Meeting Abstract 93.1 Saturday, Jan. 7 Muscular Tissues of the Squid Doryteuthis pealei Express Identical Myosin Heavy Chain Isoforms SHAFFER, J.F.*; KIER, W.M.; University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill shafferj@unc.edu Muscle tissue shows a remarkable diversity of contractile properties. At the molecular level, muscle contraction is generated through the enzymatic (ATPase) […]
year: 2012
Investigating intestinal stem cell proliferation rate as an indicator of honey bee (Apis mellifera ) health
Meeting Abstract 93.5 Saturday, Jan. 7 Investigating intestinal stem cell proliferation rate as an indicator of honey bee (Apis mellifera ) health. SACKEY-MENSAH, Cordelia*; RUEPPELL, Olav; Univ. of North Carolina, Greensboro; Univ. of North Carolina, Greensboro c_sackey@uncg.edu The role of honey bees as honey producers and pollinators makes the decline of these bees not just an environmental […]
Divergent mitochondrial haplotypes convey clear adjustments in metabolic phenotypes
Meeting Abstract 93.4 Saturday, Jan. 7 Divergent mitochondrial haplotypes convey clear adjustments in metabolic phenotypes. BLIER, Pierre U*; PICHAUD , Nicolas; BALLARD, J. William O.; TANGUAY, Robert M; Université du Québec, Rimouski Qc; University of New South Wales, Australia.; University of New South Wales, Australia.; Université Laval, Québec Qc pierre_blier@uqar.qc.ca Linking the mitochondrial genotype and the organismal […]
Tail Assisted Pitch Control in a Lizard, Robot, and Dinosaur
Meeting Abstract 92.2 Saturday, Jan. 7 Tail Assisted Pitch Control in a Lizard, Robot, and Dinosaur LIBBY, T*; MOORE, TY; CHANG-SIU, E; LI, D; JUSUFI, J; COHEN, D; FULL, RJ; Univ. of California, Berkeley tlibby@berkeley.edu Rapid limb or tail movements produce reaction torques that can induce body rotations. Such motions have been observed in several mammalian taxa, […]
Ontogeny of contractile behavior in the flight muscles of birds
Meeting Abstract 92.4 Saturday, Jan. 7 Ontogeny of contractile behavior in the flight muscles of birds JACKSON, Brandon E*; TOBALSKE, Bret W; DIAL, Kenneth P; Field Research Station at Fort Missoula, The University of Montana brandon.jackson@mso.umt.edu Flight is the defining characteristic of birds yet the mechanisms through which flight ability develops are virtually unknown. Recent efforts focused […]
Locomotor ontogeny and the evolution of avian flight
Meeting Abstract 92.5 Saturday, Jan. 7 Locomotor ontogeny and the evolution of avian flight HEERS, Ashley M.*; DIAL, Kenneth P.; University of Montana; University of Montana ashmheers@gmail.com Fossils with transitional morphologies are the record of major evolutionary transformations key to understanding life’s history. Reconstructing these transformations requires interpreting functional attributes of extinct forms by exploring how similar […]
Evolution of tetrapod rhythmicity
Meeting Abstract 92.1 Saturday, Jan. 7 Evolution of tetrapod rhythmicity ROSS, C.F.*; BLOB, R; CARRIER, D.R.; DALEY, M.A.; DEBAN, S.M.; DEMES, B.; GRIPPER, J.L.; KILBOURNE, B.; LANDBERG, T.; POLK, J.; SCHILLING, N.; VANHOOYDONCK, B.; University of Chicago; Clemson University; University of Utah; Royal Veterinary College; University of South Florida Tampa; Stony Brook University; University of Chicago; University […]
A comparative examination of forelimb kinematics and muscle function during rowing and flapping-style swimming in four species of turtle
Meeting Abstract 92.3 Saturday, Jan. 7 A comparative examination of forelimb kinematics and muscle function during rowing and flapping-style swimming in four species of turtle RIVERA, A.R.V.; Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton arivera@g.clemson.edu Evolution has resulted in a diverse array of limb-based locomotor strategies. Changes in muscle activation patterns can lead to new locomotor strategies. Aquatic turtles […]
Propulsive force calculations of a frog jumping from the water’s surface
Meeting Abstract 91.2 Saturday, Jan. 7 Propulsive force calculations of a frog jumping from the water’s surface WILKINSON, Kit C.*; NISHIKAWA, Kiisa C.; UYENO, Theodore A.; LEE, David; Northern Arizona University; Northern Arizona University; Valdosta State University; University of Nevada Las Vegas kcw53@nau.edu The juvenile North American bullfrog or Lithobates catesbeianus has a remarkable ability to generate […]
Kinematics of terrestrial locomotion in phocid seals Importance of spinal flexion by an amphibious mammal
Meeting Abstract 91.4 Saturday, Jan. 7 Kinematics of terrestrial locomotion in phocid seals: Importance of spinal flexion by an amphibious mammal GARRETT, J.N.*; FISH, F.E.; West Chester Univ., Pennsylvania; West Chester Univ., Pennsylvania jg754235@wcupa.edu Pinnipeds are amphibious mammals that retain limbs to function on land and in water. The evolution of the limbs as flippers has placed […]
