Meeting Abstract P3-259 Saturday, Jan. 7 15:30 – 17:30 Fluid dynamics of chondrichthyan egg cases WINN, L*; FLAMMANG, BE; New Jersey Institute of Technology; New Jersey Institute of Technology winn@njit.edu Chondrichthyan development within an egg case may take multiple years before hatching. During the development of the embryo, flow is required through the egg case to move […]
year: 2017
Fighting in the heat Effects of temperature on aggression and agonistic outcomes
Meeting Abstract P3-92 Saturday, Jan. 7 15:30 – 17:30 Fighting in the heat: Effects of temperature on aggression and agonistic outcomes NGUYEN, K*; STAHLSCHMIDT, ZR; Univ. of the Pacific; Univ. of the Pacific zstahlschmidt@pacific.edu http://stahlschmidtlab.weebly.com Agonistic behavior (i.e., fighting) is an important component of intraspecific competition for many animals. Often, outcomes of agonistic contests serve as an […]
Factors Influencing Settlement Patterns on the Barnacle Chthamalus panamensis
Meeting Abstract P3-128 Saturday, Jan. 7 15:30 – 17:30 Factors Influencing Settlement Patterns on the Barnacle Chthamalus panamensis SANTANA RODRIGUEZ, KJ*; GASKIN, AF; COLLIN, R; University of Puerto Rico at Humacao; University of Idaho; Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute kelvin.santana@upr.edu The gregarious settlement of dominant intertidal organisms, such as barnacles, is essential for recruitment and it’s a critical […]
Exploring the Dying Art of Traditional Load Carrying Mechanical Properties of Bamboo Farmworker Poles in Vietnam
Meeting Abstract P3-233 Saturday, Jan. 7 15:30 – 17:30 Exploring the Dying Art of Traditional Load Carrying: Mechanical Properties of Bamboo Farmworker Poles in Vietnam SCHROEDER, RT*; CROFT, JL; BERTRAM, JEA; Biomedical Engineering, University of Calgary, AB, Canada; Centre of Exercise and Sports Science Research, School of Medical and Health Sciences, Edith Cowan University, Perth, Australia; Cumming […]
Examining the structure and function of brainstem neurons involved in sensorimotor processing of clasping behavior
Meeting Abstract P3-68 Saturday, Jan. 7 15:30 – 17:30 Examining the structure and function of brainstem neurons involved in sensorimotor processing of clasping behavior. GREEN, R*; RAPPOPORT, R; YEAGER, D; CODDINGTON, E; Willamette U.; Willamette U.; Willamette U.; Willamette U. rgreen@willamette.edu The brainstem of tetrapod vertebrates is essential for the generation, modulation, and maintenance of fundamental sensorimotor […]
Examining Atrazine Accumulation and Histological Changes in the Hepatopancreas of Crayfish Post-Exposure
Meeting Abstract P3-170 Saturday, Jan. 7 15:30 – 17:30 Examining Atrazine Accumulation and Histological Changes in the Hepatopancreas of Crayfish Post-Exposure YACOO, KE; DAYFIELD, DJ; MAXWELL, DN; BARAWI, KM; ABRAHAM, NK; EVANS, KE; BELANGER, RM*; ROBERTS-KIRCHHOFF, ES; University of Detroit Mercy; Marygrove College; University of Detroit Mercy; University of Detroit Mercy; University of Detroit Mercy; University of […]
Evolution of vocal circuits identifying neurons that underlie species-specific calls
Meeting Abstract P3-66 Saturday, Jan. 7 15:30 – 17:30 Evolution of vocal circuits: identifying neurons that underlie species-specific calls BARKAN, CL*; KELLEY, DB; ZORNIK, E; Columbia University; Columbia University; Reed College charlotte.barkan@gmail.com The motor circuits of closely related species are well suited for examining proximate mechanisms that underlie divergent behaviors. Vocalization is a stereotyped motor behavior essential […]
Evidence for Specialized Calcium Trafficking in a Muscle that Controls Rapid Woodpeckers Displays
Meeting Abstract P3-162 Saturday, Jan. 7 15:30 – 17:30 Evidence for Specialized Calcium Trafficking in a Muscle that Controls Rapid Woodpeckers Displays PETERSEN, JO*; SCHUPPE, ER; FUXJAGER, MJ; Wake Forest University petejo13@wfu.edu Many animals perform rapid display maneuvers in sexual and competitive interactions, and the ability to produce these physically demanding body movements often requires muscular adaptations. […]
Evaluating the effects of temperature on the metabolic rate of the Bluebanded Goby (Lythrypnus dalli)
Meeting Abstract P3-160 Saturday, Jan. 7 15:30 – 17:30 Evaluating the effects of temperature on the metabolic rate of the Bluebanded Goby (Lythrypnus dalli) RANGEL, R*; JOHNSON, D; California State University Long Beach racine.rangel@gmail.com As ocean temperatures steadily rise, marine species will be exposed to more extreme diel and seasonal fluctuations. These overall temperature increases may expose […]
Evaluating changes in zebrafish bone deposition rates across benthic and pelagic diets
Meeting Abstract P3-202 Saturday, Jan. 7 15:30 – 17:30 Evaluating changes in zebrafish bone deposition rates across benthic and pelagic diets NAVON, D*; OLEARCZYK, N; ALBERTSON, RC; Univ. Massachusetts Amherst; Univ. Massuchusetts Amherst; Univ. Massachusetts Amherst dina.navon.3@gmail.com Plasticity, or the ability of a single genotype to produce multiple phenotypes under different environmental conditions, allows species to respond […]
