Tracking Physiological Time Timing and Duration of Cold Exposure Impacts Seasonal Life History Timing in a Temperate Insect

Meeting Abstract 44-2  Sunday, Jan. 5 08:15 – 08:30  Tracking Physiological Time: Timing and Duration of Cold Exposure Impacts Seasonal Life History Timing in a Temperate Insect TOXOPEUS, J*; DOWLE, EJ; RAGLAND, GJ; University of Colorado, Denver, CO; University of Otago, New Zealand; University of Colorado, Denver, CO jantina.toxopeus@ucdenver.edu Many organisms time their development to ensure that […]

Non Target Impacts of the Herbicide 2,4,-D on Early Life Stages of Fish

Meeting Abstract 44-3  Sunday, Jan. 5 08:30 – 08:45  Non Target Impacts of the Herbicide 2,4,-D on Early Life Stages of Fish KARASOV, WH*; DEHNERT, GK; University of Wisconsin, Madison; University of Wisconsin, Madison wkarasov@wisc.edu 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) is contained in many systemic herbicides used worldwide for selective weed control of invasive plants in agriculture and aquatic […]

Near Infrared Reflectance & Thermoregulation in Epipedobates Poison Frogs

Meeting Abstract 44-1  Sunday, Jan. 5 08:00 – 08:15  Near Infrared Reflectance & Thermoregulation in Epipedobates Poison Frogs SHIELDS-ESTRADA, AK*; CANNATELLA, DC; University of Texas at Austin; University of Texas at Austin ashieldsestrada@utexas.edu Adaptive variation in color reflects a suite of organismal specific traits and behaviors, ranging from warning signaling to thermoregulation. However, how this variation is […]

Did the flint water crisis also harm wild birds Examining blood lead of three urban birds in Flint, MI

Meeting Abstract 44-6  Sunday, Jan. 5 09:15 – 09:30  Did the flint water crisis also harm wild birds? Examining blood lead of three urban birds in Flint, MI GLYNN, KJ*; ZAHOR, DL; CHIPARUS, SL; CORNELIUS, JM; Eastern Michigan University; Eastern Michigan University; Eastern Michigan University; Oregon State University kglynn2@emich.edu Anthropogenic activities can emit metal pollutants, such as […]

Chemical communication in a hybridizing chickadee system olfaction and reproductive isolation

Meeting Abstract 44-5  Sunday, Jan. 5 09:00 – 09:15  Chemical communication in a hybridizing chickadee system: olfaction and reproductive isolation HUYNH, AH*; RICE, AM; Lehigh University; Lehigh University avh210@lehigh.edu Understanding how mating cues promote reproductive isolation upon secondary contact is important in describing the speciation process in animals. Divergent chemical cues have been shown to act in […]

A widely-used fungicide produces symptoms of colony collapse disorder in honey bees (Apis mellifera)

Meeting Abstract 44-4  Sunday, Jan. 5 08:45 – 09:00  A widely-used fungicide produces symptoms of colony collapse disorder in honey bees (Apis mellifera) FISHER II, AL*; DESJARDINS, N; DEGRANDI-HOFFMAN, G; SMITH, B; JOHNSON, M; KAFTANOGLU, O; COGELY, T; FEWELL, J; HARRISON, J; Arizona State University; Arizona State University; United Stated Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Research Service; […]

Population dynamics and morphological change after experimental colonization of a novel environment

Meeting Abstract 43-8  Sunday, Jan. 5 09:45 – 10:00  Population dynamics and morphological change after experimental colonization of a novel environment. NICHOLSON, DJ*; LOGAN, ML; COX, CL; MCMILLAN, WO; GARNER, TWJ; KNELL, RJ; Queen Mary University London; University of Nevada, Reno; Florida International University; Smithsonian Tropical Research Institution; Zoological Society of London; Queen Mary University London danielnicholson49@gmail.com […]

Invasive toads shift behavioral traits to find water

Meeting Abstract 43-7  Sunday, Jan. 5 09:15 – 09:30  Invasive toads shift behavioral traits to find water MADELAIRE, CB*; BARSOTTI, AMG; WAGENER, C; SUGANO, Y; BAXTER-GILBERT, J; GOMES, FR; MEASEY, J; Northern Arizona University; University of São Paulo; Stellenbosch University ; University of São Paulo; Stellenbosch University; University of São Paulo; Stellenbosch University cmadelaire@yahoo.com.br The adaptive nature […]

Intraspecific variation in the stress response of the Eastern Oyster, Crassostrea virginica, to salinity changes within the northern Gulf of Mexico

Meeting Abstract 43-1  Sunday, Jan. 5 08:00 – 08:15  Intraspecific variation in the stress response of the Eastern Oyster, Crassostrea virginica, to salinity changes within the northern Gulf of Mexico SIROVY, KA*; KELLY, MW; JOHNSON, KM; Louisiana State University; Louisiana State University; Louisiana State University ksirov1@lsu.edu Anthropogenic activity is rapidly shifting environmental variables, causing an urgent need […]

How fireworms, Hermodice carunculata, react to hypoxia morphological, physiological and gene expression responses

Meeting Abstract 43-3  Sunday, Jan. 5 08:30 – 08:45  How fireworms, Hermodice carunculata, react to hypoxia: morphological, physiological and gene expression responses GRIMES, CJ*; PAIVA, PC; PETERSEN, L; SCHULZE, A; Texas A&M University at Galveston; Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro; Texas A&M University at Galveston; Texas A&M University at Galveston cg1478@tamu.edu The bearded fireworm, Hermodice carunculata, […]

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