Meeting Abstract 83.3 Friday, Jan. 6 High Speed Examination of Pectoral Stridulation Sound Generation in Blue Catfish, Ictalurus furcatus MOHAJER, YJ*; FINE, ML; GHAHRAMANI, ZN; Virginia Commonwealth Univ.; Virginia Commonwealth Univ.; Virginia Commonwealth Univ. mohajeryj@vcu.edu The blue catfish Ictalurus furcatus is an invasive species whose population numbers have exploded in Chesapeake Bay estuaries. Catfishes produce stridulation sounds […]
year: 2012
Functional morphology of penile erection in the American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) indirect eversion and elastic retraction
Meeting Abstract 83.6 Friday, Jan. 6 Functional morphology of penile erection in the American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis): indirect eversion and elastic retraction KELLY, D.A.; University of Massachusetts, Amherst dianek@psych.umass.edu The intromittent organs of mammals, turtles, snakes and lizards contain variable-volume hydrostatic skeletons that are stored in a flexible state and inflate with fluid before males attempt copulation. […]
Using behavioral data to identify potential marine protected areas for the endangered Southern Resident killer whale
Meeting Abstract 82.1 Friday, Jan. 6 Using behavioral data to identify potential marine protected areas for the endangered Southern Resident killer whale NOREN, D.P.*; HAUSER, D.D.W.; NOAA Fisheries; NOAA Fisheries dawn.noren@noaa.gov Southern Resident killer whales (Orcinus orca) are listed as Endangered under the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA). Both vessel disturbance and reduced prey availability have been […]
Using a Spatially-Explicit Predator-Prey Model to Investigate Bycatch Risk of Terrapins in Crab Pots
Meeting Abstract 82.5 Friday, Jan. 6 Using a Spatially-Explicit Predator-Prey Model to Investigate Bycatch Risk of Terrapins in Crab Pots HARDEN, L.A.*; WILLIARD, A.S.; UNC Wilmington lah4492@uncw.edu Trends in diamondback terrapin Malaclemys terrapin abundance and demography suggest that crab pot bycatch mortalities may be contributing to population declines of this estuarine turtle. Designing effective regulations to minimize […]
Using Meteorological Data to Predict Bat Mortality at a Wind Facility in Texas
Meeting Abstract 82.6 Friday, Jan. 6 Using Meteorological Data to Predict Bat Mortality at a Wind Facility in Texas KARSTEN, K.B.*; HALE, A.M.; California Lutheran University; Texas Christian University karsten@callutheran.edu Bats are an important component to many ecosystems and are under increasing pressure from both White Nose Syndrome and wind facility related mortality. The growth of the […]
Change in Avian Pox prevalence varies by species and land use type in Galápagos finches
Meeting Abstract 82.2 Friday, Jan. 6 Change in Avian Pox prevalence varies by species and land use type in Galápagos finches ZYLBERBERG, M*; LEE, KA; KLASING, KC; HAHN, TP; WIKELSKI, M; UC Davis; UC Davis; UC Davis; UC Davis; Max Planck Institute for Ornithology mzylberberg@ucdavis.edu Introduced disease has been implicated as an important factor in recent extinctions […]
A two-method approach for investigating the underwater hearing capabilities of loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta)
Meeting Abstract 82.4 Friday, Jan. 6 A two-method approach for investigating the underwater hearing capabilities of loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) LAVENDER, A. L.*; BARTOL, S. M.; BARTOL, I. K.; Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA; Virginia Wesleyan College, Norfolk; Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA alavende@odu.edu Sea turtles are one group of protected marine animals potentially impacted by […]
Why stomatopods are striking
Meeting Abstract 81.6 Friday, Jan. 6 Why stomatopods are striking DEVRIES, M. S.*; CHRISTY, J. H.; Univ. of California, Berkeley; Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute msdevries@berkeley.edu Some species of stomatopod crustaceans produce extremely fast and powerful strikes with highly specialized appendages. These strikes are thought to be used both for crushing hard-shelled prey and for fighting with other […]
Trade-offs and compensatory traits bite force and sprint speed pose conflicting demands on the design of male geckos (Hemidactylus frenatus)
Meeting Abstract 81.5 Friday, Jan. 6 Trade-offs and compensatory traits: bite force and sprint speed pose conflicting demands on the design of male geckos (Hemidactylus frenatus) CAMERON, SF*; WYNN, ML; WILSON, RS; Univ. of Queensland, Australia s.cameron3@uq.edu.au The evolution of exaggerated ornaments and armaments is driven by the benefits accrued to reproductive success and by the costs […]
The diversity of strike kinematics in serranid fishes support for the ram-suction continuum
Meeting Abstract 81.3 Friday, Jan. 6 The diversity of strike kinematics in serranid fishes: support for the ram-suction continuum OUFIERO, Christopher E.*; HOLZMAN, Roi; WAINWRIGHT, Peter C.; Univ. of California, Davis ceoufiero@ucdavis.edu Suction feeding, the most common form of prey capture in fish has been well characterized in relation to its biomechanics and morphology; yet, little is […]
