Meeting Abstract 133-3  Monday, Jan. 7 08:30 – 08:45  Tools to understand seasonality in health: quantification of microbe loads and analyses of compositional ecoimmunological data reveal complex patterns in tortoise populations SANDMEIER, FC*; LEONARD, KL; TRACY, CR; DRAKE, KK; ESQUE, T; NUSSEAR, K; GERMANO , J; Colorado State University-Pueblo; Colorado State University-Pueblo; University of Nevada, Reno; US […]

Meeting Abstract 133-6  Monday, Jan. 7 09:15 – 09:30  Proteomic Characterization of Immune Responses and Post-infection Dynamics of Eunicea calyculata to late stage Eunicea Black Disease RICCI, C/A*; FUESS, L/E; MANN, W/T; CHAKRABARTY, J; JINKS, L/R; MYDLARZ, L/D; University of Texas at Arlington; University of Texas at Arlington; University of Texas at Arlington; University of Texas at […]

Meeting Abstract 133-2  Monday, Jan. 7 08:15 – 08:30  Oxidative damage increases with degree of simulated bacterial infection in tree swallow nestlings BUTLER, MW*; STIERHOFF, EN; CARPENETTI, JM; ADDESSO, AM; KNUTIE, SA; Lafayette College; Lafayette College; Lafayette College; University of Connecticut; University of Connecticut butlermw@lafayette.edu http://sites.lafayette.edu/butlermw/ Mounting an immune response destroys pathogens, but this response comes at […]

Meeting Abstract 133-5  Monday, Jan. 7 09:00 – 09:15  Effects of Royal Jelly and Juvenile Hormone on Growth and Immunity in Gromphadorhina portentosa and Drosophila melanogaster HAWKINS, TM*; MARSHALL, AS; SHORT, RA; WOLFORD, AM; DAVIS, JE; Radford University; Radford University; Radford University; Radford University; Radford University thawkins18@radford.edu Growth hormones play a key role not only in control […]

Meeting Abstract 133-4  Monday, Jan. 7 08:45 – 09:00  Immunity vs dispersal of Florida cane toads: physiological responses to LPS GARDNER, S*; ASSIS, VR; APPEL, A; MENDONÇA, MT; Auburn University; University of Sao Paulo; Auburn University; Auburn University stg0015@tigermail.auburn.edu Invasive species are predicted to have decreased immunity compared with conspecifics from more established ranges, specifically inflammatory responses […]

Meeting Abstract 133-1  Monday, Jan. 7 08:00 – 08:15  Effects of Elevated Corticosterone on Immune Response to Aeromonas hydrophila in Northern Leopard Frog Tadpoles WILCOXEN, TE*; WEBER, R; ZIMMERMAN, LM; Millikin University; Millikin University; Millikin University twilcoxen@millikin.edu Stress is known to have far-reaching effects on vertebrate immune defenses; however, it remains unclear to what extent stress hormones, […]

Meeting Abstract 133-7  Monday, Jan. 7 09:30 – 09:45  Body temperature regulation during the acute phase response in zebra finches TAPPER, SJ*; NOCERA, J; TATTERSALL, G; BURNESS, G; Trent University; University of New Brunswick; Brock University; Trent University simontapper@trentu.ca In birds, acute stress generally causes an increase in core body temperature. During this stress-induced hyperthermia, blood flow […]

Meeting Abstract 132-6  Monday, Jan. 7 14:45 – 15:00  Infrared-sensing snakes select ambush orientation based on thermal backgrounds SCHRAFT, H*; BAKKEN, G; CLARK, R; San Diego State University; University of California Davis haschraft@ucdavis.edu Sensory information drives the ecology and behaviour of animals and some animals are able to detect environmental cues unavailable to us. For example, rattlesnakes […]

Meeting Abstract 132-4  Monday, Jan. 7 14:15 – 14:30  Hiding in Plain Sight: Do Brown Trout Background Match in Simple Environments? WATKINS, MJ*; BROWN , HM; RUBEGA, MA; University of Connecticut ; University of Connecticut ; University of Connecticut mackenzie.watkins@uconn.edu In structurally complex environments, fish have two choices when faced with predation: flee or hide. Habitat degradation […]

Meeting Abstract 132-2  Monday, Jan. 7 13:45 – 14:00  Fish Personality Variation Affects Migration and Dispersal in the Dynamic Wetlands of the Everglades HOCH, JM*; SPADAFORE, S; CABANELAS, A; Nova Southeastern University; Nova Southeastern University; Nova Southeastern University jhoch@nova.edu The Everglades ecosystem is characterized by seasonal rains that expand and reduce habitat available for aquatic organisms. Small […]