Meeting Abstract 84-1 Monday, Jan. 6 10:15 – 10:30 Evolutionary transformations of centipede ultimate legs SOMBKE, A*; MUELLER, CHG; University of Vienna, Department of Integrative Zoology; University of Greifswald, Zoological Institute and Museum andy.sombke@univie.ac.at In comparison to locomotory legs, the last pair of legs in Chilopoda – the ultimate legs – is particularly unique as no other […]
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Determining the functional significance of bipedalism in heteromyid rodents through comparisons of morphology and performance
Meeting Abstract 84-3 Monday, Jan. 6 10:45 – 11:00 Determining the functional significance of bipedalism in heteromyid rodents through comparisons of morphology and performance FREYMILLER, GA*; SCHWANER, MJ; WHITFORD, MD; MCGOWAN, CP; HIGHAM, TE; CLARK, RW; San Diego State University; University of Idaho; San Diego State University; University of Idaho; University of California, Riverside; San Diego State […]
The impact of maternal corticosterone on offspring morphology and mitochondrial physiology
Meeting Abstract 83-2 Monday, Jan. 6 10:30 – 10:45 The impact of maternal corticosterone on offspring morphology and mitochondrial physiology ANDREASEN, VA*; YAP, KN; YAMADA, K; WILLIAMS, A; ZIKELI, S; KAVAZIS, AN; HOOD, WR; Auburn University, AL; Auburn University, AL; Auburn University, AL; Auburn University, AL; Auburn University, AL; Auburn University, AL vaa0008@auburn.edu The effects of maternal […]
Response to Visual and Olfactory Stimuli in Darters (Etheostoma) during Mate Choice Trials
Meeting Abstract 83-5 Monday, Jan. 6 11:15 – 11:30 Response to Visual and Olfactory Stimuli in Darters (Etheostoma) during Mate Choice Trials REESE, SJ*; MILLION, KM; PROFFITT, MR; Howard University; Indiana University; Indiana University sierrajreese@gmail.com Sensory integration (the coordination of multiple sensory systems to carry out a behavior) has rarely been evaluated in the context of female […]
Pregnancy-induced changes to muscle-tendon morphology and function
Meeting Abstract 83-1 Monday, Jan. 6 10:15 – 10:30 Pregnancy-induced changes to muscle-tendon morphology and function BILOTTA, F*; LEE, M; DANOS, N; University of San Diego; University of San Diego; University of San Diego ndanos@sandiego.edu Live bearing is a defining feature of all eutherian mammals. In order to accommodate the fetus, the female body undergoes radical hormonal, […]
Not a surprise Female salamanders (plethodontid species Aneides ferreus) communicate to males during courtship as evidenced by courtship-like glands on their dorsum
Meeting Abstract 83-6 Monday, Jan. 6 11:30 – 11:45 Not a surprise: Female salamanders (plethodontid species Aneides ferreus) communicate to males during courtship as evidenced by courtship-like glands on their dorsum STILLER, AB*; STAUB, NL; Whitman College, Walla Walla, WA and Gonzaga Unviersity, Spokane, WA; Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA stilleab@whitman.edu The tail-straddling walk of plethodontid salamanders is […]
MHC-based Olfactory Signals and Mate Choice in Darters (Etheostoma)
Meeting Abstract 83-4 Monday, Jan. 6 11:00 – 11:15 MHC-based Olfactory Signals and Mate Choice in Darters (Etheostoma) MILLION, KM*; PROFFITT, MR; REESE, SJ; Indiana University, Bloomington; Indiana University, Bloomington; Howard University millionk@iu.edu Genes of the Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) have been implicated in mate choice in a wide range of vertebrate taxa, with females of many […]
Baby Light My Fire Cooperative Inflammation in Marsupial Pregnancy
Meeting Abstract 83-3 Monday, Jan. 6 10:45 – 11:00 Baby Light My Fire: “Cooperative Inflammation” in Marsupial Pregnancy STADTMAUER, DJ*; CHAVAN, AR; WAGNER, GP; Yale University; Yale University; Yale University daniel.stadtmauer@yale.edu Marsupials and placental mammals have diverged substantially in life history: marsupials produce highly altricial young which complete development attached to the mother’s nipple, whereas placental mammals […]
Thermoregulation and Foraging Behavior of Timber Rattlesnakes (Crotalus horridus) in a Disturbed Landscape
Meeting Abstract 82-1 Monday, Jan. 6 08:00 – 08:15 Thermoregulation and Foraging Behavior of Timber Rattlesnakes (Crotalus horridus) in a Disturbed Landscape HOWEY, CAF; University of Scranton, Scranton, PA, 18510 and Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802 christopher.howey@scranton.edu http://www.chowey.net Prescribed fire is a landscape disturbance that alters the physical and thermal characteristics of a habitat. Changes […]
The use of remote sensing and models to understand behavioral thermoregulation in dogs
Meeting Abstract 82-5 Monday, Jan. 6 09:00 – 09:15 The use of remote sensing and models to understand behavioral thermoregulation in dogs LARK, R; SHARABI, L; LEVY, O*; Tel Aviv University, Israel; Tel Aviv University, Israel; Tel Aviv University, Israel levyofi@gmail.com Behavioral thermoregulation is crucial for avoiding thermal stress. Hence, understanding when and how animals might utilize […]
