Meeting Abstract 110.8 Wednesday, Jan. 7 11:45 Citizen science with high school students and adults from around the world participating in analysis of synaptic transmission COOPER, R.L.*; MAJEED, Z.R. ; MALLOY, C; ZEIDLER-WATTERS, K.; KRALL, R.M.; JOHNSON, D.; MAYO, S.; COLGAN, W.; CHUNG, W.-Y.; MEGIGHIAN, A.; DUPONT-VERSTEEGDEN, E.E.; Dept. Biol., Univ. KY; Dept. Biol., Univ. KY; Dept. […]
year: 2015
A behavioral syndrome in the house cricket (Acheta domesticus) varies across ontogeny
Meeting Abstract 110.1 Wednesday, Jan. 7 10:00 A behavioral syndrome in the house cricket (Acheta domesticus) varies across ontogeny SCHMIDT, EM*; PFENNIG, KS; UNC-Chapel Hill; UNC-Chapel Hill schmide@live.unc.edu Behavioral syndromes, or “animal personalities,” are correlations between one or more behavioral traits in a population. Although many studies have demonstrated the presence of behavioral syndromes in a variety […]
Unveiling the Nest Microbiome characterizing bacterial communities in nests of North American tree swallows and their relationships with egg yolk antibodies
Meeting Abstract 109.2 Wednesday, Jan. 7 10:30 Unveiling the Nest Microbiome: characterizing bacterial communities in nests of North American tree swallows and their relationships with egg yolk antibodies FORSMAN, AM*; ANGERT, ER; PERALTA-SANCHEZ, JM; KNIGHT, R; WINKLER, DW; Cornell University; Cornell University; University of Colorado, Boulder; University of Colorado, Boulder; Cornell University amf226@cornell.edu Birds deposit various immune […]
The relationship between immune costs and parasite protection is more really better
Meeting Abstract 109.7 Wednesday, Jan. 7 11:45 The relationship between immune costs and parasite protection: is more really better? BRACE, AJ*; MCCUE, MD; MARTIN, LB; University of South Florida; St. Mary’s University; University of South Florida abrace@mail.usf.edu Parasite exposure typically results in the energetically costly activation of the immune system. Despite the necessity of these responses, there […]
Parasite prevalence and leukocyte differentials in injured, malnourished, and orphaned birds of prey
Meeting Abstract 109.3 Wednesday, Jan. 7 10:45 Parasite prevalence and leukocyte differentials in injured, malnourished, and orphaned birds of prey. WILCOXEN, TE*; WROBEL, ER; SEITZ, J; NUZZO, J; Millikin University; Millikin University; Illinois Raptor Center; Illinois Raptor Center twilcoxen@millikin.edu http://faculty.millikin.edu/~twilcoxen/ Haemoparasites are prevalent among free-living birds, but the intensity of infection varies greatly and is known to […]
Interactions between Lymphoid Tissues and Antigenic Challenges in Cockatiels
Meeting Abstract 109.5 Wednesday, Jan. 7 11:15 Interactions between Lymphoid Tissues and Antigenic Challenges in Cockatiels WARREN, M/F*; RIEDL, N/E; KLASING, K/C; Auburn University; University of California, Davis; University of California, Davis mfw0006@auburn.edu Altricial birds are blind and naked when they hatch and must defend themselves against a pathogen-rich world with an immature immune system. Little is […]
Effects of photoperiod and food availability on regulation of innate immunity in Red Crossbills
Meeting Abstract 109.6 Wednesday, Jan. 7 11:30 Effects of photoperiod and food availability on regulation of innate immunity in Red Crossbills SCHULTZ, E.M.*; KLASING, K.C.; HAHN, T.P.; Univ. of California, Davis; Univ. of California, Davis; Univ. of California, Davis emschultz@ucdavis.edu An organism’s investment in costly physiological processes such as immune function is often variable and fluctuates in […]
Age-dependency of avian responses to West Nile virus
Meeting Abstract 109.4 Wednesday, Jan. 7 11:00 Age-dependency of avian responses to West Nile virus GERVASI, S.S.*; BINGHAM, A.; BURGAN, S.; UNNASCH, T.; MARTIN, L.B.; University of South Florida steph.gervasi@gmail.com Ontogenetic variation in traits related to survival can result in age-structured heterogeneity in natural populations. For example, the ability to cope with infectious disease is driven by […]
Symbiotic interactions influence development and survival in the dung beetle, Onthophagus gazella
Meeting Abstract 108.1 Wednesday, Jan. 7 10:15 Symbiotic interactions influence development and survival in the dung beetle, Onthophagus gazella SCHWAB, DB*; RIGGS, HE; MOCZEK, AP; Indiana University Bloomington; Indiana University Bloomington; Indiana University Bloomington schwabd@indiana.edu Host-symbiont interactions are a ubiquitous component of animal biology. However, the developmental and ecological relevance of these interactions, as well as their […]
Symbiotic Recruitment of Amino Acid Transporters in the Green Peach Aphid, Myzus persicae
Meeting Abstract 108.4 Wednesday, Jan. 7 11:00 Symbiotic Recruitment of Amino Acid Transporters in the Green Peach Aphid, Myzus persicae FENG, H*; DUNCAN, RP; WILSON, ACC; Department of Biology, University of Miami, Coral Gables; Department of Biology, University of Miami, Coral Gables; Department of Biology, University of Miami, Coral Gables h.feng1984@gmail.com Aphids and their endosymbiont, Buchnera aphidicola, […]
