Meeting Abstract P3.51  Wednesday, Jan. 6  A conserved role of the homeobox transcription factor Tinman during heart development of the bobtail squid Euprymna scolopes NÖDL, Marie T.*; DE COUET, H. Gert; Department of Theoretical Biology, University of Vienna, Austria; Department of Zoology, University of Hawaii at Manoa couet@hawaii.edu The heart is a key morphological innovation in the […]

Meeting Abstract P3.6  Wednesday, Jan. 6  A comparative method approach to estimation of heritability with inbred strains DOHM, Michael; Chaminade University, Honolulu mdohm@chaminade.edu Quantitative genetic studies, now applied to an increasing number of species, remain challenging to do with outbred populations. Thus, use of inbred lines continue to be an important resource for establishing genetic based differences […]

Meeting Abstract P3.78  Wednesday, Jan. 6  A Mechanical Comparison of Shell Morphology in Two Subspecies of Chrysemys picta GOODFRIEND, Amy C.*; STAYTON, C. Tristan; Bucknell University; Bucknell University acg010@bucknell.edu The construction of a turtle’s shell has been hypothesized to affect its performance under various loading conditions. The arrangement of bony plates in the carapace of the turtle […]

Meeting Abstract P2.37  Tuesday, Jan. 5  Zoochorous dispersal of Symbiodinium by the stoplight Parrotfish Sparisoma viride CASTRO, C.*; SANCHEZ, J.A.; Univ. de los Andes, Bogotá; Univ. de los Andes, Bogotá c.castro55@uniandes.edu.co Many terrestrial vertebrates have been identified as important zoochorous dispersers of seeds, contributing to the population dynamics and regeneration of plant populations. In the tropical oceans […]

Meeting Abstract P2.31  Tuesday, Jan. 5  Who travels where: unraveling population structure, migratory connectivity, and song patterns in Western Sandpipers SCHWARZ, B.**; LANK, D.B.; IRWIN, D.E.; Simon Fraser University, Canada; Simon Fraser University, Canada; University of British Columbia, Canada bschwarz@sfu.ca Western Sandpipers (Calidris mauri) are long-distance migrants that breed in Western Alaska and Eastern Siberia. In the […]

Meeting Abstract P2.64  Tuesday, Jan. 5  Vertebrate morphology in the biology curricula of four-year colleges and comprehensive universities: observations, data, and a suggestion DARDA, D.M.; Central Washington University dardad@cwu.edu In general, as biology departments at four-year colleges and comprehensive universities have bolstered the curriculum in cell and molecular biology and emphasized the increasing importance of ecological study, […]

Meeting Abstract P2.150  Tuesday, Jan. 5  Vasculature and dinosaur physiology: patterns in the extant realm PORTER, W. R.**; WITMER, L. M.; Ohio University; Ohio University wp298308@ohio.edu Some dinosaurs were among the largest animals known. Great size resulted in high heat loads that required efficient thermoregulation. In extant taxa, vascular systems play a key role in such thermal […]

Meeting Abstract P2.145  Tuesday, Jan. 5  Variation in critical thermal maxima of eastern narrowmouth toads, <1>Gastrophryne carolinensis1>;, over a latitudinal gradient CUPP, JR., P/V; Eastern Kentucky University paul.cupp@eku.edu Critical thermal maxima (CTM) were determined for adult eastern narrowmouth toads, <1>Gastrophryne carolinensis1>, in four populations located along a latitudinal gradient from southern Kentucky to mid-Florida. At 30 C […]

Meeting Abstract P2.15  Tuesday, Jan. 5  Using Nkx6.1 to detect pancreatic beta-cells in the American alligator FREYMILLER, HJ*; HARTY, JJ; EDWARDS, TM; University of Florida; University of Florida; Tulane University haley87@ufl.edu The antibody F55A10 detects the pancreatic transcription factor Nkx6.1 , which is specific to insulin-producing beta cells, and thus provides a method of selective staining. Nkx6.1 […]

Meeting Abstract P2.139  Tuesday, Jan. 5  Use of Ultrasound, X-ray, and Oxytocin to Determine Reproductive State of Female Trachemys scripta not Collected at the Nesting Site. MOSS, AL*; ROSTAL, DC; Georgia Southern University; Georgia Southern University mandiluck5@yahoo.com Traditionally, projects involving turtles and oxytocin have used time consuming and labor intensive capture methods such as drift fencing with […]