Meeting Abstract P2.12 Saturday, Jan. 5 What contributes to variability in behavioral thermoregulation? STAHLSCHMIDT, ZR*; ADAMO, SA; Dalhousie University; Dalhousie University zrs@dal.ca Because many life history traits are influenced by temperature, behavioral thermoregulation can significantly improve animal fitness. However, considerable inter-individual variation in preferred body temperature (Tpref) persists within species. Thus, to our knowledge, we used the […]
year: 2013
Vertical swimming and diving behaviour of competent larval oysters (Crassostrea virginica) in turbulence
Meeting Abstract P2.158 Saturday, Jan. 5 Vertical swimming and diving behaviour of competent larval oysters (Crassostrea virginica) in turbulence WHEELER, J.D.*; ANDERSON, E.J.; HELFRICH, K.R.; MCGANN, B.J.; MULLINEAUX, L.S.; Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI); Grove City College; WHOI; Grove City College; WHOI jwheeler@whoi.edu Investigating settlement responses in the transitory period between planktonic and benthic stages of invertebrates […]
Variation in anti-microbial activity in egg masses of 19 mollusc species in relation to variation in habitat an deposition site
Meeting Abstract P2.154 Saturday, Jan. 5 Variation in anti-microbial activity in egg masses of 19 mollusc species in relation to variation in habitat an deposition site SMOOT, S.C.*; PLANTE, C.J.; PODOLSKY, R.D.; College of Charleston; College of Charleston; College of Charleston scsmoot@gmail.com Gelatinous egg masses are used by several species of marine invertebrates to encapsulate embryos until […]
Variation in Hippocampal-Dependent Behaviors and Neurogenesis during a Range Expansion
Meeting Abstract P2.197 Saturday, Jan. 5 Variation in Hippocampal-Dependent Behaviors and Neurogenesis during a Range Expansion LIEBL, AL*; TROTTER, JH; KELLOGG, SL; FIORELLI, T; MARTIN, LB; Univ S. Florida; Univ S. Florida; Univ S. Florida; Univ S. Florida; Univ S. Florida aliebl@mail.usf.edu Individuals in novel habitats are typically more innovative, more exploratory, and less fearful of novelty […]
Turtle hindbrain auditory circuits
Meeting Abstract P2.196 Saturday, Jan. 5 Turtle hindbrain auditory circuits WILLIS, K L*; CARR, C E; Univ of Maryland; Univ of Maryland kwillis@umd.edu Tract tracing techniques were used to describe the connections of the turtle hindbrain auditory nuclei. Dye was injected into the auditory nerve brainstem or midbrain auditory nuclei; brains were maintained in cold, oxygenated ACSF […]
Transcriptional Regulation of Muscle Atrophy F-box (MAFbx) by Muscle RING Finger 1 (MuRF1)
Meeting Abstract P2.181 Saturday, Jan. 5 Transcriptional Regulation of Muscle Atrophy F-box (MAFbx) by Muscle RING Finger 1 (MuRF1) OLSON, TB*; WADDELL, DS; University of North Florida; University of North Florida d.s.waddell@unf.edu Skeletal muscle wasting is a consequence of numerous physiological conditions, including denervation, corticosteroid treatment, immobilization, and aging. Muscle RING Finger 1 (MuRF1) is an E3 […]
Transcriptional Regulation of Dual specificity phosphatase 4 (Dusp4) by Muscle specific RING Finger 1 (MuRF1)
Meeting Abstract P2.180 Saturday, Jan. 5 Transcriptional Regulation of Dual specificity phosphatase 4 (Dusp4) by Muscle specific RING Finger 1 (MuRF1) WADDELL, DS*; HADDOCK, AN; University of North Florida; University of North Florida d.s.waddell@unf.edu Skeletal muscle atrophy is caused by a range of physiological conditions, including immobilization, spinal cord damage, inflammation and aging. The muscle specific RING […]
Tradeoffs in anguilliform locomotion over complex substrates in Stichaeid fishes
Meeting Abstract P2.40 Saturday, Jan. 5 Tradeoffs in anguilliform locomotion over complex substrates in Stichaeid fishes DIAL, T.R.*; SUMMERS, A.P.; BRAINERD, E.L.; Brown University; University of Washington; Brown University terry_dial@brown.edu Elongate body forms have repeatedly evolved throughout ectothermic vertebrates. Anguilliform locomotion works by propagating undulatory waves down the length of an elongate body offering proficient aquatic locomotion […]
Thermal effects on jumping kinematics in plethodontid salamanders
Meeting Abstract P2.50 Saturday, Jan. 5 Thermal effects on jumping kinematics in plethodontid salamanders WHITENACK, LB*; RYERSON, W; Allegheny College; University of Connecticut lwhitena@allegheny.edu Many plethodontid salamanders must endure a wide range of environmental temperatures, yet still be able to escape and feed despite the strong effects of temperature on muscle function and performance. On the other […]
The ‘assassin’ snail, Clea (Anentome) helena (Gastropoda Buccinidae), as a model for developmental and environmental physiology
Meeting Abstract P2.92 Saturday, Jan. 5 The ‘assassin’ snail, Clea (Anentome) helena (Gastropoda: Buccinidae), as a model for developmental and environmental physiology NEWEL, M.S.*; BOURNE, G.B.; Univ. of Calgary, AB, Canada; Univ. of Calgary, AB, Canada bourne@ucalgary.ca Clea helena is an unusual buccinid gastropod, as it has successfully invaded freshwater lakes and streams throughout Southeast Asia and […]
