Meeting Abstract 81-8 Monday, Jan. 6 09:30 – 09:45 Diversity of Benthic Nemerteans of the Caribbean ELLISON, CI*; MASLAKOVA, SA; Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, University of Oregon; Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, University of Oregon cellison@uoregon.edu Unbeknownst to most people, the majority of species on Earth, especially in the marine environment, remain undescribed. In the context […]
year: 2020
Distribution of morphological diversity, phylogenetic diversity, and speciation rate of freshwater fishes of the United States
Meeting Abstract 81-5 Monday, Jan. 6 09:00 – 09:15 Distribution of morphological diversity, phylogenetic diversity, and speciation rate of freshwater fishes of the United States FEILICH, KL*; NITTA, JH; FRIEDMAN, M; University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC; University of Michigan, Ann Arbor kfeilich@umich.edu http://www.karafeilich.com The freshwater fauna and hydrography of the United States has […]
Are Two Genomes Better Than One Ploidy Correlates Species’ Distributions in South American Frogs
Meeting Abstract 81-1 Monday, Jan. 6 08:00 – 08:15 Are Two Genomes Better Than One? Ploidy Correlates Species’ Distributions in South American Frogs DAVID, K T*; FAN, Z; HALANYCH, C N; HALANYCH, K M; Auburn University kzd0038@auburn.edu Polyploids are organisms with more than two sets of homologous chromosomes. Polyploids may experience fitness advantages over their diploid counterparts […]
The reduction in negative feedback sensitivity underlies seasonal changes in corticosterone in free-living migrant white-crowned sparrows
Meeting Abstract 80-3 Monday, Jan. 6 08:30 – 08:45 The reduction in negative feedback sensitivity underlies seasonal changes in corticosterone in free-living migrant white-crowned sparrows KRAUSE, JS*; REID, AMA; PEREZ, JH; BISHOP, V; RAMENOFSKY, M; WINGFIELD, JC; MEDDLE, SL; UN Reno and UC Davis; U. Edinburgh; Roslin Institute; Roslin Institute; UC Davis; UC Davis; Roslin Institute jskrause@unr.edu […]
Revisiting glucocorticoid plasticity
Meeting Abstract 80-6 Monday, Jan. 6 09:15 – 09:30 Revisiting glucocorticoid plasticity GUINDRE-PARKER, S; Kennesaw State University sguindre@kennesaw.edu https://sarahguindreparker.weebly.com Endocrine systems are by definition dynamic and flexible, characterized by carefully regulated circulating ligands that control changes in physiology, development, and behavior across altered intrinsic or extrinsic conditions. Glucocorticoids are thought to be an important coping mechanism for […]
Method matters Considerations for calculating glucocorticoid negative feedback
Meeting Abstract 80-1 Monday, Jan. 6 08:00 – 08:15 Method matters: Considerations for calculating glucocorticoid negative feedback LATTIN, CR*; KELLY, TR; Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA; Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA christinelattin@lsu.edu http://www.christinelattin.com Because of its critical role in reducing glucocorticoids after exposure to stressors, many researchers have become increasingly interested in assessing hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) […]
Metabolic traits, but not corticosterone concentrations, are associated with reproductive investment in tree swallows
Meeting Abstract 80-5 Monday, Jan. 6 09:00 – 09:15 Metabolic traits, but not corticosterone concentrations, are associated with reproductive investment in tree swallows JIMENO, B*; LANDRY, D; STAGER, M; WOLF, C; PRICHARD, M; CHEVIRON, Z; BREUNER, C; University of Montana bjimenorev@gmail.com Organisms continuously face environmental fluctuations, and allocation of metabolic investment to meet changing energetic demands is […]
Effect of sleep loss on executive function and baseline corticosterone levels in an arctic-breeding songbird, the Lapland longspur (Calcarius lapponicus)
Meeting Abstract 80-2 Monday, Jan. 6 08:15 – 08:30 Effect of sleep loss on executive function and baseline corticosterone levels in an arctic-breeding songbird, the Lapland longspur (Calcarius lapponicus) HODINKA, BL*; ASHLEY, NT; Simon Fraser University; Western Kentucky University brett_hodinka@sfu.ca Sleep is a fundamental and essential component of vertebrate life, although its exact function remains unknown. Animals […]
Disentangling how multiple ecological factors impact glucocorticoids in red squirrels
Meeting Abstract 80-4 Monday, Jan. 6 08:45 – 09:00 Disentangling how multiple ecological factors impact glucocorticoids in red squirrels DANTZER, B*; VAN KESTEREN, F; PALME, R; BOUTIN, S; MCADAM, AG; LANE, JE; University of Michigan; University of Michigan; University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna; University of Alberta; University of Guelph; University of Saskatchewan bendantzer@gmail.com https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/dantzerlab/ It is widely […]
Both Circulating Corticosterone Levels and Heme Oxygenase Expression Are Correlated With Circulating Triglyceride Levels in House Sparrows
Meeting Abstract 80-7 Monday, Jan. 6 09:30 – 09:45 Both Circulating Corticosterone Levels and Heme Oxygenase Expression Are Correlated With Circulating Triglyceride Levels in House Sparrows BUTLER, MW*; ARMOUR, EM; MINNICK, JA; ROSSI, ML; SCHOCK, SF; BERGER, SE; HINES, JK; Lafayette College, Easton PA; Lafayette College, Easton PA; Lafayette College, Easton PA; Lafayette College, Easton PA; Lafayette […]
