Significance of microbially-liberated urea-nitrogen in pregnant and lactating arctic ground squirrels

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 17-4  Sat Jan 2  Significance of microbially-liberated urea-nitrogen in pregnant and lactating arctic ground squirrels Sadowska, J*; Medlock, S; Carlson, KM; Buck, CL; Duddleston, KN; Department of Evolutionary and Physiological Ecology, Faculty of Biology, University of Białystok, Poland; Department […]

Selection (or lack thereof) on mitochondrial genes in animals tales from bivalves, electric fishes, snakes, and elephants

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 17-8  Sat Jan 2  Selection (or lack thereof) on mitochondrial genes in animals: tales from bivalves, electric fishes, snakes, and elephants Havird, JC*; Maeda, G; Zwonitzer, K; University of Texas at Austin jhavird@utexas.edu https://sites.cns.utexas.edu/havird Nearly all eukaryotes possess a […]

Recolorize a flexible R package for color classification

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 17-6  Sat Jan 2  Recolorize: a flexible R package for color classification Weller, HI*; Schwartz, ST; Karan, E; Lord, NP; Brown University, Providence; University of California, Los Angeles; University of California, Los Angeles; Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge hannahiweller@gmail.com […]

Nanopore amplicon sequencing reveals molecular convergence and local adaptation of rhodopsin in Great Lakes salmonids

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 17-3  Sat Jan 2  Nanopore amplicon sequencing reveals molecular convergence and local adaptation of rhodopsin in Great Lakes salmonids Eaton, KM*; Bernal, MA; Backenstose, NJC; Yule, DL; Krabbenhoft, TJ; University at Buffalo and Auburn University; University at Buffalo and […]

Effect of sprint training on Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 and Insulin-like Growth Factor 2 expression in green anoles (Anolis carolinensis)

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 17-5  Sat Jan 2  Effect of sprint training on Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 and Insulin-like Growth Factor 2 expression in green anoles (Anolis carolinensis) Marks, JR*; Lailvaux, SP; Beatty, AE; Schwartz, TS; University of New Orleans; University of New […]

Adaptive seasonal shift towards investment in fewer, larger offspring

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 17-7  Sat Jan 2  Adaptive seasonal shift towards investment in fewer, larger offspring Hall, JM*; Mitchell, TS; Thawley, CJ; Stroud, JT; Warner, DA; Auburn University; University of Minnesota; Neumann University; Washington University; Auburn University jmh0131@auburn.edu http://www.devoeco.weebly.com As reproductive seasons […]

Testosterone-mediated behavior shapes social networks in wire-tailed manakins

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 16-9  Sat Jan 2  Testosterone-mediated behavior shapes social networks in wire-tailed manakins Dakin, R*; Moore, IT; Horton, BM; Vernasco, BJ; Ryder, TB; Carleton University; Virgnia Tech; Millersville University; Washington State University; Bird Conservancy of the Rockies roslyn.dakin@gmail.com http://www.roslyndakin.com Social […]

Reciprocity is a pathway to social network stability

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 16-4  Sat Jan 2  Reciprocity is a pathway to social network stability Clunis, P*; Ryder, TB; Dakin, R; Carleton University; Bird Conservancy of the Rockies; Carleton University paisleyclunis@cmail.carleton.ca Social reciprocity can promote the evolution of cooperation and long-term social […]

More than meets the eye high-speed video reveals aerobatic performance and the production of mechanical sounds in mating displays

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 16-3  Sat Jan 2  More than meets the eye: high-speed video reveals aerobatic performance and the production of mechanical sounds in mating displays Boyle, WA*; Bodony, DJ; Shogren, EH; Nguyen, L; Day, EB; Kansas State University aboyle@ksu.edu http://www.aliceboyle.net Male […]

Male-male coalitions and aggression in two species of manakins

SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING (VAM)January 3 – Febuary 28, 2021 Meeting Abstract 16-2  Sat Jan 2  Male-male coalitions and aggression in two species of manakins Alfonso, CA*; Moore, IT; Virginia Tech; Virginia Tech calfonsoc@vt.edu Manakins are neotropical birds with a polygynous mating system where males aggregate in a specific area (lek) […]

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