Meeting Abstract 66.1 Wednesday, Jan. 6 Blastoderm patterning and gap gene interaction in the milkweed bug Oncopeltus fasciatus BEN-DAVID, J; CHIPMAN, A.D.*; The Hebrew University of Jerusalem; The Hebrew University of Jerusalem ariel.chipman@huji.ac.il The early embryo of the milkweed bug, Oncopeltus fasciatus, appears as a single cell layer – the embryonic blastoderm – covering the entire egg. […]
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The development and evolution of axial skeleton of the hagfish
Meeting Abstract 65.2 Wednesday, Jan. 6 The development and evolution of axial skeleton of the hagfish OTA, K*; FUJIMOTO, S; OISI, Y; KURATANI, S; RIKEN CDB, Kobe; RIKEN CDB, Kobe; RIKEN CDB, Kobe; RIKEN CDB, Kobe ota_kinya@cdb.riken.jp Extant jawless vertebrates consist of lampreys and hagfishes. According to recent molecular phylogenetic analysis, these two groups are clustered together […]
Reversal of dorsal pharyngeal tooth loss in the zebrafish through over-expression of ectodysplasin
Meeting Abstract 65.4 Wednesday, Jan. 6 Reversal of dorsal pharyngeal tooth loss in the zebrafish through over-expression of ectodysplasin AIGLER, S.R.; STOCK, D.W.**; University of Colorado, Boulder; University of Colorado, Boulder David.Stock@Colorado.edu The irreversibility of the loss of complex structures has been considered a “law” of evolution, and explained as the result of the degeneration of genes […]
Of mice and fish expression of lung morphogenesis genes in the actinopterygian swimbladder
Meeting Abstract 65.1 Wednesday, Jan. 6 Of mice and fish: expression of lung morphogenesis genes in the actinopterygian swimbladder CASS, AN*; SERVETNICK, MD; MCCUNE, AR; Cornell University; University of Washington, Bothell; Cornell University anc24@cornell.edu A defining but often ignored synapomorphy of osteichthyes is the presence of an air-filled organ, either lungs as in tetrapods and several fishes […]
Lateral inhibition systems in baleen development
Meeting Abstract 65.5 Wednesday, Jan. 6 Lateral inhibition systems in baleen development HIERONYMUS, TL*; THEWISSEN, JGM; GEORGE, JC; Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine; Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine; Department of Wildlife Management, North Slope Borough thieronymus@neoucom.edu Baleen is a key adaptation of keratinized palatal tissue that has allowed mysticete cetaceans to specialize as plankton-feeders. The […]
Have teleost barbels evolved by the co-option of fin developmental mechanisms
Meeting Abstract 65.3 Wednesday, Jan. 6 Have teleost barbels evolved by the co-option of fin developmental mechanisms? HAWKINS, M.B.*; CRUZ, A.; STOCK, D.W.; University of Colorado, Boulder; University of Colorado, Boulder; University of Colorado, Boulder michael.hawkins@colorado.edu Understanding how complex structures can emerge repeatedly in distantly-related lineages is an important goal of evolutionary biology. A striking example of […]
Wing Morphology in Relation to Migration in Zonotrichia Sparrows
Meeting Abstract 64.10 Wednesday, Jan. 6 Wing Morphology in Relation to Migration in Zonotrichia Sparrows CLARK, A.D.*; WANG, G; ADDIS, E.A.; RAMENOFSKY, M; WINGFIELD, J.C.; University of Washington ascaphus@u.washington.edu Within the Emberizine sparrow genus Zonotrichia, there exist migrant and non-migrant populations with varying degrees of reproductive isolation from the opposing migratory strategy. Taking advantage of both the […]
Using behavioral processes to predict geographic distributions Implications of hatchling sea turtle migration on spatial patterns of nest abundance
Meeting Abstract 64.8 Wednesday, Jan. 6 Using behavioral processes to predict geographic distributions: Implications of hatchling sea turtle migration on spatial patterns of nest abundance PUTMAN, N.F.*; SHAY, T.J.; BANE, J.M.; LOHMANN, K.J.; UNC Chapel Hill; UNC Chapel Hill; UNC Chapel Hill; UNC Chapel Hill nputman@email.unc.edu Variation in individual abundance across a species’ reproductive range is often […]
Swimming ability and morphological traits in coho salmon reintroduced and subjected to greater migration distances in the Columbia Basin
Meeting Abstract 64.9 Wednesday, Jan. 6 Swimming ability and morphological traits in coho salmon reintroduced and subjected to greater migration distances in the Columbia Basin WAGNER, K.A.*; SABINS, A.M.; PHARR, C.M.; HANCOCK, T.V.; Eastern Washington Univ.; Eastern Washington Univ.; Eastern Washington Univ.; Eastern Washington Univ. wagner.katie@hotmail.com Coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) were extirpated from upper Columbia Basin tributaries […]
Machine Learning approaches to understanding the migratory behaviour of a small seabird, the Manx Shearwater (Puffinus puffinus)
Meeting Abstract 64.2 Wednesday, Jan. 6 Machine Learning approaches to understanding the migratory behaviour of a small seabird, the Manx Shearwater (Puffinus puffinus) FREEMAN, R M*; DEAN, B; KIRK, H; PHILLIPS, R; ROBERTS, S; PERRINS, C; GUILFORD, T G; Animal Behaviour, Department of Zoology, Oxford Univeristy & Microsoft Research Cambridge; Animal Behaviour, Department of Zoology, Oxford Univeristy; […]
