Meeting Abstract P3-137 Monday, Jan. 6 The Effect of Substrate on Terrestrial Locomotion in Lepidosiren paradoxa, the South American Lungfish, Informs the Water-to-Land Transition REDMANN, E*; WARD, AB; Adelphi University; Adelphi University eredmann@adelphi.edu The transition of life onto land was a pivotal moment in evolutionary history. In order to better understand this important event, we can look […]
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The Effect of Shell Shape on Burrowing Dynamics in Granular Media
Meeting Abstract P3-136 Monday, Jan. 6 The Effect of Shell Shape on Burrowing Dynamics in Granular Media TREERS, LK*; STUART, H; University of California, Berkeley; University of California, Berkeley ltreers@berkeley.edu The dynamics of burrowing and locomotion within granular media by legged invertebrates is extremely complex. The forces experienced by organisms are governed by substrate properties, the path […]
The Effect of Colony Relocation Stress on Honeybee Immunity
Meeting Abstract P3-45 Monday, Jan. 6 The Effect of Colony Relocation Stress on Honeybee Immunity WEIER, D*; RANCHOD, P; STEFFENSON , M; St. Edward’s University; St. Edward’s University; St. Edward’s University davweier@gmail.com Honeybee (Apis mellifera) populations have been reported to be in decline, the cause of which is not fully known or understood, but the phenomenon has […]
The Effect of Arginine Vasotocin on Competitive Behavior in Hyla chrysoscelis
Meeting Abstract P3-34 Monday, Jan. 6 The Effect of Arginine Vasotocin on Competitive Behavior in Hyla chrysoscelis CLAPP, N*; REICHERT, M; CLAPP, Nicole; Oklahoma State University nicole.clapp@okstate.edu Hormones play an important role in animal social behavior, including competitive behaviors. Previous studies demonstrate that the hormone Arginine Vasotocin (AVT) modulates the calling behavior of different frog species. Male […]
The Aerodynamics and Energetics of a Long-Distance Flying Beetle Studied Using PIV
Meeting Abstract P3-160 Monday, Jan. 6 The Aerodynamics and Energetics of a Long-Distance Flying Beetle Studied Using PIV RIBAK, G*; URCA, T; DEBNATH, AK; STEFANINI, J; GURKA, R; Tel Aviv University; Tel Aviv University; Coastal Carolina University; TSI France; Coastal Carolina University gribak@tauex.tau.ac.il https://galribak.weebly.com/ The mango stem-borer (Batocera rufomaculata) is a large beetle (body mass up to […]
Testing for differences in temperature-dependent activity between introduced Anolis sagrei and native Anolis carolinensis in the US
Meeting Abstract P3-188 Monday, Jan. 6 Testing for differences in temperature-dependent activity between introduced Anolis sagrei and native Anolis carolinensis in the U.S. RYAN, L M*; GUNDERSON, A; Tulane University lryan2@tulane.edu As we move further into the Anthropocene, introduced species continue to be a major environmental problem . As such, understanding how introduced species become successful is […]
Testicular histopathology in an Alzheimer’s disease model
Meeting Abstract P3-104 Monday, Jan. 6 Testicular histopathology in an Alzheimer’s disease model STEPHENS, ER*; HARRIS, BN; PRATER, CM; SOTO, PL; CARR, JA; Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX; Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX; Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX; Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA; Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX emily.r.stephens@ttu.edu Plaques in the brain formed through the […]
Temporal Examination of Myoglobin and Myosin Heavy Chain Expression Patterns in Skeletal Muscle Cells
Meeting Abstract P3-110 Monday, Jan. 6 Temporal Examination of Myoglobin and Myosin Heavy Chain Expression Patterns in Skeletal Muscle Cells LARSON, A M*; KANATOUS, S B; Colorado State University; Colorado State University spashley@rams.colostate.edu Myoglobin is a hemoprotein expressed in vertebrate muscle that has been shown to ameliorate the effects of tissue ischemia experienced by mammalian divers during […]
Temperate forests How climate change affects growth and phenology
Meeting Abstract P3-237 Monday, Jan. 6 Temperate forests! How climate change affects growth and phenology AYALA, A.N*; CHAMBERLAIN, C.; HOLBROOK, N.M; University of Texas at Austin, Summer Research Opportunities at Harvard; Harvard Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology; Harvard Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology aliayala5@gmail.com Plants are an organism commonly used to study climate change. Because […]
Teaching Epithelial Transport as a Core Concept in Physiology
Meeting Abstract P3-226 Monday, Jan. 6 Teaching Epithelial Transport as a Core Concept in Physiology SILVERTHORN, DU; SILVERTHORN, Dee; University of Texas at Austin silverthorn@utexas.edu Epithelial transport is an ideal subject for teaching basic biological concepts, including homeostasis, compartmentation, cell membrane transport, cell-cell communication, flow down gradients, and energy use. Teaching the principles of epithelial transport can […]
