Meeting Abstract P2-242 Friday, Jan. 6 15:30 – 17:30 Circadian Organization of Hemolymph Content and Volume in association with Juvenile Hormone in a Flight Capable field cricket, Gryllus firmus ADAM, KM*; CLARK, RM; WILLIAMS, CM; Univ. of California, Berkeley; Univ. of California, Berkeley; Univ. of California, Berkeley katelynadam1@berkeley.edu Temporal organization is an important aspect of organismal biology, […]
year: 2017
Ciliary-driven currents may enhance olfactory sampling in nudibranch gastropods
Meeting Abstract P2-158 Friday, Jan. 6 15:30 – 17:30 Ciliary-driven currents may enhance olfactory sampling in nudibranch gastropods AMES, AM*; MURRAY, JA; Friday Harbor Labs, University of Washington; California State University, East Bay aames@uw.edu http://www20.csueastbay.edu/directory/profiles/biol/murrayjames.html Chemosensation is a key component of navigation and communication for aquatic invertebrates. The posterior tentacles of nudibranchs are called rhinophores and are […]
Characterizing the Biodiversity of Botryllids
Meeting Abstract P2-199 Friday, Jan. 6 15:30 – 17:30 Characterizing the Biodiversity of Botryllids FERGUSSON, R*; CLANCY, D; DONAHOE, K; COHEN, SC; San Francisco State University – Romberg Tiburon Center; Tufts University; San Francisco State University – Romberg Tiburon Center ryan.fergusson.270@gmail.com Botryllids are colonial styelid ascidians renowned for their advanced allorecognition and regenerative capabilities. These traits show […]
Characterizing sweet taste perception in the tataupa tinamou (Crypturellus tataupa) and the feral pigeon (Columba livia)
Meeting Abstract P2-155 Friday, Jan. 6 15:30 – 17:30 Characterizing sweet taste perception in the tataupa tinamou (Crypturellus tataupa) and the feral pigeon (Columba livia) COCKBURN, GD*; BALDWIN, MW; Max Planck Institute for Ornithology; Max Planck Institute for Ornithology gcockburn@orn.mpg.de Sweet taste perception is a valuable sensory tool influencing diet choice and ecological niche. Notably, for species […]
Characterization of cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterases expressed in the decapod crustacean molting gland
Meeting Abstract P2-265 Friday, Jan. 6 15:30 – 17:30 Characterization of cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterases expressed in the decapod crustacean molting gland RIFAI, N M*; MYKLES, D L; Colarodo State University; Colarodo State University nadarifai2008@yahoo.com Cyclic nucleotides mediate the repression of the crustacean molting gland (Y-organ or YO) by molt-inhibiting hormone (MIH). When MIH levels decline, the YO […]
Characterization of a Corticosterone Response Gene in Xenopus Tropicalis
Meeting Abstract P2-88 Friday, Jan. 6 15:30 – 17:30 Characterization of a Corticosterone Response Gene in Xenopus Tropicalis SCHNEIDER, KA*; SHEWADE, LH; BUCHHOLZ, DR; SCHNEIDER, Kateli; University of Cincinnati; University of Cincinnati; University of Cincinnati schneik9@mail.uc.edu Mechanisms underlying the developmental origins of chronic adult diseases have yet to be determined. An important finding is that stress experienced […]
Characterization of Sex Hormone Binding Protein Alpha-fetoprotein Production During Natural Sexual Differentiation and Endocrine Disruption
Meeting Abstract P2-93 Friday, Jan. 6 15:30 – 17:30 Characterization of Sex Hormone Binding Protein Alpha-fetoprotein Production During Natural Sexual Differentiation and Endocrine Disruption. MOGUS, JP*; AMATO, CM; MCCOY, KA; East Carolina University; East Carolina University; East Carolina University mogusj15@students.ecu.edu http://kristamccoylab.weebly.com/ The correct milieu, concentration, and timing of exposure to sex hormones are essential for normal development […]
Changes in Cardiac Mitochondrial Bioenergetics after 24h of Crude Oil Exposure in Sub-adult Mahi-mahi (Coryphaena hippurus)
Meeting Abstract P2-237 Friday, Jan. 6 15:30 – 17:30 Changes in Cardiac Mitochondrial Bioenergetics after 24h of Crude Oil Exposure in Sub-adult Mahi-mahi (Coryphaena hippurus) REYNOLDS KIRBY, A.*; NELSON, D.; HEUER, R.; MAGER, E.; STIEGLITZ, J.; GROSELL, M.; BENETTI, D.; CROSSLEY II, D.A.; University of North Texas, Denton; University of North Texas, Denton; University of North Texas, […]
Catch her while you can Increased mating activity as the season progresses in an Eastern North American harvestman, Leiobunum ventricosum (Arachnida, Opiliones, Eupnoi)
Meeting Abstract P2-122 Friday, Jan. 6 15:30 – 17:30 Catch her while you can: Increased mating activity as the season progresses in an Eastern North American harvestman, Leiobunum ventricosum (Arachnida, Opiliones, Eupnoi) IKAGAWA, RM; KAHN, PC; LARSEN, EM*; FOWLER-FINN, KD; BOYER, SL; Macalester College; Macalester College; Macalester College; St Louis University; Macalester College boyer@macalester.edu http://www.macalester.edu/~boyer/Site/Home.html Reproductive behavior […]
Candidate Genes for Reproductive Timing in Female Eastern Bluebirds (Sialia sialis)
Meeting Abstract P2-137 Friday, Jan. 6 15:30 – 17:30 Candidate Genes for Reproductive Timing in Female Eastern Bluebirds (Sialia sialis) MCDONALD, KL*; GRINDSTAFF, JL; CAMPBELL, P; Grinnell College; Oklahoma State University; Oklahoma State University mcdonald2@grinnell.edu In an age of global climate change, it is important to understand how organisms respond and adapt to changes in their environment. […]
