SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 39-1 Sat Jan 2 Consistent but weak evolutionary correlation between predator bite force and turtle shell strength: complex selection in a simple defensive armor Stayton, CT; Bucknell University tstayton@bucknell.edu Predators exert strong selective pressures on prey, which respond by […]
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Bringing fossils back to life 3D cranial reconstructions of the highly flattened remains of Thalattosauriformes
SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 39-3 Sat Jan 2 Bringing fossils back to life: 3D cranial reconstructions of the highly flattened remains of Thalattosauriformes Bastiaans, D*; Herbst, EC; Scheyer, TM; University of Zurich, Switzerland; University of Zurich, Switzerland; University of Zurich, Switzerland dylan.bastiaans@pim.uzh.ch Computer […]
Biology-guided neural network for fish trait discovery
SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 39-8 Sat Jan 2 Biology-guided neural network for fish trait discovery Maruf, MA*; Elhamod, M; Mandke, PK; Karpatne, A; Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Virginia Polytechnic […]
Un-sheathed ungual vs keratin structure and function in raptors
SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 38-10 Sat Jan 2 Un-sheathed: ungual vs. keratin structure and function in raptors Coon, T*; Peragine, P; Chase, HT; Tobalske, B; University of Montana; Montana State teakettlebookshelf@gmail.com An accurate understanding of structures in extant taxa can be used to […]
The effect of climate on bill morphology divergence in Toxostoma thrashers
SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 38-9 Sat Jan 2 The effect of climate on bill morphology divergence in Toxostoma thrashers Probst, CM*; Ralston, J; Bentley, I; University of Notre Dame, Indiana; Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana; Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana cprobst@nd.edu […]
Modular architecture in lizard autopodia Relationships with microhabitat usage in Tropiduridae (Squamata)
SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 38-5 Sat Jan 2 Modular architecture in lizard autopodia: Relationships with microhabitat usage in Tropiduridae (Squamata) Kyomen, SM*; Simon, MN; Kohlsdorf, T; University of Sao Paulo stella.kyomen@hotmail.com A ubiquitous feature of phenotypes is the modular architecture of composing traits. […]
Master of one or none Functional morphology and microhabitat preference of arboreal and saxicolous gecko populations
SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 38-1 Sat Jan 2 Master of one or none: Functional morphology and microhabitat preference of arboreal and saxicolous gecko populations Schwarz, R*; Stark, G; Antonopolous, A; Itescu, Y; Pafilis, P; Chapple, DG; Meiri, S; Tel Aviv University, Israel; Tel […]
Location, location, location Lizard sprint speed in various environments demonstrates morphology-performance trade-offs
SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 38-3 Sat Jan 2 Location, location, location: Lizard sprint speed in various environments demonstrates morphology-performance trade-offs Vaughn, PL*; McQueen, W; Gangloff, EJ; Ohio Wesleyan University; Ohio Wesleyan University; Ohio Wesleyan University plvaughn@owu.edu An organism’s morphology (how its body is […]
Geometric morphometric analysis of foot pad shape of salt marsh harvest mice and co-occurring rodents in the Suisun Marsh, California
SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 38-11 Sat Jan 2 Geometric morphometric analysis of foot pad shape of salt marsh harvest mice and co-occurring rodents in the Suisun Marsh, California Robles Martinez, D*; Sustaita, D; California State University San Marcos; California State University San Marcos […]
Geographic variation in the ecomorphology and thermal ecology of a widespread lizard
SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 38-4 Sat Jan 2 Geographic variation in the ecomorphology and thermal ecology of a widespread lizard Lattanzio, MS*; McCann, M; Manion, M; Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA matthew.lattanzio@cnu.edu http://treelizard.net Studies of ecomorphology reveal fascinating examples of how natural […]
