Meeting Abstract P3-13 Monday, Jan. 6 Investigating Environmental Contamination in the Lower Laguna Madre Through CYP1A Expression in Pinfish Liver DUBOIS, S; RAHMAN, A.F; RAHMAN, MD*; Department of Biology, University of Texas Rio Grande ; School of Earth, Environmental, and Marine Sciences, , University of Texas Rio Grande; School of Earth, Environmental, and Marine Sciences, , University […]
year: 2020
Intermittent Propulsion in Largemouth Bass
Meeting Abstract P3-125 Monday, Jan. 6 Intermittent Propulsion in Largemouth Bass COUGHLIN, DJ*; CHROSTEK, JD; ELLERBY, DJ; Widener University, Chester, PA; Widener University, Chester, PA; Wellesley College, MA djcoughlin@widener.edu Locomotion dominates energy budgets of animals, and selection should favor behaviors that minimize transportation costs. Recent field work has altered our understanding of the preferred modes of locomotion […]
Interactive Effects of Heat Stress and Pesticide Co-exposure on Osmoregulation and Antioxidant System in Gill and Kidney of Goldfish
Meeting Abstract P3-6 Monday, Jan. 6 Interactive Effects of Heat Stress and Pesticide Co-exposure on Osmoregulation and Antioxidant System in Gill and Kidney of Goldfish LACY, BD*; RAHMAN, MS; RAHMAN, MS; University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; University of Texas Rio Grande Valley brittney.lacy01@utrgv.edu Aquatic ecosystems are becoming increasingly inundated by […]
Integrating Digitized Natural History Collections into Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences
Meeting Abstract P3-231 Monday, Jan. 6 Integrating Digitized Natural History Collections into Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences KRUMM, JL*; SHEA, EK; WOODS, JL; Widener University, Chester, PA; Delaware Museum of Natural History, Wilmington; Delaware Museum of Natural History, Wilmington jlkrumm@widener.edu Undergraduate research in biology is effective in increasing student engagement, retention, and long-term success. Embedding research experiences in […]
Insights from a five-year partnership between Allegheny College and local STEM teachers
Meeting Abstract P3-222 Monday, Jan. 6 Insights from a five-year partnership between Allegheny College and local STEM teachers WHITENACK, LB; Allegheny College lwhitena@allegheny.edu https://sites.google.com/a/allegheny.edu/whitenack/ Standardized testing links K-12 student mastery of state educational standards to school funding, teacher job security, and student graduation. This can leave teachers little time to try out or refine new methodologies, including […]
Influence of mechanical linkages between the buccal and gill chambers on ventilatory kinematics
Meeting Abstract P3-158 Monday, Jan. 6 Influence of mechanical linkages between the buccal and gill chambers on ventilatory kinematics GABRIEL, AN*; BRAINERD, EL; OLSEN, A; HERNANDEZ, LP; CAMP, A; FARINA, SC; Howard University; Brown University; Brown University; The George Washington University; The University of Liverpool; Howard University ashton.gabriel@bison.howard.edu Gill ventilation is the process by which fishes pump […]
Individual changes in conspecific aggression across breeding stages an exploration into adaptive plasticity
Meeting Abstract P3-182 Monday, Jan. 6 Individual changes in conspecific aggression across breeding stages: an exploration into adaptive plasticity WEBER, AM*; GEORGE, EM; ROSVALL, KA; Indiana University, Bloomington; Indiana University, Bloomington; Indiana University, Bloomington abbweber@iu.edu Plasticity can enhance an individual’s fitness in dynamic environments. For instance, conspecific territorial aggression may be adaptive during pre-breeding competition for territories […]
Indications of stress in Anolis oculatus and Anolis cristatellus populations two years after Hurricane Maria
Meeting Abstract P3-241 Monday, Jan. 6 Indications of stress in Anolis oculatus and Anolis cristatellus populations two years after Hurricane Maria ZINN, D*; CONNOR, C; WATSON, CM; Midwestern State University; Midwestern State University; Midwestern State University drzinn1999@gmail.com http://www.watsonecolab.com In September of 2017, Hurricane Maria struck the Island of Dominica and caused widespread destruction. Among the animals effected […]
Incorporating Vision and Change at Elmhurst College a Departmental Approach
Meeting Abstract P3-232 Monday, Jan. 6 Incorporating Vision and Change at Elmhurst College: a Departmental Approach HEBERT, AK*; MINEO, PM; BENNETT, KF; KSIAZEK-MIKENAS, K; MARSH , TM; MELLGREN, EM; RAIMONDI, SL; Elmhurst College, IL; Elmhurst College, IL; Elmhurst College, IL; Elmhurst College, IL; Elmhurst College, IL; Elmhurst College, IL; Elmhurst College, IL amy.hebert@elmhurst.edu The Biology Department at […]
In vitro synergistic activity of antibiotics and red-eared slider plasma on bacterial growth
Meeting Abstract P3-43 Monday, Jan. 6 In vitro synergistic activity of antibiotics and red-eared slider plasma on bacterial growth MARTIN, MN*; ZIMMERMAN, LM; Millikin University; Millikin University mnmartin@millikin.edu From the use, overuse, and misuse of antibiotics, microorganisms in our environment are constantly altered, making bacterial illnesses tougher to overcome. Microbes have genetic capacities that allow them to […]
