Meeting Abstract 142-4 Sunday, Jan. 8 14:15 – 14:30 Sex-Specific Effects of Compromised Energy Metabolism on Immunity and Life-History BUCHANAN, JL*; MONTOOTH, KL; University of Nebraska, Lincoln justin.l.buchanan@gmail.com The physiological responses of organisms to short-term environmental stress, such as infection, can have long-term consequences for fitness, particularly if responses are inappropriate or nutrient resources are limited. Physiological […]
year: 2017
Octocorals demonstrate fitness tradeoffs associated with response to a disease outbreak
Meeting Abstract 142-2 Sunday, Jan. 8 13:45 – 14:00 Octocorals demonstrate fitness tradeoffs associated with response to a disease outbreak FUESS, LE*; MANN, WT; BRINKHUIS, V; STACY, C; MYDLARZ, LD; Univ. of Texas Arlington; Univ. of Texas Arlington; Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission; Univ. of Texas Arlington; Univ. of Texas Arlington fuess@uta.edu http://laurenfuess.weebly.com Octocorals are predicted […]
Modulation of reproductive physiology and cytokine expression by changes in photoperiod and immune challenge in red crossbills
Meeting Abstract 142-1 Sunday, Jan. 8 13:30 – 13:45 Modulation of reproductive physiology and cytokine expression by changes in photoperiod and immune challenge in red crossbills SCHULTZ, EM*; KLASING, KC; HAHN, TP; Kenyon College; Univ. of California, Davis; Univ. of California, Davis schultz1@kenyon.edu Seasonal variation in environmental conditions such as temperature, food availability, and likelihood of disease […]
Immune factor trade-offs in response to parasite threats
Meeting Abstract 142-5 Sunday, Jan. 8 14:30 – 14:45 Immune factor trade-offs in response to parasite threats KIRSCHMAN, L. J.*; QUADE, A. H. ; ZERA, A. J.; WARNE, R. W.; KIRSCHMAN, Lucas; Southern Illinois University; Southern Illinois University; University of Nebraska; Southern Illinois University l.j.kirschman@siu.edu Immune function is often involved in physiological trade-offs because of the energetic […]
The Eyeless Mexican Cavefish Astyanax mexicanus as a Model to Investigate Development and Evolution of the Gastrointestinal (GI) Tract
Meeting Abstract 141-1 Sunday, Jan. 8 13:30 – 13:45 The Eyeless Mexican Cavefish Astyanax mexicanus as a Model to Investigate Development and Evolution of the Gastrointestinal (GI) Tract RIDDLE, MR*; TABIN, CJ; Harvard Medical School, Boston mriddle@genetics.med.harvard.edu Animals flourish in nearly every environment on Earth as they have evolved numerous mechanisms to efficiently assimilate and use energy. […]
Spiraling into control investigating the function of the spiral intestine in Elasmobranchs
Meeting Abstract 141-3 Sunday, Jan. 8 14:00 – 14:15 Spiraling into control: investigating the function of the spiral intestine in Elasmobranchs LEIGH, SC*; HOFFMANN, SL; SUMMERS, AP; GERMAN, DP; University of California, Irvine; Florida Atlantic University; University of Washington ; University of California, Irvine scwright@uci.edu http://samanthacleigh.weebly.com Elasmobranchs, the sharks, skates and rays, have an expansion of the […]
Macronutrient effects on juvenile jumping spider growth
Meeting Abstract 141-4 Sunday, Jan. 8 14:15 – 14:30 Macronutrient effects on juvenile jumping spider growth WIGGINS, WD*; WILDER, SM; Oklahoma State University, Stillwater; Oklahoma State University, Stillwater will.wiggins@okstate.edu A large body size is important for many reasons, including increases in viable eggs, decrease risk of cannibalism, and increased success in male-male combat. However, building a large […]
Hunger games The expression of hypothalamic appetite-stimulating neuropeptides, reveals hydrodynamic-induced starvation in a larval fish
Meeting Abstract 141-2 Sunday, Jan. 8 13:45 – 14:00 Hunger games: The expression of hypothalamic appetite-stimulating neuropeptides, reveals hydrodynamic-induced starvation in a larval fish KOCH, L*; SHAINER, I; GUREVICH, T; GOTHILF, Y; HOLZMAN, R; Tel Aviv University; Tel Aviv University; Inter-University institute, Ielat; Tel Aviv University; Tel Aviv University liatkoch@gmail.com Larval fish suffer dramatic mortality in the […]
Ciliary Urns Development and Morphology in Synaptula hydriformis
Meeting Abstract 141-5 Sunday, Jan. 8 14:30 – 14:45 Ciliary Urns: Development and Morphology in Synaptula hydriformis CURTIS, MD*; TURNER, RL; Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne; Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne curtismi@uab.edu Ciliary urns are cornucopia-shaped coelomic organs known in no other sea cucumbers (holothuroids) except those of the suborder Synaptina (order Apoda). The excretory ability of […]
The evolution of novel jaw adductor muscle configurations in rodents new insights from kangaroo rats and jerboas using DICE CT
Meeting Abstract 140-6 Sunday, Jan. 8 14:45 – 15:00 The evolution of novel jaw adductor muscle configurations in rodents: new insights from kangaroo rats and jerboas using DICE CT KRENTZEL, D*; ANGIELCZYK, K; University of Chicago; Field Museum dkrentzel@uchicago.edu Rodent jaw adductor musculature and mandibular mechanics are unique among mammals. In rodents, incisor and molar occlusion are […]
