Noise as a potential mechanism underlying the effects of urbanization on the avian gut microbiome

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 59-2  Sat Jan 2  Noise as a potential mechanism underlying the effects of urbanization on the avian gut microbiome Berlow, M*; Derryberry, E; Wada, H; University of Tennessee, Knoxville; University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Auburn University mae.berlow@gmail.com http://mberlow.com The rapid […]

Heritability of critical thermal maximum temperature in Fundulus heteroclitus

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 59-7  Sat Jan 2  Heritability of critical thermal maximum temperature in Fundulus heteroclitus Carrasquillo, AL*; Crawford, DL; Oleksiak, MF; University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences; University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences; […]

Effects of rising temperatures on physiological functions, protein expression, and cell death in an Echinoid species

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 59-10  Sat Jan 2  Effects of rising temperatures on physiological functions, protein expression, and cell death in an Echinoid species Johnstone, JB*; Rahman, MS; Texas A & M Corpus Christi; University of Texas Rio Grande Valley jjohnstone1@islander.tamucc.edu Increasing surface […]

Direct sunlight reduces the cost of keeping altricial avian offspring warm

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 59-1  Sat Jan 2  Direct sunlight reduces the cost of keeping altricial avian offspring warm Mainwaring, MC*; Martin, TE; Wolf, BO; Tobalske, BW; University of Montana; University of Montana; University of New Mexico; University of Montana mark.mainwaring@mso.umt.edu Parental care […]

Consequences of pre-winter temperatures for diapausing pupae

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 59-6  Sat Jan 2  Consequences of pre-winter temperatures for diapausing pupae Nielsen, ME*; Lehmann, P; Gotthard, K; Stockholm University, Stockholm; Stockholm University, Stockholm; Stockholm University, Stockholm matthew.nielsen@zoologi.su.se http://matthewnielsen.net Diapause is considered an important adaptation for survival of adverse winter […]

The presence of others may shape the economic decision making of a food-storing arboreal squirrel

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 58-5  Sat Jan 2  The presence of others may shape the economic decision making of a food-storing arboreal squirrel Robin, AN*; Nonacs, P; University of California, Los Angeles; University of California, Los Angeles robina@ucla.edu http://www.squirrelgazer.com/ Food-storing awards individuals’ greater […]

Prey size selection and visual acuity in toe-biters (Belostomatidae)

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 58-3  Sat Jan 2  Prey size selection and visual acuity in toe-biters (Belostomatidae) Feller, KD*; Mierow, T; Gonzalez-Bellido, PT; Union College; University of Minnesota; University of Minnesota; Union College fellerk@union.edu http://www.katefeller.com Ambush, or sit-and-wait, predation is a tactic used […]

Preference for colored nectar in Phelsuma laticauda

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 58-4  Sat Jan 2  Preference for colored nectar in Phelsuma laticauda Chiari, Y*; Moreno, N; Roy, R; Kostanecki, A; Brockman, S; Holl, C; Solhaug, EM; Minami, A; Hampton, M; Bee, M; Hegeman, A; Carter, C; George Mason University; George […]

Mass variation pattern differences among temperate hibernating bats

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 58-1  Sat Jan 2  Mass variation pattern differences among temperate hibernating bats Balzer, EW*; Grottoli, A; Broders, H; University of Waterloo; University of Waterloo; University of Waterloo ebalzer@uwaterloo.ca https://uwaterloo.ca/broders-lab/our-people/current-members In Northern ecosystems, life history strategies and accompanying animal behaviours […]

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