Meeting Abstract P3.130 Wednesday, Jan. 6 High-resolution and non-invasive 3D-visualisation of soft tissues in vertebrates – the use of OPFOS DESCAMPS, Emilie*; BUYTAERT, Jan; ADRIAENS, Dominique; DIRCKX, Joris; Ghent University, Belgium; Antwerp University, Belgium; Ghent University, Belgium; Antwerp University, Belgium dominique.adriaens@ugent.be Three-dimensional visualisation tools have been applied in biological sciences for decades, generally relying on destructive histological […]
year: 2010
Global patterns of body size in turtles
Meeting Abstract P3.28 Wednesday, Jan. 6 Global patterns of body size in turtles COX, Christian L*; ANDERS, Michael B.; University of Texas, Arlington; University of Texas, Arlington clcox@uta.edu The influence of body size on species assemblage has been demonstrated for cosmopolitan groups of organisms that are both species rich and ecologically diverse. However, global patterns of body […]
Genetic diversity within and among three different populations of the gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus)
Meeting Abstract P3.4 Wednesday, Jan. 6 Genetic diversity within and among three different populations of the gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) CARRUTH, W. C.*; HUTCHISON, N. L.; HARRISON, J. S.; ROSTAL, D. C.; Georgia Southern University; University of Louisiana at Lafayette; Georgia Southern University; Georgia Southern University wcarrut1@georgiasouthern.edu The gopher tortoise, Gopherus polyphemus, is considered a keystone species […]
Genetic connectivity between morphologically distinct populations of the Ethiopian fish Barbus paludinosis
Meeting Abstract P3.70 Wednesday, Jan. 6 Genetic connectivity between morphologically distinct populations of the Ethiopian fish Barbus paludinosis BERGE, Kathryn A.*; BERENDZEN, Peter B.; GOLUBTSOV, Alexander S.; University of Northern Iowa; University of Northern Iowa; A.N. Severtsov Institute of Ecology & Evolution kberge@uni.edu Barbus paludinosis, the African straightfinned barb, is widely distributed throughout eastern and southern Africa. […]
Genetic Population Structure of Two Brittle Stars (Ophiocoma echinata and Amphipholis squamata) With Contrasting Life Histories
Meeting Abstract P3.5 Wednesday, Jan. 6 Genetic Population Structure of Two Brittle Stars (Ophiocoma echinata and Amphipholis squamata) With Contrasting Life Histories ROJAS, M*; SCHIZAS, N.V.; University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez monicarojasp@gmail.com Knowledge of the genetic population structure of species is required for sustainable management plans, since changes in population dynamics and demographics have direct consequences on […]
Functional Implications of Shell Shape Differences between Male and Female Painted Turtles (Chrysemys picta) and Wood Turtles (Glyptemys insculpta)
Meeting Abstract P3.79 Wednesday, Jan. 6 Functional Implications of Shell Shape Differences between Male and Female Painted Turtles (Chrysemys picta) and Wood Turtles (Glyptemys insculpta) VEGA, Christine M.*; STAYTON, C. Tristan; Bucknell University; Bucknell University cmv007@bucknell.edu Sexual dimorphism in shell shape is observed in many species of turtle. Females need to be able to accommodate clutches of […]
Field boundary layer characteristics as modified by clams in habitats of varying survival rates
Meeting Abstract P3.17 Wednesday, Jan. 6 Field boundary layer characteristics as modified by clams in habitats of varying survival rates DELAVAN, Sarah K.*; WEBSTER, Donald R.; Georgia Institute of Technology; Georgia Institute of Technology gth900g@mail.gatech.edu Previous observations indicate that clam survival rates are higher in and around both oyster beds and sea grass beds than survival rates […]
Experimentally Evolved Vibrio fischeri Examines Responsiveness to Temperature Adaptation
Meeting Abstract P3.3 Wednesday, Jan. 6 Experimentally Evolved Vibrio fischeri Examines Responsiveness to Temperature Adaptation. EASTERLING, J.G.*; SOTO, W; NISHIGUCHI, M.K.; New Mexico State University, Las Cruces; New Mexico State University, Las Cruces; New Mexico State University, Las Cruces jeasterl@nmsu.edu Luminous bacteria in the family Vibrionaceae (g-Proteobacteria) are found living mutualistically in the light organs of both […]
Experimental addition of nest-dwelling bacteria influences antibody titers in nestling tree swallows, but not as expected
Meeting Abstract P3.96 Wednesday, Jan. 6 Experimental addition of nest-dwelling bacteria influences antibody titers in nestling tree swallows, but not as expected. FORSMAN, A.M.*; ANGERT, E.R.; WINKLER, D.W.; Cornell University; Cornell University; Cornell University amf226@cornell.edu Nestling birds already possess circulating antibodies at hatch because of maternally derived antibodies (MAb’s) transmitted via the egg yolk. MAb’s confer passive […]
Evolving Intelligence in Autonomous, Fish-like Biorobots Does Competition for Resources Matter
Meeting Abstract P3.109 Wednesday, Jan. 6 Evolving Intelligence in Autonomous, Fish-like Biorobots: Does Competition for Resources Matter? DE LEEUW, J.R.*; PORTER, M.E.; LIVINGSTON, K.R.; LONG, J.H.; Vassar College; Vassar College; Vassar College; Vassar College jodeleeuw@vassar.edu We are interested in understanding how different selection environments drive the evolution of intelligence in aquatic animals. Because many of the character […]
