Meeting Abstract 86.3  Monday, Jan. 6 10:30  Toxin Degradation is a Community Effort in the Gut Microbiota of Mammalian Herbivores MILLER, A.W.*; DEARING, M.D.; University of Utah; University of Utah aaron.w.miller@utah.edu Mammalian herbivores are routinely faced with toxic challenges resulting from the regular consumption of plant secondary compounds (PSCs) in their diet. The PSC oxalate is widely […]

Meeting Abstract 86.7  Monday, Jan. 6 11:30  Sublte genetic changes in the two-component regulatory system etk effects anti-predatory behavior in the symbiotic bacterium, Vibrio fischeri NAVA, A.*; NISHIGUCHI, M.K.; New Mexico State University; New Mexico State University nish@nmsu.edu Biofilms are comprised of vast array of exopolysaccharides, channels, and bacteria that provide a stable environment for the consortium […]

Meeting Abstract 86.2  Monday, Jan. 6 10:15  Species-specific assembly of the gut microbiota in lemurs MCKENNEY, EA*; RODRIGO, A; YODER, AD; Duke University; NESCent; Duke Lemur Center eam50@duke.edu Microorganisms begin to colonize the infant gut soon after birth and play a crucial role in facilitating gastrointestinal (GI) and immune development. Gut microbial communities also protect against invasive […]

Meeting Abstract 86.1  Monday, Jan. 6 10:00  Gut microbes mediate plant-animal interactions with respect to dietary toxins KOHL, K.D.*; WEISS, R.B.; COX, J.; DALE, D.; DEARING, M.D.; Univ. of Utah; Univ. of Utah; Univ. of Utah; Univ. of Utah; Univ. of Utah kkohl78@gmail.com The foraging ecology of mammalian herbivores is strongly shaped by plant secondary compounds (PSCs) […]

Meeting Abstract 86.6  Monday, Jan. 6 11:15  Ecological Diversification of Vibrio fischeri During the Planktonic Phase & Subsequent Consequences for Squid Host Colonization SOTO, W*; TRAVISANO, M; NISHIGUCHI, M.K.; University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; New Mexico State University nish@nmsu.edu Stable microcosm experiments with bacteria have become model systems for studying microbial ecological […]

Meeting Abstract 86.5  Monday, Jan. 6 11:00  Dengue Adaptive Evolution: Measuring the Function of Natural Diversity in an Emerging Virus MOH, A.P.*; THONGSRIPONG, P.; BENNETT, S.N.; Virginia Tech; California Academy of Sciences; California Academy of Sciences annapm@vt.edu Dengue is a tropical to sub-tropical viral disease transmitted through mosquitoes to humans and other primates. The dengue virus is […]

Meeting Abstract 86.4  Monday, Jan. 6 10:45  Comparative microbial community diversity in the upper respiratory tract across Gopherus tortoise species WEITZMAN, C.L.*; SANDMEIER, F.C.; SNYDER, S.J.; TRACY, C.R.; University of Nevada, Reno; Lindenwood University, Belleville, IL; University of Nevada, Reno; University of Nevada, Reno weitzman.chava@gmail.com Of the five Gopherus tortoise species, all but the Texas tortoise are […]

Meeting Abstract 86.8  Monday, Jan. 6 11:45  Aerobic indicators and vascular distribution in the bacteriogenic light organ of Euprymna tasmanica (Cephalopoda: Sepiolidae) PATELUNAS, A.*; NISHIGUCHI, M.K.; New Mexico State University; New Mexico State University nish@nmsu.edu Symbiosis between the Southern dumpling squid, Euprymna tasmanica (Cephalopoda: Sepiolidae) and its luminescent bacterial symbiont, Vibrio fischeri, provides an experimentally tractable system […]

Meeting Abstract 85.1  Monday, Jan. 6 10:15  To pursue, or not to pursue, that is the question: A neuroethological investigation of dragonfly predation decisions LIN, H*; MISCHIATI, M; SIWANOWICZ, I; LEONARDO, A; HHMI Janelia Farm linh10@janelia.hhmi.org The dragonfly is an ancient aerial predator that specializes in capturing flying insects. Apart from their exceptional flying abilities, dragonfly predation […]

Meeting Abstract 85.3  Monday, Jan. 6 10:45  The antennal positioning response of flying honeybees ROY, T**; SANE, S.P; National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bangalore, India; National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bangalore, India tarunir@ncbs.res.in Antennal movements of insects are important for optimal acquisition of the sensory cues that they sample during specific behaviours. Although these behaviours are initiated […]