Meeting Abstract P1-168  Thursday, Jan. 5 15:30 – 17:30  Taking the heat: High thermal tolerance of larval and adult mangrove snails CHAN, K.Y.K*; NG, T.P.T; NGO, J.; WILLIAMS, G.A. ; Hong Kong Univ. of Sci. and Tech. ; The Univ. of Hong Kong; Hong Kong Univ. of Sci. and Tech. ; The Univ. of Hong Kong karenchan@ust.hk […]

Meeting Abstract P1-2  Thursday, Jan. 5 15:30 – 17:30  TURBO: The Undergraduate Saco River Biodiversity Observatory; an LTER-style research experience to enhance STEM education FREDERICH, M.*; FLEFEL, I.; ROESE, U.; BYMERS, L.; ZEEMAN, S.; Univ. of New England, Biddeford; Univ. of New England, Biddeford; Univ. of New England, Biddeford; Univ. of New England, Biddeford; Univ. of New […]

Meeting Abstract P1-1  Thursday, Jan. 5 15:30 – 17:30  TEACHING STYLE IMPACTS STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT IN A RESEARCH-BASED UNDERGRADUATE SCIENCE COURSE HUFFMYER, AS*; LEMUS, J; Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology, University of Hawaii at Manoa; Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology, University of Hawaii at Manoa ashuff@hawaii.edu Inquiry-based instruction in undergraduate science courses connects students to research and prepares […]

Meeting Abstract P1-284  Thursday, Jan. 5 15:30 – 17:30  Swimming while feeding in fishes: What do guppies tell us about the roles of specialization and local adaptation? KANE, EA*; ROEDER, MM; DERUE, ML; Georgia Southern University; Colorado State University; Colorado State Universtiy ekane@georgiasouthern.edu http://emilyakane.blogspot.com Animals rely on coordinated and integrated behaviors to perform ecologically relevant tasks such […]

Meeting Abstract P1-241  Thursday, Jan. 5 15:30 – 17:30  Swimming behavior of the shore crab larva Carcinus maenas: the kinematics and Particle Image Velocimetry VELÁZQUEZ, CCS*; BERG, O; MULLER, UK; TSUKIMURA, B; California State University Fresno; California State University Fresno; California State University Fresno; California State University Fresno umuller@csufresno.edu Studies on locomotion of walking and swimming of […]

Meeting Abstract P1-0  Thursday, Jan. 5 15:30 – 17:30  Successful Predator Evasion by Squid Dependent on Multiple Sensory Modalities throughout Ontogeny YORK, CA*; BARTOL, IK; KRUEGER, PS; Virginia Wesleyan College; Old Dominion University; Southern Methodist University cyork@vwc.edu Cephalopods depend on multiple sensory systems for predator detection. In this study we examine the role of two sensory systems, […]

Meeting Abstract P1-230  Thursday, Jan. 5 15:30 – 17:30  Structural properties of the gliding membrane of the colugo (Galeopterus variegatus) BYRNES, G*; ALLEN, JJ; LIM, NTL; CHENEY, JA; Siena College; Brown University; National Institute of Education, Singapore; Royal Veterinary College gbyrnes@siena.edu Gliding evolved at least nine times in mammals. Despite the abundance and diversity of gliding mammals, […]

Meeting Abstract P1-174  Thursday, Jan. 5 15:30 – 17:30  Structural Mechanics of Cookiecutter Shark Jaws TRAVIS, K*; GRACE, M ; FORD, J; DECKER, S; HUBER, D; The University of Tampa; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; Univ. of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine; Univ. of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine; The University of Tampa kevin.travis@spartans.ut.edu Cookiecutter […]

Meeting Abstract P1-231  Thursday, Jan. 5 15:30 – 17:30  Stress Concentration at the Ligament-Bone Interface BIRIA, A*; MANDRE, S; VENKADESAN, M; Yale University; Brown University; Yale University aisa.biria@yale.edu Ligaments are over ten-fold softer than the bones that they attach to. Such mismatched materials, with large differences in their Young’s modulus, suffer from high stress concentrations at the […]

Meeting Abstract P1-9  Thursday, Jan. 5 15:30 – 17:30  Stepping into Science: engagement doesn’t have to be a selfless act SELF DAVIES, ZT*; USHERWOOD, JR; The Royal Veterinary College, London; The Royal Veterinary College, London zself@rvc.ac.uk There is an increasing drive from funding bodies, learned societies and policy makers for more researchers to engage and communicate with […]