Differential gene expression in an invasive ascidian as a response to temperature

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 29-7  Sat Jan 2  Differential gene expression in an invasive ascidian as a response to temperature Shipman, BM*; Ernst, DA; Dijkstra, JA; Westerman, EL; University of Arkansas, Fayetteville and University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson; University of Arkansas, Fayetteville; […]

Deeply altered genome architecture in the iconic endoparasitic flowering plant Rafflesiaceae

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 29-6  Sat Jan 2  Deeply altered genome architecture in the iconic endoparasitic flowering plant Rafflesiaceae Cai, L*; Arnold, B; Xi, Z; Khost, D; Patel, N; Hartmann, C; Manickam, S; Sasirat, S; Nikolov, LA; Mathews, S; Sackton, T; Davis, CC; […]

Assigning rural and urban origin to burrowing owls (Athene cunicularia) using traditionally omitted genomic data

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 29-5  Sat Jan 2  Assigning rural and urban origin to burrowing owls (Athene cunicularia) using traditionally omitted genomic data Zaragoza, G*; Fitak, RR; Robson, C; University of Central Florida; University of Central Florida; University of Central Florida george.zaragoza@knights.ucf.edu Urbanization […]

The HBOI-FAU marine biotechnology reference collection a new web-based resource for research

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 28-7  Sat Jan 2  The HBOI-FAU marine biotechnology reference collection: a new web-based resource for research Pomponi, SA*; Hanisak, MD; Reed, JK; Wright, AE; Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute – Florida Atlantic University spomponi@fau.edu The Marine Biotechnology Reference Collection (MBRC) […]

Metabarcoding analysis of stomach contents in Totoaba macdonaldi

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 28-1  Sat Jan 2  Metabarcoding analysis of stomach contents in Totoaba macdonaldi Mroue-Ruiz, FH*; Schramm-Urrutia, Y; Pacheco-Sandoval, A; Giffard-Mena, I; Abadía-Cardoso, A; Chong-Robles, J; Lago-Lestón, A; Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexico; Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexico; Centro […]

Kleptoplastic sea slug Elysia papillosa prefers algae that provides inferior growth and photosynthesis

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 28-4  Sat Jan 2  Kleptoplastic sea slug Elysia papillosa prefers algae that provides inferior growth and photosynthesis Middlebrooks, ML*; Nockengost, A; Ambrosio, LJ; University of Tampa; University of Tampa; University of Tampa mmiddlebrooks@ut.edu Many species of sacoglossan sea slugs […]

Interspecific isotopic niche differentiation among Darwin’s finches in Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 28-3  Sat Jan 2  Interspecific isotopic niche differentiation among Darwin’s finches in Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos Villegas, M*; Hobson , KA; Soos, C; Jiménez-Uzcátegui, G; University of Saskatchewan and Environment and Climate Change Canada, Saskatoon, SK, Canada; University of […]

Head shape is constrained by body size and sexually selected traits in Sceloporus lizards

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 28-10  Sat Jan 2  Head shape is constrained by body size and sexually selected traits in Sceloporus lizards Rivera, JA*; Fuentes-G., JA; Martins, EP; Arizona State University, Tempe; University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa; Arizona State University, Tempe jriver58@asu.edu The vertebrate […]

Feeding preferences of red sea urchins (Mesocentrotus franciscanus) in the Salish Sea

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 28-2  Sat Jan 2  Feeding preferences of red sea urchins (Mesocentrotus franciscanus) in the Salish Sea Calhoon, JA*; Dobkowski, K; Bates College jcalhoon@bates.edu In the Salish Sea, red sea urchins (Mesocentrotus franciscanus) are influential herbivores in subtidal ecosystems. They […]

Feeding preferences of Pugettia producta on macroalgae species along the coast of San Juan Island, Washington

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 28-5  Sat Jan 2  Feeding preferences of Pugettia producta on macroalgae species along the coast of San Juan Island, Washington Dittrich , MC*; Dobkowski, KA; University of Alaska Southeast and Friday Harbor Labs, University of Washington; Bates College and […]

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