Meeting Abstract P1-220 Thursday, Jan. 5 15:30 – 17:30 To bend a lionfish spine: Mechanical properties of fin spines of Pterois volitans GALLOWAY, K/A*; GRUBICH, J/R; PORTER, M/E; Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL; The Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago, IL; Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL kgalloway2016@fau.edu While venomous spines are used for defense in […]
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Thymus gland remodeling during natural and hormone-induced Xenopus laevis metamorphosis
Meeting Abstract P1-101 Thursday, Jan. 5 15:30 – 17:30 Thymus gland remodeling during natural and hormone-induced Xenopus laevis metamorphosis FOOTE, S*; MONHART, M; YEE, S; MAUCH, E; SCHREIBER, AM; St Lawrence University, NY; St Lawrence University, NY; St Lawrence University, NY; St Lawrence University, NY; St Lawrence University, NY aschreiber@stlawu.edu Anuran metamorphosis is modulated by the synergistic […]
Three-dimensional morphology and flow characteristics of baleen
Meeting Abstract P1-279 Thursday, Jan. 5 15:30 – 17:30 Three-dimensional morphology and flow characteristics of baleen JENSEN, MM*; SALADRIGAS, AH; BENNETT, AE; GOLDBOGEN, JA; Stanford University; Stanford University; Santa Catalina School; Stanford University mmjensen@stanford.edu http://stanford.edu/~mmjensen/ Baleen whales are filter feeders, consuming aggregations of zooplankton from the water column using baleen plates inside the mouth. Baleen consists of […]
Three-Dimensional Morphology of the Atlas Vertebra in Relation to Ecology in Primates, Rodents, and Relatives
Meeting Abstract P1-184 Thursday, Jan. 5 15:30 – 17:30 Three-Dimensional Morphology of the Atlas Vertebra in Relation to Ecology in Primates, Rodents, and Relatives VANDER LINDEN, A*; HEDRICK, BP; KAMILAR, JM; DUMONT, ER; Univ. of Massachussetts, Amherst; Univ. of Massachussetts, Amherst; Univ. of Massachussetts, Amherst; Univ. of Massachussetts, Amherst vanderlinden@bio.umass.edu Mammalian cervical vertebrae enable a variety of […]
Thinking outside of the axis The mammalian ovary can respond to physiological cues without neural input
Meeting Abstract P1-139 Thursday, Jan. 5 15:30 – 17:30 Thinking outside of the axis: The mammalian ovary can respond to physiological cues without neural input PEPPER, AW*; WILSTERMAN, K; BENTLEY, GE; UC Berkeley; UC Berkeley; UC Berkeley aimee.pepper@berkeley.edu The hypothalamus is a primary site for the integration of information that regulates reproductive function. In response to cues […]
Thermodynamic Equilibrium in Free-Swimming Swordfish
Meeting Abstract P1-165 Thursday, Jan. 5 15:30 – 17:30 Thermodynamic Equilibrium in Free-Swimming Swordfish ST. MARTIN, J*; STOEHR, A; AALBERS, S; SEPULVEDA, C; BERNAL, D; Univ. of Massachusetts Amherst; Univ. of Massachusetts Dartmouth; Pfleger Institute of Environmental Research; Pfleger Institute of Environmental Research; Univ. of Massachusetts Dartmouth jstmartin@umass.edu Swordfish (Xiphias gladius ) are large pelagic predators known […]
Thermal stress induces melanin production in a lungless salamander
Meeting Abstract P1-153 Thursday, Jan. 5 15:30 – 17:30 Thermal stress induces melanin production in a lungless salamander MATTHEWS, CR*; RIDDELL, EA; APANOVITCH, EK; RICE, CD; SEARS, MW; Clemson University; Clemson University; Clemson University; Clemson University; Clemson University eriddel@clemson.edu Animals that live in variable climates are often exposed to stressful conditions. Variable temperatures can be a harmful […]
Thermal acclimation and gene expression in rainbow smelt, Osmerus mordax
Meeting Abstract P1-207 Thursday, Jan. 5 15:30 – 17:30 Thermal acclimation and gene expression in rainbow smelt, Osmerus mordax COUGHLIN, DJ*; SHUMAN, JL; BRADLEY, MA; COUGHLIN, David; Widener University; Widener University; Widener University djcoughlin@widener.edu Rainbow smelt, Osmerus mordax, have an impressive ability to acclimate to very cold water. These fish express both anti-freeze proteins and glycerol in […]
The visual ecology of a New World cichlid
Meeting Abstract P1-33 Thursday, Jan. 5 15:30 – 17:30 The visual ecology of a New World cichlid IMHOFF, VE*; ANDERSON, C; GUMM, JM; CLOTFELTER, E; Stephen F. Austin State University; University of Alabama; Stephen F. Austin State University; Amherst College imhoffve@sfasu.edu Despite African cichlids being a classic system for understanding molecular adaptation of visual systems to the […]
The short and long of gliding
Meeting Abstract P1-260 Thursday, Jan. 5 15:30 – 17:30 The short and long of gliding KHANDELWAL, PC*; HEDRICK, TL; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill pranavk@live.unc.edu Natural habitats present gliding organisms with various challenges to negotiate as they move from one location to another in air. The glide target and execution may vary with behavior like […]
