Meeting Abstract 2.1 Tuesday, Jan. 4 Coral Reefs promote the evolution of morphological diversity and ecological novelty in labrid fishes PRICE, Samantha A*; HOLZMAN, Roi A; NEAR, Thomas J; WAINWRIGHT, Peter C; Univ. of California, Davis; Univ. of Tel-Aviv; Yale University; Univ. of California, Davis saprice@ucdavis.edu Although coral reefs are renowned biodiversity hotspots it is not known […]
year: 2011
Signal, Noise, and Molecular Divergence Time Estimates
Meeting Abstract 1.3 Tuesday, Jan. 4 Signal, Noise, and Molecular Divergence Time Estimates DORNBURG, A*; TOWNSEND, J; SARGIS, E; NEAR, TJ; Yale University; Yale University; Yale University; Yale University alex.dornburg@yale.edu Instances of discordance between molecular age estimates or between molecular age estimates and the fossil record have been reported across the Tree of Life. As most molecular […]
Morphological diversification in three southern African radiations of lizards
Meeting Abstract 1.5 Tuesday, Jan. 4 Morphological diversification in three southern African radiations of lizards MCBRAYER, L.*; MILES, D.; Georgia Southern University; Ohio University lancemcbrayer@georgiasouthern.edu Morphological diversification within clades can be the result of adaptive or neutral processes. High rates of morphological diversification are often inferred to be evidence of adaptive radiation. However older clades may show […]
Is your phylogeny informative Measuring the power of comparative methods
Meeting Abstract 1.2 Tuesday, Jan. 4 Is your phylogeny informative? Measuring the power of comparative methods BOETTIGER, CD*; RALPH, PL; COOP, G; Univ. of California, Davis; Univ. of California, Davis; Univ. of California, Davis cboettig@gmail.com Phylogenetic comparative methods have become all but ubiquitous in only a few decades, forcing us to reconsider if information from a phylogenetic […]
Estimating evolutionary rates from incomplete phylogenies and data using approximate Bayesian computation
Meeting Abstract 1.1 Tuesday, Jan. 4 Estimating evolutionary rates from incomplete phylogenies and data using approximate Bayesian computation SLATER, GJ*; HARMON, LJ; REVELL, LJ; ALFARO, ME; Univ. of California, Los Angeles; Univ. of Idaho, Moscow; NESCent; Univ. of California, Los Angeles gslater@ucla.edu The scientific literature contains a wealth of quantitative data that could provide great insights into […]
Dynamics of Gecko Evolution
Meeting Abstract 1.4 Tuesday, Jan. 4 Dynamics of Gecko Evolution HAGEY, T*; HARMON, L; University of Idaho; University of Idaho thagey@vandals.uidaho.edu Geckos, best known for their sticky feet, can be used to investigate patterns of morphological adaptation and macroevolution. Current phylogenies suggest geckos were one of the earliest Squamates groups to diverge, more than 200 million years […]
Wing Assisted Locomotion of a 25 g Running Robot
Meeting Abstract S11.10 Friday, Jan. 7 Wing Assisted Locomotion of a 25 g Running Robot PETERSON, K.*; BIRKMEYER, P.; DUDLEY, R.; FEARING, R. S.; University of California, Berkeley; University of California, Berkeley; University of California, Berkeley; University of California, Berkeley kevincp@eecs.berkeley.edu Current arguments for both cursorial and arboreal theories of vertebrate flight origins derive from limited fossil […]
The evolution of the vestibular system and controlled aerial descent in non-specialized arboreal squamates
Meeting Abstract S11.4 Friday, Jan. 7 The evolution of the vestibular system and controlled aerial descent in non-specialized arboreal squamates HERREL, A*; BOISTEL, R; LOSOS, J; VANHOOYDONCK, B; MNHN/CNRS; Universite de Poitiers; Harvard University; University of Antwep anthony.herrel@mnhn.fr Controlled aerial descent has evolved at least 30 times independently in different vertebrate and invertebrate lineages. A whole suite […]
The Evolution of Gliding Performance in Flying Lizards (Draco)
Meeting Abstract S11.6 Friday, Jan. 7 The Evolution of Gliding Performance in Flying Lizards (Draco) MCGUIRE, J A*; DUDLEY, R; Univ. of California, Berkeley mcguirej@berkeley.edu The flying lizards of the genus Draco are arboreal gliders that occur throughout the dipterocarp-dominated rainforests of SE Asia. The assemblage is comprised of approximately 45 species, all of which share a […]
Swifts have an edge on drag reduction
Meeting Abstract S11.11 Friday, Jan. 7 Swifts have an edge on drag reduction LENTINK, D*; DE KAT, R; Wageningen University; Delft University of Technology david.lentink@wur.nl Bird wings are buildup by overlapping feathers, which gives the wing a wavy surface with distinct edges formed by the rachis. The aerodynamic function of this wavy surface roughness is unclear. To […]
