Meeting Abstract 131-2 Sunday, Jan. 8 10:15 – 10:30 Female-biased sex ratio of immature Kemp’s ridley sea turtles in the northern Gulf of Mexico BEVAN, E.M.*; COLEMEN, A.; WIBBELS, T.; SELANGI, M; University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL; Institute for Marine Mammal Studies, Gulfport, MS and Birmingham Audubon Society, AL; University of Alabama at Birmingham; Institute for […]
year: 2017
Environmental drivers of variation in maternal investment of Colobocentrotus atratus across the Hawaiian Archipelago
Meeting Abstract 131-5 Sunday, Jan. 8 11:00 – 11:15 Environmental drivers of variation in maternal investment of Colobocentrotus atratus across the Hawaiian Archipelago MORISHIGE, K*; MORAN, AL; University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa; University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa kimmhkm@hawaii.edu Hawai’i’s intertidal shorelines are extremely vulnerable to rising ocean temperatures, habitat degradation, and harvesting pressure. In response to these […]
A flow network model of rat dynamics in New Orleans
Meeting Abstract 131-3 Sunday, Jan. 8 10:30 – 10:45 A flow network model of rat dynamics in New Orleans RAEL, R C*; TAYLOR, C; Tulane University; Tulane University rrael@tulane.edu Ecological and societal communities concurrently change and reassemble in response to one another following a traumatic event such as a natural disaster. This recovery process can potentially provide […]
Undulatory fishes increase tail beat amplitude during acceleration for high propulsive efficiency
Meeting Abstract 130-6 Sunday, Jan. 8 11:45 – 12:00 Undulatory fishes increase tail beat amplitude during acceleration for high propulsive efficiency AKANYETI, O*; YANAGITSURU, YR; STEWART, WJ; LAUDER, GV; LIAO, JC; University of Florida; University of Florida; Eastern Florida State College; Harvard University; University of Florida otar@whitney.ufl.edu The ability to accelerate quickly is essential for survival, as […]
Thermal Acclimation and Red Muscle Function in Rainbow Smelt, Osmerus mordax, and Rainbow Trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss
Meeting Abstract 130-1 Sunday, Jan. 8 10:30 – 10:45 Thermal Acclimation and Red Muscle Function in Rainbow Smelt, Osmerus mordax, and Rainbow Trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss SHUMAN, JL*; COUGHLIN, DJ; Widener University; Widener University jshuman@mail.widener.edu Climate change is affecting the thermal environment of aquatic organisms. This work explores how changes in the thermal environment affect rainbow smelt (Osmerus […]
The Influence of the Peduncle on Swimming Performance in Thunniform Swimmers
Meeting Abstract 130-4 Sunday, Jan. 8 11:15 – 11:30 The Influence of the Peduncle on Swimming Performance in Thunniform Swimmers LEWIS, GT*; ZHU, R; ZHU, JZ; BART-SMITH, H; University of Virginia; University of Virginia; University of Virginia; University of Virginia gtl6eh@virginia.edu The peduncle of thunniform swimmers provides a region of interest when studying the swimming mechanism of […]
Noisy work loops A new technique for understanding how muscle intrinsic properties contribute to the non-steady dynamics of rhythmic movements
Meeting Abstract 130-3 Sunday, Jan. 8 11:00 – 11:15 Noisy work loops: A new technique for understanding how muscle intrinsic properties contribute to the non-steady dynamics of rhythmic movements CARR, JA*; ANKARALI, MM; DANOS, N; COWAN, NJ; TYTELL, ED; Tufts Univ.; Middle East Technical Univ.; Univ. of San Diego; Johns Hopkins Univ.; Tufts Univ. jennifer.carr@tufts.edu Intrinsic muscle […]
Effects of Peduncle Flexibility on Thunniform Swimming Performance
Meeting Abstract 130-5 Sunday, Jan. 8 11:30 – 11:45 Effects of Peduncle Flexibility on Thunniform Swimming Performance ZHU, R*; LEWIS, GT; BART-SMITH, H; Univ. of Virginia; Univ. of Virginia; Univ. of Virginia rz6eg@virginia.edu Thunniform swimming has been recognized as an efficient swimming type for high-speed travelers such as tuna. When tuna swims, the majority of motion happens […]
Characterizing body twisting in elongate fishes kinematics, mechanics, and control
Meeting Abstract 130-2 Sunday, Jan. 8 10:45 – 11:00 Characterizing body twisting in elongate fishes: kinematics, mechanics, and control DONATELLI, CM*; SUMMERS, AP; TYTELL, ED; Tufts University; Friday Harbor Labs, University of Washington; Tufts University cassandra.donatelli@tufts.edu Fish live in a complex three-dimensional world and need to actively adapt their swimming behavior to a range of environments. The […]
Wavy Enamel in Hadrosaurid Dinosaurs with Grinding Dentitions Functioned to Limit Fracture Damage through Energy-Robbing Crack Deflection and Channeling
Meeting Abstract 129-2 Sunday, Jan. 8 10:15 – 10:30 Wavy Enamel in Hadrosaurid Dinosaurs with Grinding Dentitions Functioned to Limit Fracture Damage through Energy-Robbing Crack Deflection and Channeling ERICKSON, GM*; KUHN-HENDRICKS, SM; SIDEBOTTOM, MA; CURRY, JF; ZENG, G; NORELL, MA; KRICK, BA; Florida State University, Tallahassee; Florida State University, Tallahassee; Lehigh University, Bethlehem; Lehigh University, Bethlehem; Lehigh […]
