Meeting Abstract 10-5 Thursday, Jan. 5 09:15 – 09:30 The origin of complex calls: inferences from phylogeny and function HARNESS, N*; SCHUL, J; University of Missouri; University of Missouri Harness@gmail.com Among closely related groups meadow katydids have unusually complex calls, consisting of buzzing and ticking phrases. In some species the tick/buzz pattern is highly stereotyped, while in […]
year: 2017
Repeated Evolution of Color Vision Underlies Rapid Diversification of Salticid Male Coloration
Meeting Abstract 10-1 Thursday, Jan. 5 08:15 – 08:30 Repeated Evolution of Color Vision Underlies Rapid Diversification of Salticid Male Coloration MOREHOUSE, NI*; ZUREK, DB; TAYLOR, LA; CRONIN, T; University of Cincinnati; University of Cincinnati; University of Florida, Gainesville; University of Maryland, Baltimore County nmorehouse@gmail.com A major goal of evolutionary biology is to understand the events that […]
Extreme Enlargement of the Cerebellum is Associated with the Evolution of Electroreception
Meeting Abstract 10-2 Thursday, Jan. 5 08:30 – 08:45 Extreme Enlargement of the Cerebellum is Associated with the Evolution of Electroreception SUKHUM, KV*; CARLSON, BA; Washington University in St. Louis; Washington University in St. Louis kvsukhum@wustl.edu While there are clear differences in relative brain region size across vertebrates, it is unclear how these patterns evolved. The concerted […]
Evolution of pheromone communication in lampreys
Meeting Abstract 10-4 Thursday, Jan. 5 09:00 – 09:15 Evolution of pheromone communication in lampreys BUCHINGER, TJ*; BUSSY, U; LI, K; WANG, H; BAKER, CF; HUERTAS, M; JIA, L; HAYES, MC; LI, W; JOHNSON, NS; Michigan State University ; Michigan State University ; Michigan State University ; Michigan State University ; bNational Institute of Water and Atmospheric […]
Evolution of diverse song functional morphology of the avian syrinx and motor control in suboscines and oscines
Meeting Abstract 10-7 Thursday, Jan. 5 09:45 – 10:00 Evolution of diverse song: functional morphology of the avian syrinx and motor control in suboscines and oscines. GARCIA, S.M.*; KOPUCHIAN, C.; FUXJAGER, M.J.; RIEDE, T.; GOLLER, F.; University of Utah; CECOAL-CONICET; Wakeforest University; Midwestern University; University of Utah Sarah.Garcia@utah.edu The avian vocal organ, the syrinx, gives rise to […]
Building a Phylogeny of Parasitic Wasps in the Genus, Cotesia, Based on Species-specific Courtship Songs
Meeting Abstract 10-6 Thursday, Jan. 5 09:30 – 09:45 Building a Phylogeny of Parasitic Wasps in the Genus, Cotesia, Based on Species-specific Courtship Songs BREDLAU, JP*; KESTER, KM; Virginia Commonwealth University; Virginia Commonwealth University bredlauj@vcu.edu http://kesterlab.com Acoustic signals play an important role in premating isolation based on sexual selection within many taxa. Evidence for several genera of […]
Birth-Death Dynamics Reveal how Phylogeny and Ecology Shape the Evolution of Mammalian Vomerolfaction
Meeting Abstract 10-3 Thursday, Jan. 5 08:45 – 09:00 Birth-Death Dynamics Reveal how Phylogeny and Ecology Shape the Evolution of Mammalian Vomerolfaction YOHE, LR*; ROSENTHAL, H; HOFFMANN, S; DAVALOS, LM; Stony Brook University; Smithtown High School; NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine; Stony Brook University laurel.yohe@stonybrook.edu http://laurelryohe.weebly.com// In mammals, social chemical cues are primarily detected by receptors in […]
Who Are the ‘Lazy’ Ants Inter-worker Variation Gives Insight into Potential Functions of Inactivity
Meeting Abstract 9-3 Thursday, Jan. 5 08:30 – 08:45 Who Are the ‘Lazy’ Ants? Inter-worker Variation Gives Insight into Potential Functions of Inactivity CHARBONNEAU, D*; DORNHAUS, A; University of Arizona; University of Arizona charbonneau.daniel@gmail.com http://lazyantguy.com/ Social insect colonies are commonly thought of as highly organized and efficient complex systems. And yet, social insects are also known to […]
Using a Neuroscience Approach to Uncover Patterns of Collective Behavior in Pulsing Corals
Meeting Abstract 9-8 Thursday, Jan. 5 09:45 – 10:00 Using a Neuroscience Approach to Uncover Patterns of Collective Behavior in Pulsing Corals SAMSON, J. E.*; MILLER, L. A.; UNC Chapel Hill; UNC Chapel Hill julia@unc.edu http://www.juliaesamson.com/ Xeniid corals, a family of soft corals, display a unique behavior: individual polyps within a colony actively pulse, increasing the local […]
The role of brain monoamines (serotonin (5-HT), octopamine, and dopamine in pavement ant aggression
Meeting Abstract 9-1 Thursday, Jan. 5 08:00 – 08:15 The role of brain monoamines (serotonin (5-HT), octopamine, and dopamine in pavement ant aggression BUBAK, AN; HOOVER, KM; RENNER, KJ; SWALLOW, JG; GREENE, MJ*; University of Colorado Denver; University of Colorado Denver; University of South Dakota; University of Colorado Denver; University of Colorado Denver michael.greene@ucdenver.edu Ant colonies are […]
