Meeting Abstract P2.148 Saturday, Jan. 5 The ups and downs of life in a halocline: The behavior of P. ochraceus larvae after prior exposure to low salinity BASHEVKIN, S*; GEORGE, S; Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts; Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Georgia georges@georgiasouthern.edu The vertical distribution of planktonic larvae in the water column determines their horizontal displacement by currents. […]
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The unsteadiness of steady locomotion
Meeting Abstract P2.110 Saturday, Jan. 5 The unsteadiness of steady locomotion. SCHMIDT, A.*; BIKNEVICIUS, A. R.; Ohio University, Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine; Ohio University, Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine schmidta@ohio.edu The crouched posture of small- to medium-sized mammals is considered to be advantageous for locomotion on substrates with irregularities where rapid adjustments in the degree of […]
The scalenus and diaphragm muscles’ contributions to inspiration in the bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus)
Meeting Abstract P2.172 Saturday, Jan. 5 The scalenus and diaphragm muscles’ contributions to inspiration in the bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) MCKINNEY, M.L.*; WALKER, R.A.; DEAROLF, J.L.; RICHMOND, J.P.; Hendrix College, Conway, AR; Univ. of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL mckinneyml@hendrix.edu Dolphins have a unique ventilatory system that allows them to have an explosive intake of air during their […]
The role of oxygen in determining upper temperature tolerance in the fingered limpet under emersed and immersed conditions
Meeting Abstract P2.29 Saturday, Jan. 5 The role of oxygen in determining upper temperature tolerance in the fingered limpet under emersed and immersed conditions BJELDE, B.E.**; MILLER, N.A.; TODGHAM, A.E.; San Francisco State University; San Francisco State University; San Francisco State University bbjelde@mail.sfsu.edu Predicting an organism’s vulnerability to future increases in temperature requires an understanding of the […]
The role of microRNA in extreme anoxia tolerance of annual killifish embryos
Meeting Abstract P2.17 Saturday, Jan. 5 The role of microRNA in extreme anoxia tolerance of annual killifish embryos RIGGS, C.L.*; PODRABSKY, J.E.; Portland State University; Portland State University riggsclaire@gmail.com Investigating the physiological mechanisms of anoxia tolerance and ischemic preconditioning in vertebrates strengthens our understanding and application of anoxia survival strategies. Most anoxia research has focused on mammals, […]
The relationship between scleral ring morphology and activity pattern in birds and dinosaurs
Meeting Abstract P2.118A Saturday, Jan. 5 The relationship between scleral ring morphology and activity pattern in birds and dinosaurs HALL, MI*; KAMILAR, JM; KIRK , EC; CARRANO, MT; IWANIUK, AN; Midwestern University; Midwestern University; UT Austin; Smithsonian Institution; University of Lethbridge mhallx1@midwestern.edu Activity pattern, the time of day when an animal is awake and active, is highly […]
The native range of Phallusia nigra is it really black and white
Meeting Abstract P2.209 Saturday, Jan. 5 The native range of Phallusia nigra: is it really black and white? VANDEPAS, LE*; ROCHA, RM; HIROSE , E; LEE, SCS; OLIVEIRA , LM; SWALLA, BJ; University of Washington; Universidade Federal do Paraná, Brazil; University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa, Japan; National University of Singapore; Universidade Federal do Paraná, Brazil; University of […]
The life and times of a sex addict in northern Australia understanding the breeding dynamics of the world’s largest semelparous mammal
Meeting Abstract P2.1 Saturday, Jan. 5 The life and times of a sex addict in northern Australia: understanding the breeding dynamics of the world’s largest semelparous mammal HEINIGER, J*; DICKMAN, C; WILSON, R S; The University of Queensland; University of Sydney; The University of Queensland r.wilson@uq.edu.au The northern quoll (Dasyurus hallucatus) is a medium-sized (approx. 1 kg) […]
The kinematics of a shrike bite force, velocity, and an argument for power in Loggerhead Shrikes (Passeriformes Laniidae)
Meeting Abstract P2.47 Saturday, Jan. 5 The kinematics of a shrike bite: force, velocity, and an argument for power in Loggerhead Shrikes (Passeriformes: Laniidae) SUSTAITA, D; University of Connecticut, Dept. of Ecol. and Evol. Biology diego.sustaita@uconn.edu Loggerhead Shrikes (Lanius ludovicianus) are medium-sized (~50 g) passerines that feed on arthropods and vertebrates. Differences in the physical and behavioral […]
The heat is on air temperature, burrow temperature, and reproductive success in a long-lived seabird
Meeting Abstract P2.8 Saturday, Jan. 5 The heat is on: air temperature, burrow temperature, and reproductive success in a long-lived seabird O’CONNELL, C.*; VILLAR-LEEMAN, C.; FRICKE, E.; GANNON, D.; GANNON, J.; MAUCK, R.A.; Kenyon College; Bowdoin College; Bowdoin College; Bowdoin College; Bowdoin College; Kenyon College mauckr@kenyon.edu One effect of global climate change has been a steady increase […]
