Meeting Abstract 97-5 Wednesday, Jan. 6 13:50 Reproductive Morphology of Oarfish Regalecus russelii FORSGREN, KL*; JAMAL, H; California State University, Fullerton; California State University, Fullerton kforsgren@fullerton.edu Little is known about the reproductive biology of oarfish (Regalecus russelii). In the last three years, as many oarfish have been discovered on southern California beaches; two females (Oct. 2013: 4.4m […]
year: 2016
Premaxillary protrusion in the ribbonfishes extreme suction production in the mesopelagic realm
Meeting Abstract 97-1 Wednesday, Jan. 6 13:30 Premaxillary protrusion in the ribbonfishes: extreme suction production in the mesopelagic realm? FERRY, LA*; PAIG-TRAN, EW; Arizona State; Cal State Fullerton Lara.Ferry@asu.edu http://morphology.asu.edu Jaw (premaxillary) protrusion is thought to be a key innovation correlated with the subsequent radiation and diversification of fishes. Extreme amounts of protrusion are associated with suction […]
Optimal quadrupedal locomotion
Meeting Abstract 97-9 Wednesday, Jan. 6 14:10 Optimal quadrupedal locomotion SRINIVASAN, M.; The Ohio State University srinivasan.88@osu.edu http://movement.osu.edu/publications.html Horses walk at slow speeds, trot at intermediate speeds, and gallop at high speeds. Other quadrupeds, including trained horses, can perform a variety of other gaits, such as an amble, pace, canter, tolt, etc. Here, we use a series […]
Myosin fiber types in moles Fast muscles make the slow burrower
Meeting Abstract 97-4 Wednesday, Jan. 6 13:45 Myosin fiber types in moles: Fast muscles make the slow burrower BUTCHER, MT*; THOMAS, DR; RISKIN, DK; MITCHELL, RM; HERMANSON, JW; Youngstown State University; Youngstown State University; Univ. of Toronto, Mississauga; Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta; Cornell University mtbutcher@ysu.edu http://mtbutcher.people.ysu.edu/Home.html Moles have modified forelimbs that allow them to apply remarkably […]
Morphology of the Bat Ankle Novel Structures for Ecological Specialization
Meeting Abstract 97-17 Wednesday, Jan. 6 14:50 Morphology of the Bat Ankle: Novel Structures for Ecological Specialization STANCHAK, K.E.*; SANTANA, S.E.; University of Washington and the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture; University of Washington and the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture stanchak@uw.edu The derived postcranial morphology of bats reflects their specialized ecology – […]
It’s all about being brief – how minute suction feeders beat creeping flow
Meeting Abstract 97-11 Wednesday, Jan. 6 14:20 It’s all about being brief – how minute suction feeders beat creeping flow MULLER, UK*; SCHWANER, MJ; BERG, O; California State University Fresno; Wageningen University; California State University Fresno umuller@csufresno.edu http://zimmer.csufresno.edu/~umuller/FBDS/FBDS-home/FBDS-home-welcome.html Suction feeding is the most common feeding mode in adult and larval fish. Yet our current understanding of its […]
Is the color of purple pirahnas only skin deep
Meeting Abstract 97-15 Wednesday, Jan. 6 14:40 Is the color of purple pirahnas only skin deep? TAFT, NK*; LAHTI, DC; University of Wisconsin-Parkside; Queens College, City University of New York taft@uwp.edu For hobbyists, fish coloration is an issue of particular importance, and can affect the value of individuals in the pet trade. Piranhas of the genus Serrasalmus […]
Functional morphology of joints
Meeting Abstract 97-13 Wednesday, Jan. 6 14:30 Functional morphology of joints SHARMA, N*; MANDRE, S; VENKADESAN, M; Yale Univ; Brown Univ; Yale Univ neelima.sharma@yale.edu http://mvlab.yale.edu Flexures and ligaments are the two predominant morphologies of articular joints in animals. Flexural joints use a soft elastic flexure that is contained entirely within the articular space, and constrains or permits […]
Function of the spiny dorsal fin of bluegill sunfish in turbulent conditions
Meeting Abstract 97-8 Wednesday, Jan. 6 14:05 Function of the spiny dorsal fin of bluegill sunfish in turbulent conditions MAIA, A*; PROBST, B; FOSTER, A; REEVES, JD; Eastern Illinois University; Eastern Illinois University; Eastern Illinois University; Eastern Illinois University amresendedamaia@eiu.edu http://castle.eiu.edu/maialab/home.htm Derived bony fishes have a spiny portion of the dorsal fin which has been proposed to […]
Cuticle indentation and morphology of bed bug tarsi visualized using a nanomanipulator and focused ion beam milling
Meeting Abstract 97-14 Wednesday, Jan. 6 14:35 Cuticle indentation and morphology of bed bug tarsi visualized using a nanomanipulator and focused ion beam milling LOUDON, C.*; BUSTAMANTE, J.; Univ. of California, Irvine; Univ. of California, Irvine cloudon@uci.edu Plant trichomes (sharp microscopic hairs) on leaves from bean plants pierce and entrap insect pests. Coincidentally, although bed bugs (Cimex […]
