Meeting Abstract 20-2 Saturday, Jan. 4 10:45 – 11:00 Genotype-by-temperature effects on thermal preference in the house fly Musca domestica DELCLOS, PJ*; MEISEL, RP; University of Houston; University of Houston pdelclos@uh.edu Environmental temperature strongly affects the physiology of individuals, and so thermoregulation is vital for maximizing an individual’s fitness. Ectotherms largely rely on two mechanisms to thermoregulate: […]
year: 2020
Genetic mechanisms of basal thermal tolerance in Drosophila melanogaster
Meeting Abstract 20-4 Saturday, Jan. 4 11:15 – 11:30 Genetic mechanisms of basal thermal tolerance in Drosophila melanogaster AWDE, DN*; LECHETA, MC; UNFRIED, LN; JACOBS, NA; POWERS, B; BORA, K; WATERS, JS; AXEN, HJ; FRIETZE, SE; LOCKWOOD, BL; CAHAN, SH; TEETS, NM; University of Kentucky, Lexington; University of Kentucky, Lexington; University of Kentucky, Lexington; University of Kentucky, […]
Genetic Variation and Molecular Regulation of Cold Hardiness in Spotted Wing Drosophila
Meeting Abstract 20-3 Saturday, Jan. 4 11:00 – 11:15 Genetic Variation and Molecular Regulation of Cold Hardiness in Spotted Wing Drosophila GARCIA, MJ*; TEETS, NM; University of Kentucky; University of Kentucky mjga237@uky.edu Managing invasive pests requires a thorough understanding of their basic biology including life history traits, resistance to control treatments (e.g. pesticides), and thermal tolerance. Cold […]
Distance Matters Experimental Test of the Influence of Avian Migration Distance on Readiness to Breed in Spring
Meeting Abstract 20-1 Saturday, Jan. 4 10:30 – 10:45 Distance Matters: Experimental Test of the Influence of Avian Migration Distance on Readiness to Breed in Spring FUDICKAR, AM*; BREWER, DE; Indiana University; Indiana University afudickar@gmail.com Migration in birds often results in individuals dispersing over large geographic areas after the breeding season. Here we asked if within population […]
The Genome of Deep-Sea Seep-Dwelling Lamellibrachia luymesi (Siboglinidae) and Clues on Chemosynthetic Symbiosis
Meeting Abstract 19-1 Saturday, Jan. 4 10:00 – 10:15 The Genome of Deep-Sea Seep-Dwelling Lamellibrachia luymesi (Siboglinidae) and Clues on Chemosynthetic Symbiosis HALANYCH, KM*; LI, Y; TASSIA, MG; WAITS, DS; BOGANTES, VE; DAVID, KT; Auburn University; Auburn University; Auburn University; Auburn University; Auburn University; Auburn University ken@auburn.edu The long-lived gutless tubeworm Lamellibrachia luymesi (Siboglinidae) is found at […]
Temporal effects of temperature on tadpole gut microbial communities
Meeting Abstract 19-4 Saturday, Jan. 4 10:45 – 11:00 Temporal effects of temperature on tadpole gut microbial communities FONTAINE, SS*; KOHL, KD; University of Pittsburgh, PA; University of Pittsburgh, PA ssf20@pitt.edu Environmental temperature impacts all aspects of ectotherm physiology, and also alters the composition, diversity, and function of their gut microbial communities. Alterations to gut microbiota at […]
Characterizing the Impact of a Complex Mix of Toxins on Survival in Drosophila Species
Meeting Abstract 19-3 Saturday, Jan. 4 10:30 – 10:45 Characterizing the Impact of a Complex Mix of Toxins on Survival in Drosophila Species HAYNES, L; BEVERIDGE, J; FISH, O; GIAMBRONE, SA; REED, L; SCOTT CHIALVO, C*; University of Alabama; University of Alabama; University of Alabama; University of Alabama; University of Alabama; Appalachian State University chialvoch@appstate.edu To defend […]
Alterations in transcriptional and developmental regulation Evolutionary implication of symbiosis in Cassiopea xamachana
Meeting Abstract 19-2 Saturday, Jan. 4 10:15 – 10:30 Alterations in transcriptional and developmental regulation: Evolutionary implication of symbiosis in Cassiopea xamachana OHDERA, AH*; SHARP, V; WATSON, K; STEINWORTH, B; DIAZ-ALMEYDA, E; POOLE, AZ; FITT, W; MARTINDALE, MQ; MEDINA, M; Pennsylvania State University; Pennsylvania State University; Pennsylvania State University; University of Florida; New College of Florida; Berry […]
Tadpole Fight Club Neural Mechanisms of Juvenile Aggression in Poison Frogs
Meeting Abstract 18-7 Saturday, Jan. 4 11:30 – 11:45 Tadpole Fight Club: Neural Mechanisms of Juvenile Aggression in Poison Frogs FISCHER, EK*; PIERSON, E; PETRILLO, R; ELLIS, G; LAGERSTROM, KM; O’CONNELL, LA; Stanford University; Stanford University; Harvard University; Harvard University; Stanford University; Stanford University efisch@stanford.edu Resource competition is a major driver of aggressive interactions among conspecifics, both […]
Repeated Social Defeat Affects Dopaminergic Modulation of Spinal Motor Circuits
Meeting Abstract 18-2 Saturday, Jan. 4 10:15 – 10:30 Repeated Social Defeat Affects Dopaminergic Modulation of Spinal Motor Circuits CLEMENTS, KN*; HEAGY, FK; BLAIN, E; WARD, J; ISSA, FA; East Carolina University, Greenville, NC clementsk10@students.ecu.edu Social submission negatively impacts behavior and physiology of many social animals, yet the effects of repeated social defeat (RSD) on nervous system […]
