Meeting Abstract 2.4  Friday, Jan. 4  Functional morphology and swimming performance in flounder: are left-sided fish faster? BERGSTROM, C.A.*; PACHECO, J.; FRITZ, T.; University of Alaska Southeast; University of Alaska Southeast; University of Alaska Southeast cabergstrom@uas.alaska.edu Performance consequences of morphological variation within species set the stage for ecological selection to occur. In fishes, variation in body shape […]

Meeting Abstract 2.3  Friday, Jan. 4  Different strokes for different folks: Comparing motion across and within swimming species BURTON, L.J.*; GUASTO, J.S.; STOCKER, R.; HOSOI, A.E.; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Massachusetts Institute of Technology lisab@mit.edu Modeling swimming biological systems hinges on accurately representing the shape of the system in […]

Meeting Abstract 1.8  Friday, Jan. 4  Thermal sensitivity of ectotherm growth: interactions of food quantity and food quality with climate change HUEY, R.B.*; KINGSOLVER, J.G.; Univ. of Washington, Seattle; Univ. of North Carolina hueyrb@uw.edu How will the thermal sensitivity of growth rates of ectotherms be altered by climate warming? For predators fed ample food, growth rate increases […]

Meeting Abstract 1.5  Friday, Jan. 4  The contribution of DLW to understanding problems in human nutrition: a comparative perspective SPEAKMAN, J.R.; Rowett Research Institute J.speakman@adbn.ac.uk The doubly-labeled water method has been a valuable tool to quantify human energy expenditures over a range of daily energy demands. With the increase in a more sedentary lifestyle over the past […]

Meeting Abstract 1.6  Friday, Jan. 4  Seas of Sand, From Desert to Beach: Sand as a Nesting Habitat for Fish, Turtles, and Tortoises MARTIN, K.L.; Pepperdine Univ. kmartin@pepperdine.edu Deserts and beaches are both characterized by sandy substrates, abundant sunshine, minimal fresh water, and desiccating terrestrial conditions. Surface substrates in these highly variable habitats experience rapid diurnal changes […]

Meeting Abstract 1.3  Friday, Jan. 4  Research paradigms in nutritional ecology inspired by Ken Nagy KARASOV, WH; Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison wkarasov@wisc.edu Although the majority of Ken Nagy’s work focused mainly on energy expenditure in free-living vertebrates, more than 20% of his journal publications were concerned with nutritional ecology. His highly empirical studies involving detailed budgets of […]

Meeting Abstract 1.1  Friday, Jan. 4  Reflections and Projections on Becoming a Physiological Ecologist NAGY, KA; University of California, Los Angeles kennagy@biology.ucla.edu The most important events on my path to becoming a physiological ecologist were: 1) recognizing that I was unusually strongly interested in wild animals and how they survived each day in nature, 2) learning that […]

Meeting Abstract 1.7  Friday, Jan. 4  Proximal causes of diet of in the lizard Phrynosoma platyrhinos in a northern desert scrub ANDERSON, R.A.; Western Washington University Roger.Anderson@wwu.edu Knowing the spatiotemporal patterns, causes, and consequences for both predator and prey has been a persistent challenge for ecologists. Testing hypotheses about prey use and prey availability under field conditions […]

Meeting Abstract 1.0  Friday, Jan. 4  Introduction Nagy, KA

Meeting Abstract 1.9  Friday, Jan. 4  Integrating physiology and conservation: Lessons from the Nagy lab HAZARD, L.C.; Montclair State University, NJ hazardl@mail.montclair.edu The developing field of conservation physiology has roots in field studies in physiological ecology, including techniques and approaches pioneered by Ken Nagy. Some recent research projects illustrate the increasing relevance of physiological ecology for conservation […]