Meeting Abstract P3.81 Wednesday, Jan. 6 Evolution of fin size and morphology in otophysan fishes RADE, CM*; WARD, AB; Adelphi University; Adelphi University cristinarade@gmail.com Highly elongate body forms are found in most major groups of vertebrates. Body elongation in tetrapods has often resulted in the reduction or loss of the pectoral and pelvic girdles. Few studies have […]
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Evidence for inter-sucker coordination in the Giant Pacific Octopus Enteroctopus dofleini
Meeting Abstract P3.112 Wednesday, Jan. 6 Evidence for inter-sucker coordination in the Giant Pacific Octopus Enteroctopus dofleini. HADJISOLOMOU, Stavros P*; GRASSO, Frank W; BioMimetic and Cognitive Robotics Lab., Brooklyn College, CUNY, Brooklyn NY; Program in Ecology, Evolution and Biology, The Graduate Center, CUNY, New York NY stavros.hadjisolomou@gmail.com In contrast to the fixed-link appendages of arthropods and vertebrates […]
Escherichia coli ATCC 25922 induces an inflammatory response in adult Rana pipiens
Meeting Abstract P3.94 Wednesday, Jan. 6 Escherichia coli ATCC # 25922 induces an inflammatory response in adult Rana pipiens JONES, Ashley/L*; THOMSON, Amy/M; KOZAKOWSKI, Michelle; KYPRIANOU, Rachel; VATNICK, Itzick; BRODKIN, Marc; Widener University ivatnick@widener.edu The inflammatory response is an early and essential component of both the innate and adaptive immune responses. We have examined the effect of […]
Escape from the pond Stress response to ranavirus infection in wood frogs
Meeting Abstract P3.120 Wednesday, Jan. 6 Escape from the pond: Stress response to ranavirus infection in wood frogs WARNE, R.W.*; CRESPI, E.J.; BRUNNER, J.L.; Vassar College, NY; Vassar College, NY; State University of New York, Syracuse rw.warne@gmail.com Ranaviruses are widespread, directly transmitted viruses of ectothermic vertebrates that cause mass die-offs in amphibians. Despite these often dramatic and […]
Energy Investment during Courtship by Male vs Female Red-Sided Garter Snakes (Thamnophis sirtalis parietalis)
Meeting Abstract P3.83 Wednesday, Jan. 6 Energy Investment during Courtship by Male vs. Female Red-Sided Garter Snakes (Thamnophis sirtalis parietalis) MICHAELSON, Jessi-Ann B.*; POWERS, Donald R.; FRIESEN, Chris R.; MASON, Robert T.; George Fox Univ, Newberg, OR; George Fox Univ, Newberg, OR; Oregon State Univ, Corvallis, OR; Oregon State Univ, Corvallis, OR dpowers@georgefox.edu Male red-sided garter snakes […]
Energetic expenditure in free-living red crossbills, Loxia curvirostra,using heart rate telemetry
Meeting Abstract P3.21 Wednesday, Jan. 6 Energetic expenditure in free-living red crossbills, Loxia curvirostra,using heart rate telemetry CORNELIUS, JM*; HAHN, TP; HUNT, KE; WIKELSKI, M; Max Planck Institute; University of CA-Davis; University of Portland; Max Planck Institute cornelius@ucdavis.edu Estimation of metabolic rate in free-living, behaving songbirds has recently been made possible with the development of heart rate […]
Emotional states of domestic and feral pigs
Meeting Abstract P3.27 Wednesday, Jan. 6 Emotional states of domestic and feral pigs BRYER, PJ*; DAVIS, BL; SUTHERLAND, MA; MCGLONE, JJ; Lamar University, Beaumont TX; Texas Tech University, Lubbock TX; AgResearch, Hamilton NZ; Texas Tech University, Lubbock TX pamela.bryer@lamar.edu Feral pigs in Texas (USA) are descended from introduced European wild boars and escaped domestic pigs. The objective […]
Elevation gradient affect aquatic macroinvertebrate assemblages in tropical island streams
Meeting Abstract P3.35 Wednesday, Jan. 6 Elevation gradient affect aquatic macroinvertebrate assemblages in tropical island streams HERNANDEZ-GARCIA, P.J.; UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO, RIO PIEDRAS CAMPUS pabloj82@yahoo.com The “River Continuum Concept” presents how the macroinvertebrate functional groups changes from headwaters to the estuary, depending in channel width, forest cover and organic material inputs. Studies in spatial variation are […]
Elemental and Energy Assimilation in the round stingray, Urobatis halleri
Meeting Abstract P3.140 Wednesday, Jan. 6 Elemental and Energy Assimilation in the round stingray, Urobatis halleri PAIG-TRAN, EWM*; LOWE, C; Univ. of Washington; California State University Long Beach mpaig@u.washington.edu The elasmobranch digestive system contains a spiral fold that is believed to enlarge the exploitable surface area for digestion while maintaining a relatively short intestine. This leads to […]
Effects of predator diversity and density on prey behavior inter-population differences of side-blotched lizards (Uta stansburiana) exposed to snakes, lizards and birds
Meeting Abstract P3.25 Wednesday, Jan. 6 Effects of predator diversity and density on prey behavior: inter-population differences of side-blotched lizards (Uta stansburiana) exposed to snakes, lizards and birds TILLMAN, Jennifer L.*; ZANI, Peter A.; Lafayette College; Gonzaga University zani@gonzaga.edu Animals in high-predation environments tend to react more quickly and effectively in the presence of predators when compared […]
