Meeting Abstract P3-159  Monday, Jan. 6  Regulation of Narial Patency in Alligator mississippiensis YOUNG, BA*; ADAMS, J; KNOCHE, L; CRAMBERG, M; KLASSEN, M; Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine byoung@atsu.edu Terrestrial and amphibious tetrapods have developed a variety of means of regulating the patency of the external nares. Crocodilians have smooth muscles associated with the external nares and […]

Meeting Abstract P3-37  Monday, Jan. 6  Rapid effects of androgens on olfaction in the zebrafish, Danio rerio KRATOCHVIL, LB*; SMALL, TW; THOMPSON, RR; Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME; Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME; Oxford College of Emory University, GA lbkratoc@bowdoin.edu Steroids are molecular messengers that regulate a variety of bodily functions, including behavioral responses to stimuli. Classically, steroids have […]

Meeting Abstract P3-33  Monday, Jan. 6  Rapid Progestin Induction of Sperm Hypermotility in Marine Fish through Membrane Progestin Receptor Alpha THOMAS, P*; PANG, YF; TAN, W; University of Texas at Austin; University of Texas at Austin; University of Texas at Austin peter.thomas@utexas.edu Knowledge of the mechanisms regulating sperm motility would enable the development of more reliable methods […]

Meeting Abstract P3-11  Monday, Jan. 6  Quantification of BPA Retention in Planaria FLOOD, S*; DEPAOLA, N; MOODY, T; MASS, S; ST. JOHN, P; SUNY New Paltz; SUNY New Paltz; SUNY New Paltz; SUNY New Paltz; SUNY New Paltz floodb1@hawkmail.newpaltz.edu Bisphenol-A (BPA) is a xenostrogenic environmental pollutant produced in large quantities by human industry, including plastic manufacturing and […]

Meeting Abstract P3-36  Monday, Jan. 6  Prolactin influences osmoregulation in adult African clawed frogs, Xenopus laevis. ZIAUDDIN, LS; SARATHY, J; HALL, IC*; HALL, Ian; Benedictine University; Benedictine University; Benedictine University ihall@ben.edu Amphibians are able to osmoregulate through their skin, and hormones can modulate these processes. In anuran amphibians, prolactin typically increases ion movement across the skin. However, […]

Meeting Abstract P3-142  Monday, Jan. 6  Preference and Performance in Flatfish Burial WEST, J*; FARINA, S; GIBB, A; Howard University; Howard University; Northern Arizona University joshua.west@bison.howard.edu Flatfish burial performance varies based on size of the fish and size of the substrate particles. Additionally, species demonstrate preferences for different grain sizes. In this project, flatfish burial experiments were […]

Meeting Abstract P3-167  Monday, Jan. 6  Predicting muscle length changes from EMG activation in Manduca sexta VON HAGEL, AA*; MALINGEN, SA; DANIEL, TL; University of Washington, Seattle, WA; University of Washington, Seattle, WA; University of Washington, Seattle, WA danielt@uw.edu Dynamic coordination of animal motion depends on the interaction between the neuromuscular system and body mechanics. An open […]

Meeting Abstract P3-133  Monday, Jan. 6  Predatory selection across stages of limb and tail development in Xenopus tadpoles KINSEY, CT*; BLOB, RW; Clemson University ckinsey@clemson.edu http://kinseyc.weebly.com Anurans undergo dramatic structural changes during metamorphosis, in which the tail is resorbed, and fore- and hindlimbs emerge. These structural changes cause a shift in locomotor mechanics, from axial to appendicular-based […]

Meeting Abstract P3-243  Monday, Jan. 6  Predatory Behavior of Octopus rubescens in Response to Elevated Carbon Dioxide and Temperature ALBA, JC*; ONTHANK, KL; Walla Walla University; Walla Walla University jomarie.alba@wallawalla.edu Increasing carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere has resulted in global ocean warming and acidification. Little research has been conducted on how these ocean changes will impact […]

Meeting Abstract P3-121  Monday, Jan. 6  Predator-Prey Swimming Kinematics of Sphyrna mokarran and Carcharhinus limbatus KIRWAN, DJ*; RUDDY, BT; PORTER, ME; Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Fl; Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Fl; Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Fl bruddy2018@fau.edu With the commercial availability of aerial drones, we are able to document animal interactions in the wild, […]