Meeting Abstract 95-7 Wednesday, Jan. 6 15:00 Structural Support for Gigantism in Polar Sea Spiders (Pycnogonida) TOBALSKE, B.W.*; LANE, S.J.; WOODS, H.A.; GUTIERREZ, M.M.; SHISHIDO, C.M.; MORAN, A.L.; Univ. Montana; Univ. Montana; Univ. Montana; Univ. Montana; Univ. Hawai‘i; Univ. Hawai‘i bret.tobalske@mso.umt.edu http://cas.umt.edu/dbs/flightlab/ Polar gigantism is common among diverse oceanic invertebrates, but the underlying mechanisms responsible for this […]
year: 2016
Mechanical Characterization of a Key Adaptation The Extraordinary Joint Material of Coralline Algae
Meeting Abstract 95-8 Wednesday, Jan. 6 15:15 Mechanical Characterization of a Key Adaptation: The Extraordinary Joint Material of Coralline Algae DENNY, M.W.*; KING, F.A.; Stanford University; Stanford University mwdenny@stanford.edu http://hopkinsmarinestation.stanford.edu/content/mark-denny Seaweeds survive on wave-swept shores primarily by being flexible, which poses a problem for coralline algae because their calcified cell walls are rigid. Approximately 100 million years […]
Mapping Fluke Stiffness as a Measure of Biofidelity in Artificial Fins
Meeting Abstract 95-5 Wednesday, Jan. 6 14:30 Mapping Fluke Stiffness as a Measure of Biofidelity in Artificial Fins LEWIS, GT*; KEMP, T; WHITE, C; CARTER, DJ; FISH, FE; BART-SMITH, H; University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA; University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA; University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA; University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA; West Chester University, West Chester, PA; University […]
From oxidative stress to exoskeleton material properties, intertidal mantis shrimp demonstrate tolerance to future ocean conditions
Meeting Abstract 95-4 Wednesday, Jan. 6 14:15 From oxidative stress to exoskeleton material properties, intertidal mantis shrimp demonstrate tolerance to future ocean conditions DEVRIES, M*; WEBB, S; TU, J; DEHEYN, D; TAYLOR, J; Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego mdevries@ucsd.edu http://scrippsscholars.ucsd.edu/mdevries Fluctuations in ocean CO2 concentration and temperature can be especially dramatic in the intertidal zone. […]
Effects of herbivory on the biomechanics of kelp in wave-swept environments
Meeting Abstract 95-6 Wednesday, Jan. 6 14:45 Effects of herbivory on the biomechanics of kelp in wave-swept environments BURNETT, N.P.*; KOEHL, M.A.R.; Univ. of California, Berkeley; Univ. of California, Berkeley burnettnp@berkeley.edu Kelp are ecologically-important organisms in wave-swept coastal areas where they provide food and habitat for many other organisms. Previous studies have shown that wounds from herbivory […]
Congener mussel species show opposite responses to elevated temperature
Meeting Abstract 95-2 Wednesday, Jan. 6 13:45 Congener mussel species show opposite responses to elevated temperature NEWCOMB, LA*; JEFFERDS, I; STRENGE, R; FRIEDMAN, CS; CARRINGTON, E; University of Washington; Penn Cove Shellfish; University of Washington; University of Washington; University of Washington newcombl@uw.edu One predicted biological consequence of rising temperatures due to global climate change are shifts in […]
Will behavioral compensation buffer species loss in a warming climate
Meeting Abstract 94-2 Wednesday, Jan. 6 13:45 Will behavioral compensation buffer species loss in a warming climate? FARALLO, VF*; WIER, BN; MILES, DB; Ohio University; John Carroll University; Ohio University vfarallo@gmail.com http://www.vincentfarallo.net One major goal in evolutionary ecology is estimating the potential of organisms to respond to altered thermal niches as a consequence of climate warming. One […]
Turbulent exposure to pollution alters the responses of crayfish Understanding the impact of real distributions of toxins on ecosystem functioning
Meeting Abstract 94-8 Wednesday, Jan. 6 15:15 Turbulent exposure to pollution alters the responses of crayfish: Understanding the impact of real distributions of toxins on ecosystem functioning LUDINGTON, TS*; MOORE, PA; Bowling Green State University; Bowling Green State University tluding@bgsu.edu http://personal.bgsu.edu/~pmoore/index.html Anthropogenic toxins in solution have detrimental effects on aquatic organisms. Within lotic systems, these toxins are […]
Predator Contributions to Belowground Responses to Warming
Meeting Abstract 94-4 Wednesday, Jan. 6 14:15 Predator Contributions to Belowground Responses to Warming MARAN, A.M.*; PELINI, S.L.; Bowling Green State Univ.; Bowling Green State Univ. audreym@bgsu.edu Identifying factors that control soil CO2 emissions will improve our ability to predict the magnitude of climate change soil ecosystem feedbacks. Despite the integral role of invertebrates in soil systems, […]
Potential effects of ocean acidification and thermal stress on intertidal communities in the field
Meeting Abstract 94-7 Wednesday, Jan. 6 15:00 Potential effects of ocean acidification and thermal stress on intertidal communities in the field BOURDEAU, P.E.*; HULL, W.; JONES, A.; MCINTIRE, L.; ROCHE, J.; ALLEN, B.J.; Humboldt State University; Humboldt State University; Humboldt State University; Humboldt State University; Humboldt State University; California State University Long Beach peb112@humboldt.edu Increasing atmospheric CO2 […]
