Meeting Abstract 51.3  Thursday, Jan. 5  Development of Hypsibius dujardini (Tardigrada) lobopodal appendages and the origin of the arthropod appendage SMITH, FW*; TENLEN, JR; GOLDSTEIN, B; JOCKUSCH, EL; University of Connecticut; University of North Carolina; University of North Carolina; University of Connecticut frank.smith@uconn.edu The unparalleled success of Arthropoda can be partly attributed to the ventral appendages defining […]

Meeting Abstract 51.1  Thursday, Jan. 5  Cnidocyte development in Nematostella vectensis: a model for terminal cell differentiation BABONIS, L.S.*; MARTINDALE, M.Q.; Univ of Hawaii/Kewalo Marine Laboratory; Univ of Hawaii/Kewalo Marine Laboratory babonis@hawaii.edu Cnidocytes, the stinging cells and nominal synapomorphy of Cnidarians, are an emerging model for understanding the genetic events that control the terminal differentiation of cells […]

Meeting Abstract 51.4  Thursday, Jan. 5  Blastomere deletions reveal organizing activity in the polychaete annelid Capitella teleta AMIEL, Aldine; HENRY, Jonathan Q.; SEAVER, Elaine C.*; University of Hawaii; University of Illinios; University of Hawaii seaver@hawaii.edu The formation of a transient structure in the embryo called the organizer is crucial for establishment of the body axes. The vertebrate […]

Meeting Abstract 51.5  Thursday, Jan. 5  A modern view of annelid “neoblasts”: live 4D imaging reveals widespread cell migration during annelid regeneration ZATTARA, E.E.*; BELY, A.E.; University of Maryland, College Park; University of Maryland, College Park ezattara@umd.edu The ability of some cell types to retain wide differentiation potential beyond embryogenesis is a crucial element of adult regenerative […]

Meeting Abstract 50.2  Thursday, Jan. 5  The photoprotective properties of vitamin D in Daphnia spp. WALLING, KM; CARRERA, JV; CODY, JC; TAN, LT; CONNELLY, SJ*; Rochester Institute of Technology kmw9325@rit.edu Environmental variability significantly impacts the adaptations of natural populations. Increased levels of ultraviolet radiation (UVR) at earth’s surface have been shown to have a wide range of […]

Meeting Abstract 50.6  Thursday, Jan. 5  Tadpole Photo Mark-Recapture in critically endangered Rana Muscosa WAKELING, S.R.*; SANTANA, F.E.; CLARK, R.W.; Univ. of Nevada, Reno ; San Diego State Univ. ; San Diego State Univ. wakeling.stephanie@gmail.com Tadpole abundance and detection are important factors for wildlife professionals to consider when estimating population sizes and making management decisions. Tadpole detection […]

Meeting Abstract 50.4  Thursday, Jan. 5  Shifts in an isolated wetland salamander community over 30 yrs: Has climate change altered wetland hydrology? SCOTT, DE*; METTS, BS; UGA/SREL, Aiken, SC; UGA/SREL, Aiken, SC dsopacum@gmail.com Geographically isolated wetlands (GIW) constitute critically important habitat for many species; pond-breeding amphibians rely on GIW for larval development and recruitment of juveniles. Most […]

Meeting Abstract 50.1  Thursday, Jan. 5  Maternal transfer of contaminants and its effect on reproduction and embryonic development in southern toads (Bufo terrestris) METTS, B.S.*; BUHLMANN, K.A.; SCOTT, D.E.; TUBERVILLE, T.D.; HOPKINS, W.A.; Savannah River Ecology Lab, Aiken, SC; Savannah River Ecology Lab, Aiken, SC; Savannah River Ecology Lab, Aiken, SC; Savannah River Ecology Lab, Aiken, SC; […]

Meeting Abstract 50.3  Thursday, Jan. 5  Mapping the Social Network: Tracking lice in a wild primate population (Microcebus rufus) to infer social contacts and vector potential ZOHDY, S*; KEMP, A.D.; DURDEN, L.A.; WRIGHT, P.C.; JERNVALL, J; University of Helsinki; University of Texas, Austin; Georgia Southern University, Statesboro; Stony Brook University, Long Island; University of Helsinki sarah.zohdy@helsinki.fi The […]

Meeting Abstract 50.5  Thursday, Jan. 5  Genetic and demographic patterns of populations of Ambystoma opacum NUNZIATA, Schyler O*; LANCE, Stacey L; SCOTT, David E; University of Georgia, Savannah River Ecology Lab; University of Georgia, Savannah River Ecology Lab; University of Georgia, Savannah River Ecology Lab schylernunziata@gmail.com Population genetic studies often focus on conserving genetic diversity, which is […]