Meeting Abstract 95-7 Monday, Jan. 6 15:00 – 15:15 Molecular evolution and sex-biased expression of Drosophila melanogaster female reproductive tract tissues MCDONOUGH, CE*; PITNICK, S; DORUS, S; Syracuse University; Syracuse University; Syracuse University mcdonouce@gmail.com http://cemcdonough.com For species with internal fertilization, the complex interactions between the female reproductive tract (FRT) and male ejaculate(s) are critical to fertility, influence […]
year: 2020
How social challenges modulate steroid signaling in the female brain
Meeting Abstract 95-4 Monday, Jan. 6 14:15 – 14:30 How social challenges modulate steroid signaling in the female brain GEORGE, EM*; ROSVALL, KA; Indiana University Bloomington; Indiana University Bloomington georgee@indiana.edu https://elizabethmgeorge.wixsite.com/biol Little is known about the mechanisms underlying female-female aggression, despite increasing evidence of its adaptiveness in many species. While some male vertebrates socially modulate circulating testosterone […]
Fitness and mortality costs to females in a system with allied sexual coercion
Meeting Abstract 95-5 Monday, Jan. 6 14:30 – 14:45 Fitness and mortality costs to females in a system with allied sexual coercion MCENTEE, M*; KRZYSZCZYK, E; FOROUGHIRAD, V; FRèRE, C; MANN, J; Georgetown University, Washington, DC; Georgetown University, Washington, DC; Georgetown University, Washington, DC; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia; Georgetown University, Washington, DC mhm95@georgetown.edu […]
Corticosterone treatment influences expression of gene pathways linked to meiotic segregation in preovulatory follicles of the domestic hen
Meeting Abstract 95-8 Monday, Jan. 6 15:15 – 15:30 Corticosterone treatment influences expression of gene pathways linked to meiotic segregation in preovulatory follicles of the domestic hen NAVARA, KJ*; WROBEL, ER; BENTZ, AB; LORENZ, WW; GARDNER, S; MENDONçA, MT; The University of Georgia; The University of Georgia; The University of Georgia; Indiana University, Bloomington; Auburn University; Auburn […]
Can Mothers Diferentially Allocate Resources to Offspring Sired by Different Males
Meeting Abstract 95-2 Monday, Jan. 6 13:45 – 14:00 Can Mothers Diferentially Allocate Resources to Offspring Sired by Different Males? LEVELL, ST*; REZNICK, DN; University of California, Riverside; University of California, Riverside sleve004@ucr.edu http://slevell.wixsite.com The Viviparity-Driven Conflict Hypothesis (VDCH) predicts that the mammalian placenta provides a novel arena for parent-offspring conflict over resources. Parent-offspring conflict is a […]
Anti-Müllerian hormone as a predictor of responses to ovarian stimulation in cheetahs, Acinonyx jubatus
Meeting Abstract 95-6 Monday, Jan. 6 14:45 – 15:00 Anti-Müllerian hormone as a predictor of responses to ovarian stimulation in cheetahs, Acinonyx jubatus CROSIER, AE; BAPODRA, P; SANTIESTEVAN, J; COMIZZOLI, P; PLACE, NJ*; Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, Front Royal, VA; Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Powell, OH; Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, Front Royal, VA; Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, […]
A recent, lineage-specific, co-option event within the female reproductive tract of the Cabbage White butterfly, Pieris rapae L
Meeting Abstract 95-1 Monday, Jan. 6 13:30 – 13:45 A recent, lineage-specific, co-option event within the female reproductive tract of the Cabbage White butterfly, Pieris rapae L. PLAKKE, MS*; MESLIN, C; ARIKAWA, K; CLARK, NL; MOREHOUSE, NI; University of Kansas; INRA; SOKENDAI; University of Utah; University of Cincinnati mplakke@ku.edu https://melissaplakke.weebly.com/ While reproductive traits are known to be […]
Thermolimit Respirometry Determines Relative CTmax Among Carpenter Bee Life Stages
Meeting Abstract 94-2 Monday, Jan. 6 10:45 – 11:00 Thermolimit Respirometry Determines Relative CTmax Among Carpenter Bee Life Stages BUSBY, MK*; DAVIDOWITZ, G; BRONSTEIN, JL; The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ; The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ; The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ mkbusby@email.arizona.edu Native bees are increasingly under threat from a wide variety of anthropogenic forces, […]
Locomotor morphology of ungulate communities as an environmental predictor
Meeting Abstract 94-3 Monday, Jan. 6 11:00 – 11:15 Locomotor morphology of ungulate communities as an environmental predictor SHORT, RA*; LAWING, AM; Texas A&M University, College Station; Texas A&M University, College Station rachel.a.short@tamu.edu http://rashort.weebly.com/ Ecometric methods capture functional trait-environment relationships at the community-level and can be applied to fossil and future assemblages to understand change through time. […]
Effects of artificial light at night and predator presence on the development, growth, and physiology of Rana berlandieri
Meeting Abstract 94-4 Monday, Jan. 6 11:15 – 11:30 Effects of artificial light at night and predator presence on the development, growth, and physiology of Rana berlandieri FORSBURG, ZR; Texas State University frog@txstate.edu Artificial light at night (ALAN) alters the natural light dark patterns in ecosystems. ALAN can have a suite of effects on community structure and […]
