL, AM; BEHRENDT, L; TARRANT, AM*; Woods Hole Oceanographic Inst.; WHOI; WHOI atarrant@whoi.edu Circadian clocks provide biochemical cues for diurnal variations in physiology and behavior. In animals, circadian clocks are generally entrained by […]