Meeting Abstract 122.3 Tuesday, Jan. 7 14:00 Developmental plasticity of locomotor morphology in an animal model for the quadrupedal-to-bipedal transition FOSTER, AD; University of Arizona adfoster@email.arizona.edu The evolution of bipedalism in the human lineage involved significant changes in musculoskeletal morphology to accommodate the locomotor shift from quadrupedalism to upright walking. However, the evolutionary mechanisms that underpin this […]
year: 2014
Bad Posture and its Effects on the Neck and Shoulder Suspension Apparatus of Humans A 3D Biomechanical Analysis
Meeting Abstract 122.6 Tuesday, Jan. 7 14:45 Bad Posture and its Effects on the Neck and Shoulder Suspension Apparatus of Humans: A 3D Biomechanical Analysis OSBORN, M.L.*; GE, J.; MELANCON, K.P.; RAU, A.R.P.; HOMBERGER, D.G.; Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge; currently University of Georgia, Athens; Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge; Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New […]
Two roads diverged 100 million years after a duplication
Meeting Abstract 120.2 Tuesday, Jan. 7 10:45 Two roads diverged 100 million years after a duplication. THOMPSON, A.M.*; ZAKON, H.H.; Univ. Texas, Austin ammonthompson@gmail.com Gene duplication is an important source of new genetic information. How gene families expand and diversify is especially important in the research of the genetics of adaptation. One particularly interesting example of gene […]
Tipping the scales Evolution of the allometric slope independently of average trait size
Meeting Abstract 120.1 Tuesday, Jan. 7 10:30 Tipping the scales: Evolution of the allometric slope independently of average trait size FRANKINO, W. A.*; STILLWELL, R. C.; DWORKIN, I. M.; SHINGLETON, A. W.; University of Houston; University of Houston; Michigan State University; Michigan State University frankino@uh.edu The scaling of body parts is central to the expression of morphology […]
The Drivers of Feeding Mode in Marine Teleost Fishes
Meeting Abstract 120.4 Tuesday, Jan. 7 11:15 The Drivers of Feeding Mode in Marine Teleost Fishes SONNEFELD, M.J.*; TURINGAN, R.G.; Florida Institute of Technology msonnefeld2008@my.fit.edu It is well known that the feeding mode of fish falls within a continuum of prey-capture techniques and behaviors; fish could use suction, ram, or manipulation (bite) to feed on a subset […]
Plasma vitellogenin in free-ranging loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) of the northwest Atlantic Ocean
Meeting Abstract 120.6 Tuesday, Jan. 7 11:45 Plasma vitellogenin in free-ranging loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) of the northwest Atlantic Ocean SMELKER, K.*; SMITH, L.; ARENDT, M.; SCHWENTER, J; ROSTAL, D; SELCER, K; VALVERDE, R; Southeastern Louisiana University; Southeastern Louisiana University; South Carolina Department of Natural Resources; South Carolina Department of Natural Resources; Georgia Southern University; Duquesne […]
Histological Investigation of the Adult Male American Alligator Phallus
Meeting Abstract 120.5 Tuesday, Jan. 7 11:30 Histological Investigation of the Adult Male American Alligator Phallus MOORE, BC*; GUILLETTE, LJ; Louisiana Tech University, Ruston; Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston bmoore@latech.edu Alligators are seasonal breeders with a courtship and breeding period occurring in April and May concurrent with a peak in circulating testosterone. However, the specific mechanics […]
Evolution of Shell Kinesis in Turtles Developmental Origins of a Convergent Phenotype During and After Embryogenesis
Meeting Abstract 120.3 Tuesday, Jan. 7 11:00 Evolution of Shell Kinesis in Turtles: Developmental Origins of a Convergent Phenotype During and After Embryogenesis CORDERO, G.A.; Iowa State University gcordero@iastate.edu Turtles have undergone several adaptive radiations during their 220 million-year history. They have successfully invaded freshwater, marine, and terrestrial ecosystems worldwide. Even so, the turtle body plan consisting […]
Pellet formation and transport by fire ants
Meeting Abstract 119.7 Tuesday, Jan. 7 11:45 Pellet formation and transport by fire ants MONAENKOVA, D.*; GRAVISH, N.; GOODISMAN, M.A.D.; GOLDMAN, D.I.; Georgia Institute of Technology, School of Physics; Georgia Institute of Technology, School of Physics; Georgia Institute of Technology, School of Biology; Georgia Institute of Technology, School of Physics dmonaen@physics.gatech.edu The red imported fire ant, Solenopsis […]
Lizards popping a wheelie Bipedal running in Australian agamid lizards
Meeting Abstract 119.5 Tuesday, Jan. 7 11:15 Lizards popping a wheelie: Bipedal running in Australian agamid lizards CLEMENTE, C. J.; University of Queensland c.clemente@uq.edu.au Bipedal locomotion is widespread among various taxa. While the reasons for bipedal locomotion in other taxa vary from energetic advantages to reassignment of the forearms to other uses, within lizards reasons for bipedal […]
