Meeting Abstract 85.3  Friday, Jan. 7  Persistent population differences in boldness behavior and stress physiology suggest rapid evolution following colonization of a novel environment ATWELL, Jonathan W.*; CARDOSO, Goncalo C.; WHITTAKER, Danielle J.; KETTERSON, Ellen D.; Indiana University; Centro de Investigação em Biodiversidade e Recursos Genéticos, Vairao, Portugal; Indiana University; Indiana University jwatwell@indiana.edu Novel or changing environments […]

Meeting Abstract 85.5  Friday, Jan. 7  Learning capabilities enhanced in harsh environments ROTH, Timothy C*; LADAGE, Lara D; PRAVOSUDOV, Vladimir V; Univ. of Nevada, Reno; Univ. of Nevada, Reno; Univ. of Nevada, Reno tcroth@unr.edu Previous studies have suggested that the ability to inhabit harsh environments may be linked to advanced learning traits. However, it is not clear […]

Meeting Abstract 85.1  Friday, Jan. 7  Invader danger: lizards faced with novel predators exhibit altered behavioral stress responses LANGKILDE, T*; TROMPETER, W. P.; Penn State University; Penn State University tll30@psu.edu Animals respond to stressors by producing glucocorticoid stress hormones, such as corticosterone (CORT). These hormones are involved in triggering a behavioral response, facilitating an individual’s survival in […]

Meeting Abstract 85.6  Friday, Jan. 7  Anti-predator behavior of side-blotched lizards in response to a novel predator FLYNN, L.M.; ZANI, P.A.**; Whitman College; Whitman College zanipa@whitman.edu Previously we showed that when approached by a model western racer (Coluber mormon), a locally common terrestrial snake, side-blotched lizards (Uta stansburiana) flee away from the predator (~180°) and to nearby […]

Meeting Abstract 84.2  Friday, Jan. 7  The woes of parenthood: the stress of an introduced nest parasite on Darwin’s finches KNUTIE, S.A.*; KOOP, J.A.H.; FRENCH, S.S.; CLAYTON, D.H.; University of Utah, Salt Lake City; University of Utah, Salt Lake City; Utah State University, Logan; University of Utah, Salt Lake City saknutie@gmail.com The introduction of exotic parasites to […]

Meeting Abstract 84.4  Friday, Jan. 7  Targeted dietary supplementation in free-living Florida Scrub-Jays (Aphelocoma coerulescens): use of a novel “SmartFeeder” design SMALL, TW*; BRIDGE, E; SCHOECH, SJ; University of Memphis; University of Oklahoma; University of Memphis twsmall@memphis.edu Food supplemented Florida Scrub-Jays (Aphelocoma coerulescens) advance the timing of reproduction and have offspring that are recruited into the breeding […]

Meeting Abstract 84.3  Friday, Jan. 7  Decoupling Intrinsic and Behavioral Maternal Effects on Phenotypic Variation in Hatchling Turtles: Insights from a Cross-fostering Experiment in the Field WARNER, D.A.*; MITCHELL, T.S.; JANZEN, F.J.; Iowa State University; Iowa State University; Iowa State University dwarner@iastate.edu Identifying the relative contributions of genetic, maternal and environmental factors to generating phenotypic variation is […]

Meeting Abstract 84.1  Friday, Jan. 7  Avian family dynamics and the evolution of virulence in parasitized nests HAUBER, ME; Hunter College of the City University of New York mark.hauber@hunter.cuny.edu Obligate avian brood parasites exploit the parental investment of unrelated hosts, thereby reducing both the fitness value of current reproductive attempts and the future reproductive potential of foster […]

Meeting Abstract 83.4  Friday, Jan. 7  The Human Head-Neck-Shoulder Complex: A Configuration to Free the Hands OSBORN, M.L.*; HOMBERGER, D.G.; Louisiana State Univ., Baton Rouge mosbor1@tigers.lsu.edu In humans, the large mastoid process and robust clavicle are part of a head-neck-shoulder complex that evolved in connection with the acquisition of an upright posture and freed hands. Our biomechanical […]

Meeting Abstract 83.3  Friday, Jan. 7  Mouse phalangeal morphology and implications for agility within the fine-branch niche BYRON, CD*; OUY, L; ADENIYI, AR; VANVALKENBURGH, D; Mercer University; Mercer University; Mercer University; Mercer University cdbyron@gmail.com Previous studies indicate significant phenotypic plasticity within the hindlimb and tail of a climbing mouse model. These mice engage in a kind of […]