Meeting Abstract P3.64 Friday, Jan. 6 A molecular assay for the cause of bleaching in the temperate Atlantic coral species Occulina arbuscula FUESS, L.E.*; SHEDLOCK, A.M.; WHAM, F.C.; DUSTAN, P.; College of Charleston; College of Charleston; Pennsylvania State University; College of Charleston lefuess@g.cofc.edu The causation of bleaching of the temperate scleractinain coral, Oculina arbuscula is being investigated […]
year: 2012
A comparison of tardigrade muscular organization between species with different body form and habitat
Meeting Abstract P3.181 Friday, Jan. 6 A comparison of tardigrade muscular organization between species with different body form and habitat GROSS, Vladimir*; HOCHBERG, Rick; ATHERTON, Sarah; University of Massachusetts, Lowell; University of Massachusetts, Lowell; University of Massachusetts, Lowell Vladimir_Gross@student.uml.edu Tardigrades (aka water bears) are microscopic, eight-legged, barrel-shaped invertebrates that dwell in permanently or temporarily wet environments. Tardigrades […]
A Survey of Distribution and Movement of Cyphoma gibbosum in Relation to the Fungal Pathogen Aspergillus sydowii
Meeting Abstract P3.66 Friday, Jan. 6 A Survey of Distribution and Movement of Cyphoma gibbosum in Relation to the Fungal Pathogen Aspergillus sydowii KRZYKWA, J.C.; New College of Florida julie.krzykwa@ncf.edu The fungal disease Aspergillus sydowii has been an ongoing epizootic in the Caribbean since its identification in 1995. This disease has had a considerable impact on coral […]
A Comparison of the Brain and Rhinophores of Tritonia diomedea and Armina californica
Meeting Abstract P3.153 Friday, Jan. 6 A Comparison of the Brain and Rhinophores of Tritonia diomedea and Armina californica RICE, J L*; CAIN, S D; Eastern Oregon University; Eastern Oregon University ricejl@eou.edu It is known that many species of animals are able to use multiple sensory cues for orientation and navigation. For example, birds have been shown […]
A Comparative Study of Oxidative Damage In Avian Embryos
Meeting Abstract P3.129 Friday, Jan. 6 A Comparative Study of Oxidative Damage In Avian Embryos TSUNEKAGE, T*; RICKLEFS, RE; Univ. of Missouri, St. Louis; Univ. of Missouri, St. Louis ttsunekage@umsl.edu The length of avian embryonic development period varies greatly across species. There is evidence that the rate of embryonic development may be linked to the rate of […]
stri researchers in k-12 scientific literacy programming
Meeting Abstract P2.14 Thursday, Jan. 5 stri researchers in k-12 scientific literacy programming KEDDELL, Robert/W*; DRAKES, Damisha; SHIFFLETT, Brandon; SCHOLL, Noah; MORTENSON, Chris; Johns Hopkins University bkeddell@aol.com STRI RESEARCHERS IN K-12 SCIENTIFIC LITERACY PROGRAMMING Visit this poster session to learn about a K-12 Motivation Education Program entitled RAINFOREST RESEARCHERS. The teaching methodology emulates and simulates the work […]
Within-nest allometry of the bumblebee tracheal system
Meeting Abstract P2.95 Thursday, Jan. 5 Within-nest allometry of the bumblebee tracheal system HOWARD, J.R.*; BUCKIO, B.R.; DILLON, M.E.; University of Wyoming, Laramie; University of Wyoming, Laramie; University of Wyoming, Laramie jhowar22@uwyo.edu The scaling of insect respiratory systems with body size has important implications for ecology and evolution of insects, ranging from allometry of aerobic performance to […]
Why have long antennae Exploring the function of antennal contact in snapping shrimp
Meeting Abstract P2.3 Thursday, Jan. 5 Why have long antennae? Exploring the function of antennal contact in snapping shrimp VICKERY, R.E.; HOLLOWELL, K; HUGHES, M*; College of Charleston, SC revicker@g.cofc.edu Many organisms use antennae to gather information from the environment. Crustaceans uniquely have 2 sets of antennular organs, allowing for segregation of function: short antennules, used to […]
Whole brain monoamine detection in a stalk-eyed fly
Meeting Abstract P2.125 Thursday, Jan. 5 Whole brain monoamine detection in a stalk-eyed fly BUBAK, A. N.*; SWALLOW, J. G.; RENNER, K. J.; Univ. of South Dakota andrew.bubak@usd.edu Male stalk-eyed flies (Teleopsis dalmanni) compete over territory and mates and provide an excellent model system to study aggression. In order to investigate the potential effects of serotonin (5-HT) […]
What types of contest interaction modify a contestant’s behavior in a subsequent fight
Meeting Abstract P2.35 Thursday, Jan. 5 What types of contest interaction modify a contestant’s behavior in a subsequent fight? KUO, J*; HSU, Y; National Taiwan Normal University; National Taiwan Normal University greatliona@hotmail.com A contest can be viewed as a process for two contestants to assess each other’s fighting ability (FA). At any stage of a contest, the […]
