Meeting Abstract P1-209 Thursday, Jan. 5 15:30 – 17:30 Diversity of placoid scale structure in sharks: surface roughness and 3D morphology ANKHELYI, M.V.; WAINWRIGHT, D.K.*; LAUDER, G.V.; Harvard University; Harvard University; Harvard University dylan.wainwright@gmail.com Sharks have a multitude of defining evolutionary structures that distinguish them from other clades of fish. One such striking feature is their skin. […]
year: 2017
Different Audiolures Lead to Different Sex-Ratio Biases in Northern Saw-whet Owl (Aegolius acadicus) Captures at Whitefish Point Bird Observatory
Meeting Abstract P1-82 Thursday, Jan. 5 15:30 – 17:30 Different Audiolures Lead to Different Sex-Ratio Biases in Northern Saw-whet Owl (Aegolius acadicus) Captures at Whitefish Point Bird Observatory DYKEMA, Z*; BERTUCCI, E; NERI, C; MACKENTLY, N; LINDSAY, A; Northern Michigan University; Northern Michigan University; Whitefish Point Bird Observatory; Whitefish Point Bird Observatory; Northern Michigan University zdykema@nmu.edu Northern […]
Dietary Analysis of the Invasive Rusty Crayfish in Their Native Range
Meeting Abstract P1-68 Thursday, Jan. 5 15:30 – 17:30 Dietary Analysis of the Invasive Rusty Crayfish in Their Native Range TRAN, MV*; MANNING, A; SCHEID, N; Univ. of Cincinnati, Blue Ash; Univ. of Cincinnati, Blue Ash; Univ. of Cincinnati, Blue Ash tranmk@uc.edu The rusty crayfish Orconectes rusticus is an invasive species that has undergone significant range expansion […]
Developmental plasticity of traits and multi-trait interactions in a wing-dimorphic cricket
Meeting Abstract P1-102 Thursday, Jan. 5 15:30 – 17:30 Developmental plasticity of traits and multi-trait interactions in a wing-dimorphic cricket PAK, C*; PARK, J; JOHNSON, D; ANDERSON, TK; STAHLSCHMIDT, ZR; Univ. of the Pacific; Univ. of the Pacific; Univ. of the Pacific; USDA-ARS; Univ. of the Pacific zstahlschmidt@pacific.edu http://stahlschmidtlab.weebly.com Animals vary in a range of important traits […]
Development of hatching ability in red-eyed treefrogs escape from complications
Meeting Abstract P1-56 Thursday, Jan. 5 15:30 – 17:30 Development of hatching ability in red-eyed treefrogs: escape from complications. SALAZAR-NICHOLLS, MJ*; ESCOBAR, KD; WARKENTIN, KM; Pontificia Universidad Católica, Ecuador; Western Connecticut State University; Boston University majonicholls2909@gmail.com http://sites.bu.edu/warkentinlab/ Hatching early allows embryos to escape threats to eggs, but increases risks to larvae. Red-eyed treefrogs hatch by rapidly releasing […]
Development and validation of the Five Core Concept Instrument (5CCI) to measure student conceptual understanding in biology
Meeting Abstract P1-13 Thursday, Jan. 5 15:30 – 17:30 Development and validation of the Five Core Concept Instrument (5CCI) to measure student conceptual understanding in biology CARY, TL*; WIENHOLD, C; BRANCHAW, JL; University of Wisconsin-Madison; University of Wisconsin-Madison; University of Wisconsin-Madison caryt@beloit.edu The Vision and Change report (AAAS, 2011) recommends that biology educators structure undergraduate teaching around […]
Determining water intake in wild Plain’s zebra (Equus quagga)
Meeting Abstract P1-288 Thursday, Jan. 5 15:30 – 17:30 Determining water intake in wild Plain’s zebra (Equus quagga) BARTLAM-BROOKS, HLA*; ROSKILLY, K; BUSE, C; LOWE, JC; BENNITT, E; HUBEL, TY; WILSON, AM; The Royal Veterinary College, London; The Royal Veterinary College, London; The Royal Veterinary College, London; The Royal Veterinary College, London; ORI, University of Botswana; The […]
Determining northern fur seal pup weaning with stable isotope and stomach content analyses
Meeting Abstract P1-65 Thursday, Jan. 5 15:30 – 17:30 Determining northern fur seal pup weaning with stable isotope and stomach content analyses GUELL, BA*; KURLE, CM; ZEPPELIN, TK; REAM, RR; Univ. of California, San Diego; Univ. of California, San Diego; NOAA/NMFS/MML; NOAA/NMFS/MML bguell@ucsd.edu Mammals undergo major dietary changes upon weaning, however their life histories can make it […]
Design and Analysis of Aerodynamic Force Platforms for Free Flight Studies
Meeting Abstract P1-270 Thursday, Jan. 5 15:30 – 17:30 Design and Analysis of Aerodynamic Force Platforms for Free Flight Studies HIGHTOWER, BJ*; INGERSOLL, R; CHIN, DD; LAWHON, C; HASELSTEINER, AF; LENTINK, D; Stanford University; Stanford University; Stanford University; Stanford University; Stanford University; Stanford University bhightow@stanford.edu We describe and characterize the design of the aerodynamic force platform (AFP), […]
Current Conditions Cause Stress for Some Aquatic Caddisflies in the Face of Drought and Warming
Meeting Abstract P1-157 Thursday, Jan. 5 15:30 – 17:30 Current Conditions Cause Stress for Some Aquatic Caddisflies in the Face of Drought and Warming KING, E.E.*; ALAURENT, T; FAY, S.A.; HENDRICKSON, C.; GAPUZ, J.; STILLMAN, J.H.; Univ. of California, Berkeley; Univ. of California, Berkeley; Univ. of California, Berkeley; Univ. of California, Berkeley; Univ. of California, Berkeley; Univ. […]
