Meeting Abstract P3.209  Sunday, Jan. 6  Seasonal and altitudinal variation in fatty acid composition of native bees GIRI, S.*; DILLON, M.E.; Univ. of Wyoming, Laramie; Univ. of Wyoming, Laramie sgiri@uwyo.edu Lipids are critical for organism physiology, both as key energy storage molecules (fatty acids), and as fundamental components of cell membranes (phospholipids and sterols). The quantity and […]

Meeting Abstract P3.128  Sunday, Jan. 6  SHORT TERM FASTING AND IMMUNE SYSTEM FUNCTION IN THE BROAD SNOUTED CAIMAN, Caiman latirostris LOPEZ-CATIVA, L*; MOLINA-MARINO, L; GONTERO-FOURCADE, M; CAVIEDES-VIDAL, E; Univ Nac de San Luis; Univ Nac de San Luis – Consejo Nac de Inv Científicas y Técnicas; Univ Nac de San Luis – Consejo Nac de Inv Científicas […]

Meeting Abstract P3.138  Sunday, Jan. 6  Rib kinematics during ventilation in Alligator mississippiensis MORITZ, S.; Brown University sabine_moritz@brown.edu Lung ventilation in crocodylians is accomplished by a hepatic piston mechanism driven by the m. diaphragmaticus combined with costal and pelvic movements. While the diaphragmatic mechanism is well studied, less attention has been paid to the contribution of costal […]

Meeting Abstract P3.47  Sunday, Jan. 6  Response of the Giant Keyhole Limpet to Major Blood Loss MARTIN, G.G.*; KELLY, T.J.; SAFRAN, R.; Occidental College, Los Angeles; Occidental College, Los Angeles; Occidental College, Los Angeles gmartin@oxy.edu Stellar Biotechnologies Inc. routinely bleeds limpets Megathura crenulata in order to extract and purify keyhole limpet hemocyanin (KLH), the respiratory pigment of […]

Meeting Abstract P3.136  Sunday, Jan. 6  Respiratory flow control in darkling beetles: Testing the compartmentalization hypothesis AVILES, J.*; PENDAR, H.; SOCHA, J.J.; Virginia Tech; Virginia Tech; Virginia Tech javiles@vt.edu The tracheal system in some insect species is known to rhythmically collapse and re-inflate, creating bulk flow of air that augments gas exchange in the respiratory system. In […]

Meeting Abstract P3.32  Sunday, Jan. 6  Reproductive effects of 17 beta-estradiol, bisphenol A, and tributyltin in Aiptasia pallida ROARK, AM*; THORN, HA; Furman University, Greenville, SC and Hood College, Frederick, MD; Hood College, Frederick, MD alison.roark@furman.edu The potential for adverse effects of endocrine-disrupting chemicals on cnidarians is unknown. In our study, adult sea anemones (Aiptasia pallida) were […]

Meeting Abstract P3.146  Sunday, Jan. 6  Rapid upregulation of the python’s small intestine RANDAZZO, A.B.*; GAMBLE, G.B.; SECOR, S.M.; University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa; University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa; University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa abrandazzo@crimson.ua.edu The Burmese python (Python molurus) experiences an unprecedented upregulation of intestinal structure and function after feeding. Within days the small intestine has doubled in mass, […]

Meeting Abstract P3.152  Sunday, Jan. 6  RNA-Seq analysis of sensory neurons from grasshopper mice: exploring the genetic basis for differential sensitivity to bark scorpion pain-inducing toxins in a scorpion predator DASKALANTONAKIS, D.*; CASSIDY, R.; BRUMLOW, C.; ROWE, M.; ROWE, A.; The Univ. of Texas, Austin; The Univ. of Texas, Austin; Sam Houston State Univ.; Sam Houston State […]

Meeting Abstract P3.53  Sunday, Jan. 6  Quantifying the variation in antipredator chemotypes among populations of western toads (Bufo boreas) MARION, ZH*; PAULY, GB; FORDYCE, JA; Univ. of Tennessee, Knoxville; Nat. Hist. Mus. of Los Angeles; Univ. of Tennessee, Knoxville zmarion@utk.edu The majority of chemical research on antipredator adaptations has concentrated on the effects that individual chemical compounds […]

Meeting Abstract P3.57  Sunday, Jan. 6  Quantifying Herbivory Pressure and Preference: Are Native or Invasive Macroalgae Preferred? CHULAKOTE, S.S.Y*; SMITH, C.M; University of Hawaii, Manoa; University of Hawaii, Manoa scottsyc@hawaii.edu Although assessments of Hawai’i’s reef habitats have documented fish biomass and assemblage, few studies on herbivory pressure have been done. This experiment was done to quantify grazing […]