Meeting Abstract 108-5 Tuesday, Jan. 7 09:00 – 09:15 A computational framework for quantifying the maneuvering performance of free-swimming rorqual whales SEGRE, PS*; GOLDBOGEN, JA; Stanford University; Stanford University psegre@stanford.edu Maneuverability, defined generally as the ability to change speed and direction, is critical to survival. Rorqual whales, the world’s largest vertebrates, survive by catching much smaller and […]
year: 2020
To Freeze or Not to Freeze Cold Tolerance Strategies in an Antarctic Midge
Meeting Abstract 107-7 Tuesday, Jan. 7 09:30 – 09:45 To Freeze or Not to Freeze: Cold Tolerance Strategies in an Antarctic Midge TEETS, NM*; DALRYMPLE, EG; HILLIS, MH; LEE, RE; DENLINGER, DL; University of Kentucky, Lexington; University of Kentucky, Lexington; University of Kentucky, Lexington; Miami University, Oxford, OH; Ohio State University, Columbus n.teets@uky.edu http://www.teetslab.com For freeze-tolerant insects, […]
Three-way genomic characterization (molecular evolution, gene expression, and DNA methylation) of the key morphological Innovation of the coral genus Acropora
Meeting Abstract 107-2 Tuesday, Jan. 7 08:15 – 08:30 Three-way genomic characterization (molecular evolution, gene expression, and DNA methylation) of the key morphological Innovation of the coral genus Acropora DIXON, G*; MATZ, MV; University of Texas at Austin; University of Texas at Austin grovesdixon@gmail.com https://grovesdixon.weebly.com/ The role of DNA methylation in invertebrate gene regulation, if any, remains […]
Pathway-Dependent Patterns of Gene and Protein Expression Variation Exposed by Thermal Stress in the Intertidal Mussel
Meeting Abstract 107-5 Tuesday, Jan. 7 09:00 – 09:15 Pathway-Dependent Patterns of Gene and Protein Expression Variation Exposed by Thermal Stress in the Intertidal Mussel TANNER, RL*; GLEASON, LU; DOWD, WW; Washington State Univ.; Sacramento State Univ.; Washington State Univ. richelle.tanner@wsu.edu http://www.richelletanner.com Heterogeneous environments like the intertidal zone vary in environmental conditions over time and space, potentially […]
How does a shrimp become red From molecules to putative genes underlying variation in red carotenoid coloration of Halocaridna rubra
Meeting Abstract 107-1 Tuesday, Jan. 7 08:00 – 08:15 How does a shrimp become red? From molecules to putative genes underlying variation in red carotenoid coloration of Halocaridna rubra WEAVER, RJ*; GONZALEZ, B; SANTOS, SR; HAVIRD, JC; University of Texas, Austin; Hawaii Baptist Academy; Auburn University, Auburn; University of Texas, Austin ryan.weaver@utexas.edu http://www.ryanjweaver.com Variation in coloration within […]
Gene expression noise its role in coral responses to environmental variation
Meeting Abstract 107-3 Tuesday, Jan. 7 08:30 – 08:45 Gene expression noise its role in coral responses to environmental variation ZHAO, X*; MILLION, W; KENKEL, C; University of Southern California, Department of Biological Sciences, Los Angeles, CA; University of Southern California, Department of Biological Sciences, Los Angeles, CA; University of Southern California, Department of Biological Sciences, Los […]
From Cellular Omics to Phenomics The Role of Sirtuins in the Cellular Stress Response
Meeting Abstract 107-6 Tuesday, Jan. 7 09:15 – 09:30 From Cellular Omics to Phenomics: The Role of Sirtuins in the Cellular Stress Response TOMANEK, L.*; MAY, M.; VASQUEZ, C. ; TODGHAM, A.; California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Univ. California, Davis ltomanek@calpoly.edu […]
Ethanol, Flies and Metabolism Linking Genotypes to Phenotypes
Meeting Abstract 107-4 Tuesday, Jan. 7 08:45 – 09:00 Ethanol, Flies and Metabolism: Linking Genotypes to Phenotypes MATOO, OB*; MONTOOTH, KL; University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE; University of Nebraska- Lincoln, Lincoln, NE omatoo2@unl.edu Coincident with its out-of-Africa expansion, Drosophila also evolved capacity to live in ethanol-rich vineyards and orchards. However, sensitivity to alcohol varies among individuals within […]
The Effects of Long- and Short-Term Salinity Acclimation on the Aerobic Scope of Trinidadian Guppies Implications for Dispersal
Meeting Abstract 106-6 Monday, Jan. 6 14:45 – 15:00 The Effects of Long- and Short-Term Salinity Acclimation on the Aerobic Scope of Trinidadian Guppies: Implications for Dispersal MARSHALL, CA*; ZELLER, KR; GHALAMBOR, CK; Colorado State University; Colorado State University; Colorado State University Craig.Marshall@colostate.edu Euryhaline fish species are able to tolerate a wide range of salinities. However, the […]
Seasonal Variation of Body Composition in Deer Mice (Peromyscus maniculatus )
Meeting Abstract 106-8 Monday, Jan. 6 15:15 – 15:30 Seasonal Variation of Body Composition in Deer Mice (Peromyscus maniculatus ) WOLF, CJ*; CHEVIRON, ZA; University of Montana, Missoula, MT colejwolf@gmail.com Body condition, an estimate of an animal’s fat reserves, is frequently used to assess population health and habitat quality, but few studies have attempted to link condition […]
