Meeting Abstract P2.56  Thursday, Jan. 5  The influence of vegetation structure and social group composition in the habitat use of a cactus bug HOLMES, K.D.*; THICKMAN, J.D.; MILLER, C.W.; University of Florida; University of Florida; University of Florida deirdre.k@ufl.edu Habitat selection is fundamental to ecology and evolution because of its broad effects on population dynamics, natural and […]

Meeting Abstract P2.128  Thursday, Jan. 5  The identification of a FMRFamide –related peptide in the earthworm, Lumbricus rubellus MCCOMMAS, Steven A*; BAUER, Cassandra L; KERSTEIN, Kristopher W; MCCULLOUGH, Kyle A; KRAJNIAK, Kevin G; Southern Illinois University Edwardsville; Southern Illinois University Edwardsville; Southern Illinois University Edwardsville; Southern Illinois University Edwardsville; Southern Illinois University Edwardsville smccomm@siue.edu FMRFamide is a […]

Meeting Abstract P2.42  Thursday, Jan. 5  The hormonal response to fasting in an amphibious fish LEE, EA*; EARLEY, RL; HANNINEN , AF; The University of Alabama; The University of Alabama; The University of Alabama elee21@crimson.ua.edu The mangrove rivulus (Kryptolebias marmoratus), is a self-fertilizing hermaphroditic vertebrate capable of producing lineages of genetically identically animals, making it an exceptional […]

Meeting Abstract P2.164  Thursday, Jan. 5  The forgetful finch: Does developmental stress affect cognitive ability in zebra finches? DRISCOLL, S.C.*; CRINO, O.L.; BREUNER, C.W.; University of Montana; University of Montana; University of Montana stephanie.driscoll@umontana.edu Developmental stress decreases song learning and associative learning in many passerines. The majority of studies have focused on the effects of nutritional stress […]

Meeting Abstract P2.162  Thursday, Jan. 5  The effects of juvenile hormone modulation on development and stress-related behavior in Madagascar hissing cockroaches (Gromphadorhina portentosa). LEXA, C.M.*; DAVIS, J.E.; Radford University; Radford University clexa@email.radford.edu Growth, maturation, and stress are systems with close physiological relations. When conditions are stressful due to a lack of resources or extreme environmental conditions, energy […]

Meeting Abstract P2.159  Thursday, Jan. 5  The effects of flow on social dynamics of the crayfish, Orconectes propinquus BOURCIER, Timothy*; SOLA GRACIA, Emilia; MARTIN III, Arthur L.; Saginaw Valley State University; University of Rochester; Saginaw Valley State University tmbourci@svsu.edu Agonism influences the development of social status amongst animal conspecifics. These interactions structure the social dynamics that develop […]

Meeting Abstract P2.110  Thursday, Jan. 5  The effects of extended diapause duration on the metabolic rate and critical PO2 of the alfalfa leafcutting bee, Megachilee rotundata BENNETT, M.M.*; PETERSEN, K; YOCUM, G; RINEHART, J; GREENLEE, K; North Dakota State University; Concordia College; United States Dept of Agriculture; United States Dept of Agriculture; North Dakota State University meghan.bennett@ndsu.edu […]

Meeting Abstract P2.105  Thursday, Jan. 5  The effects of diet on the timing of larval molts in the tobacco hornworm, Manduca sexta. KEMIREMBE, K**; LIEBMANN, K.L.*; SMITH, W.A.; SUZUKI, Y; Wellesley College; Wellesley College; Northeastern University; Wellesley College ysuzuki@wellesley.edu In insects, juvenile growth occurs by molting, in which the animal sheds its old skin and acquires a […]

Meeting Abstract P2.97  Thursday, Jan. 5  The effects of captivity on immune function and physical performance in house sparrows BRACE, A.J.*; LIEBL, A.L.; BORUTA, M.; MARTIN, L.B.; University of South Florida; University of South Florida; University of South Florida; University of South Florida abrace@mail.usf.edu Exposure of an organism to a chronic stressor can result in suppression of […]

Meeting Abstract P2.202  Thursday, Jan. 5  The effects of branch structure on the locomotion of a specialized arboreal snake (Boiga irregularis) BYRNES, Greg*; JAYNE, Bruce C; University of Cincinnati; University of Cincinnati byrnesgt@ucmail.uc.edu The surfaces in arboreal habitats have variation in diameter, incline, and branching structure that pose functional challenges for animal locomotion, but many lineages of […]