GSA Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado, USA - 2016

Paleontology, Phylogenetic/Morphological Patterns (Posters)

Session No. 163
Monday, 26 September 2016: 9:00 AM-6:30 PM
Exhibit Hall E/F (Colorado Convention Center)
284
LATE WASATCHIAN AND EARLY BRIDGERIAN EOCENE DERMATEMYDID TURTLES FROM THE WEST-CENTRAL AND NORTHERN GREEN RIVER BASIN, WYOMING
Abstract ID#: 284371
EBAUGH, Emily M. and BARTELS, William S., Department of Geological Sciences, Albion College, 611 E Porter St, Albion, MI 49224, eme12@albion.edu
285
THE EFFECT OF SHELL MORPHOLOGY ON SEDIMENT RETENTION IN TURRITELLINE GASTROPODS
Abstract ID#: 285134
WALDMAN, Emily K., Cornell University, Snee Hall, 112 Hollister Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850, ANDERSON, Brendan Matthew, Paleontological Research Institution, 1259 Trumansburg Road, Ithaca, NY 14850; Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Cornell University, 1142 Snee Hall, Ithaca, NY 14850 and ALLMON, Warren D., Paleontological Research Institution, 1259 Trumansburg Road, Ithaca, NY 14850-1398; Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Cornell University, 1142 Snee Hall, Ithaca, NY 14850, BMA53@Cornell.edu
286
SOFT TISSUE PRESERVATION IN PALEOZOIC OPHIUROIDS: NOVEL INSIGHTS THROUGH 3D IMAGING
Abstract ID#: 282434
CLARK, Elizabeth G., Geology & Geophysics, Yale University, P.O. Box 208109, New Haven, CT 06520, PRANGLEY, Madeleine S., Biology Department, Oberlin College, 119 Woodland Street, Oberlin, OH 44074, THUY, Ben, Natural History Museum Luxembourg, 24 Rue Münster, L-2160, Luxembourg, DARROCH, Simon A.F., Earth and Environmental Sciences, Vanderbilt University, 5726 Stevenson Center, 7th floor, Nashville, TN 37240, SORIANO, Carmen, Argonne National Laboratory, Advanced Photon Source, 9700 S Cass ave, Lemont, IL 60439 and BRIGGS, Derek E.G., Department of Geology & Geophysics, Yale University, 210 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511, elizabeth.g.clark@yale.edu
287
BAYESIAN STATE-SPACE MODELING OF EVOLUTIONARY PROCESSES
Abstract ID#: 285688
HANDLEY, John C., Paleontological Research Institution, 1259 Trumansburg Road, Ithaca, NY 14850 and HUNT, Gene, Department of Paleobiology, Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, NHB MRC 121, P.O. Box 37012, Washington, DC 20013-7012, jhandley@rochester.rr.com
288
A NEW GENUS OF HESPERHYINE PECCARY (MAMMALIA: ARTIODACTYLA) FROM THE LATE OLIGOCENE OF OREGON: IMPLICATIONS FOR PALEOBIOLOGICAL DATABASES
Abstract ID#: 276908
PROTHERO, Donald, Vertebrate Paleontology, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, 900 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007, donaldprothero@att.net
289
STASIS IN RANCHO LA BREA BLACK VULTURES (CORAGYPS OCCIDENTALIS) OVER THE LAST GLACIAL-INTERGLACIAL CYCLE
Abstract ID#: 277136
LONG, Katherine L., Geological Sciences, Cal Poly Pomona, 3801 W Temple Ave, Pomona, CA 91768, PROTHERO, Donald, Vertebrate Paleontology, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, 900 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007 and SYVERSON, V.J.P., Museum of Paleontology, University of Michigan, 1109 Geddes Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, kllong@cpp.edu
290
PHYLOGENETIC ANALYSIS OF THE MIOCIDARIDAE AND TRIADOTIARIDAE WITH IMPLICATIONS FOR THE EVOLUTION OF EARLY POST-PALEOZOIC ECHINOIDS
Abstract ID#: 282593
THOMPSON, Jeffrey R., Department of Earth Sciences, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0740, PETSIOS, Elizabeth, Earth Sciences, University of Southern California, 3651 Trousdale Pkwy Zumberge Hall of Science, University Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0740 and BOTTJER, David J., Department of Earth Sciences, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089, thompsjr@usc.edu
291
SIZE AND SHAPE STASIS IN RANCHO LA BREA BARN OWLS OVER THE LAST GLACIAL-INTERGLACIAL CYCLE
Abstract ID#: 278550
MADAN, Meena A., School of Earth Sciences, University of Bristol, Life Sciences Building, 24 Tyndall Avenue, Bristol, BS8 1TQ, United Kingdom, PROTHERO, Donald, Vertebrate Paleontology, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, 900 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007 and SYVERSON, V.J.P., Department of Geoscience, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Weeks Hall, 1215 W. Dayton St., Madison, WI 53715, mm13970@my.bristol.ac.uk
292
NEW PHYLOGENY-BASED AND LINNAEAN CLASSIFICATIONS OF THE CRINOIDEA (ECHINODERMATA)
Abstract ID#: 281135
WRIGHT, David F.1, AUSICH, William I.2, COLE, Selina R.1, PETER, Mark E.3 and RHENBERG, Elizabeth C.4, (1)School of Earth Sciences, The Ohio State University, 275 Mendenhall Laboratory, 125 South Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210, (2)School of Earth Sciences, The Ohio State University, 155 South Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210-1398, (3)School of Earth Sciences, The Ohio State University, Room 275 Mendenhall Lab, 125 S. Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210, (4)Geology, Earlham College, Richmond, IN 47374, wright.1433@osu.edu
293
ASSESSING PATTERNS OF MORPHOLOGICAL DIVERSITY IN COCCOLITHOPHORES WHEN COCCOSPHERES ARE EXCLUDED FROM THE FOSSIL RECORD
Abstract ID#: 281202
VILLAROSA GARCIA, Marites, Department of the Geophysical Sciences, University of Chicago, 5734 South Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, marites@uchicago.edu
294
THE STABILITY OF SCLERACTINIAN MICROMORPHOLOGY AND MICROSTRUCTURE
Abstract ID#: 281277
TIBBITS, Matthew, Univesrity of Iowa, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, 115 Trowbridge Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242, matthew-tibbits@uiowa.edu
295
MORPHOLOGIC EVOLUTION AND DISPARITY IN CAMBRIAN ECHINODERMS
Abstract ID#: 281616
SMITH, Nicholas S.1, ZAMORA, Samuel2, RAHMAN, Imran Alexander3 and DELINE, Bradley1, (1)Department of Geosciences, University of West Georgia, 1601 Maple St, Carrollton, GA 30118, (2)Museo Geominero, Instituto Geológico y Minero de España, C/Manuel Lasala, 44, 9ºB, Zaragoza, 50006, Spain, (3)Oxford University Museum of Natural History, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PW, United Kingdom, nsmith29@my.westga.edu
296
ACCURACY OF BODY SIZE DATA COLLECTED BY UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT
Abstract ID#: 282207
SEIFERT, Neil J.1, NAGEL-MYERS, Judith1, ROHLFSEN, Leah2 and DORR, Jessica2, (1)Geology, St. Lawrence University, 23 Romoda Drive, Canton, NY 13617, (2)Sociology, St. Lawrence University, 23 Romoda Drive, Canton, NY 13617, njseif13@stlawu.edu
297
MORPHOMETRIC AND ECOLOGICAL DISCREPANCIES OF LUCINIDAE (BIVALVIA) IN VARIOUS MARINE ENVIRONMENTS ON SAN SALVADOR ISLAND, THE BAHAMAS
Abstract ID#: 282275
KOKESH, Broc S., Geology and Geological Engineering, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, 501 East St. Joseph St, Rapid City, SD 57701, ANDERSON, Laurie C., Geology and Geological Engineering, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, 501 East St. Joseph St, Rapid City, SD 57702 and ENGEL, Annette Summers, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of Tennessee, 1412 Circle Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996, Broc.Kokesh@mines.sdsmt.edu
298
GRINDING TOMOGRAPHY: INSIGHTS INTO FOSSIL
Abstract ID#: 282619
IFRIM, Christina, Institut für Geowissenschaften, Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 234, Heidelberg, 69120, Germany, christina.ifrim@geow.uni-heidelberg.de
299
NEW MORPHOLOGICAL DATA FOR THE EARLY ONTOGENY OF PENTREMITES (BLASTOIDEA, ECHINODERMATA) USING SYNCHROTRON-BASED TOMOGRAPHY
Abstract ID#: 284841
BOUDREAU, Matthew J.1, BAUER, Jennifer E.1, SUMRALL, Colin D.2, RAHMAN, Imran Alexander3 and WATERS, Johnny A.4, (1)Earth and Planetary Sciences, The University of Tennessee, 306 EPS Building, 1412 Circle Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996-1410, (2)Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of Tennessee, 306 EPS, 1412 Circle Dr., Knoxville, TN 37996-1410, (3)Oxford University Museum of Natural History, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PW, United Kingdom, (4)Department of Geology, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 28608, jbauer5@vols.utk.edu
300
CUTICULAR FLUORESCENCE IN EXTANT AND EXTINCT CHELICERATES
Abstract ID#: 283104
RUBIN, Margaret, Geology, Oberlin College, 52 W Lorain Street, Oberlin, NY 44074; Division of Paleontology, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th St, New York, NY 10024, LAMSDELL, James, Division of Paleontology, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th St, New York, NY 10024, PRENDINI, Lorenzo, Division of Invertebrate Zoology, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th St, New York, NY 10024 and HOPKINS, Melanie, Division of Paleontology, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th Street, New York, NY 10024-5192, mrubin@oberlin.edu
301
WUCHIAPINGIAN ARAUCARIA-LIKE WOOD FROM THE WUTONGGOU FORMATION  IN NORTHERN BOGDA MOUNTAINS, NORTHWESTERN CHINA
Abstract ID#: 286487
WAN, Mingli, Department of Palaeobotany and Palynology, Nanjing Institute of Geology and Palaeontology, No. 39, East Beijing Road, Nanjing, 210008, China, YANG, Wan, Geology and Geophysics Program, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO 65409 and WANG, Jun, Nanjing Institute of Geology and Palaeontology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 39 East Beijing Road, Nanjing, 210008, China, mlwan@nigpas.ac.cn
302
MORPHOLOGY AND STRATIGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION OF PUTATIVE TINTINNID FOSSILS FROM THE TSAGAAN OLOM GROUP, MONGOLIA
Abstract ID#: 283416
VIZCAINO, Maoli, Geosciences Department, Williams College, 947 Main street, Williamstown, MA 01267, ANDERSON, Ross P., Department of Geology and Geophysics, Yale University, 210 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511, MACDONALD, Francis A., Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Harvard University, 20 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 and COHEN, Phoebe, Geosciences, Williams College, 203 Clark Hall, Williamstown, MA 01267, mnv1@williams.edu
303
MEDULLOPROTAXODIOXYLON TRIASSICUM GEN. ET SP. NOV., A TAXODIACEOUS CONIFER WOOD FROM THE NORIAN (TRIASSIC) IN NORTHERN BOGDA MOUNTAINS, XINJIANG, NORTHWESTERN CHINA
Abstract ID#: 286549
WAN, Mingli1, YANG, Wan2, TANG, Peng3, LIU, Lujun1 and WANG, Jun4, (1)Department of Palaeobotany and Palynology, Nanjing Institute of Geology and Palaeontology, No. 39, East Beijing Road, Nanjing, 210008, China, (2)Geology and Geophysics Program, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO 65409, (3)State Key Laboratory of Paleobiology and Stratigraphy, 39 East Beijing Road, Nanjing, Nanjing, 210008, China, (4)Nanjing Institute of Geology and Palaeontology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 39 East Beijing Road, Nanjing, 210008, China, jun.wang@nigpas.ac.cn
304
RHACHIPHYLLUM (AL. CALLIPTERIS) HEILONGJIANGENSIS (HUANG) COMB. ET EMEND. NOV. FROM THE WUCHIAPINGIAN WUTONGGOU FORMATION IN THE JUNGGAR BASIN, NORTHERN BOGDA MOUNTAINS, NORTHWESTERN CHINA
Abstract ID#: 286601
WAN, Mingli, Department of Palaeobotany and Palynology, Nanjing Institute of Geology and Palaeontology, No. 39, East Beijing Road, Nanjing, 210008, China, KERP, Hans, Forschungsstelle für Paläobotanik, Geologisch-Paläontologisches Institut, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Hindenburgplatz 57, Münster, 48143, Germany, YANG, Wan, Geology and Geophysics Program, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO 65409 and WANG, Jun, Nanjing Institute of Geology and Palaeontology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 39 East Beijing Road, Nanjing, 210008, China, yangwa@mst.edu
305
USING GEOMETRIC MORPHOMETRICS TO TEST SPECIES IDENTIFICATIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS OF CONODONT EVOLUTION IN THE ILLINOIS BASIN, MIDDLE PENNSYLVANIAN
Abstract ID#: 284090
ZIMMERMAN, Alexander N.1, JOHNSON, Claudia C.2 and POLLY, P. David2, (1)Department of Geological Sciences, Indiana University, 1001 East 10th Street, Bloomington, IN 47405-1405, (2)Department of Geological Sciences, Indiana University, 1001 E. Tenth St., Bloomington, IN 47405-1405, alexzimm@indiana.edu
306
A NEW ENDOCRANIAL CAST OF TRICERATOPS HORRIDUS
Abstract ID#: 284285
HANKS, H. Douglas, Paleontology, Science Museum of Minnesota, 120 West Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55102, ERICKSON, Bruce R., Paleontology, Science Museum of Minnesota, 120 W. Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55102 and HAIRE, Scott A., Biology, Science Museum of Minnesota, 120 W. Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55102, hanks.douglas@gmail.com
307
EVALUATING THE EARLY CAMBRIAN ORIGINS AND INTER-CLADE RELATIONSHIPS OF CORYNEXOCHINE TRILOBITES; EXAMINATION OF THE GENUS ZACANTHOPSIS
Abstract ID#: 284403
SWISHER, Robert, Dept. of the Geophysical Sciences, University of Chicago, 5734 South Ellis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637, WEBSTER, Mark, Dept. of Geophysical Sciences, University of Chicago, 5734 South Ellis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637 and HOPKINS, Melanie, Division of Paleontology, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th Street, New York, NY 10024-5192, rswisher@uchicago.edu
308
THE EVOLUTION OF AQUATIC MAMMALS TOWARD A UNIVERSAL LARGE SIZE? EVIDENCE FROM PHYLOGENETICS AND FOSSILS
Abstract ID#: 287843
GEARTY, William, Department of Geological Sciences, Stanford University, 450 Serra Mall, Building 320, Stanford, CA 94305, MCCLAIN, Craig R., Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium, Chauvin, LA 70344 and PAYNE, Jonathan L., Department of Geological Sciences, Stanford University, 450 Serra Mall, Building 320, Room 118, Stanford, CA 94305, wgearty@stanford.edu
309
FRACTAL GEOMETRY OF NANNOFOSSIL SPECIES DISCOASTER PENTARADIATUS
Abstract ID#: 284950
CLARK, William B.1, CLARK, M.W.1 and CLARK, R.K.2, (1)Earth Sciences, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL 36607, (2)Physics, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL, wclark38@gmail.com
310
SIMPLIFYING THE METHODS - BODY LENGTH ESTIMATES FOR CARCHAROCLES MEGALODON USING ASSOCIATED TOOTH SETS AND JAW WIDTH RELATED DATA FROM GREAT WHITE SHARKS AND MAKOS
Abstract ID#: 285189
LEDER, Ronny M., Florida Museum of Natural History, Vertebrate Paleontology Department, Dickinson Hall, 1659 Museum Rd., PO Box 117800, Gainesville, FL 32611, PEREZ, Victor J., Geological Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611 and BADAUT, Teddy, Independent affiliate, Thoirette, 39530 / 39240, France, leder.ronnymaik@flmnh.ufl.edu
311
HIDDEN HYPOSTOMES: HOW COVERT PRESERVATION IN AGNOSTOIDS INCREASES INFORMATION ON THE VENTRAL MOUTHPLATE
Abstract ID#: 286101
MIGUEL, Miguel Angel, Geology, California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 and RITTERBUSH, Linda Anita, Geology, California Lutheran University, 60 Olsen Rd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91360, mmiguel@callutheran.edu
312
A MORPHOMETRIC APPROACH TO REFINING SPECIES CONCEPTS FOR THE LATE CRETACEOUS PLANKTIC FORAMINIFERAL GENUS GLOBIGERINELLOIDES
Abstract ID#: 286166
HUBER, Brian T.1, BRAOUDAKIS, Georgina V.2, GOLD, Zachary W.3 and FRAASS, Andrew Jeffrey1, (1)Department of Paleobiology, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC 20013-7012, (2)Washington, DC, (3)Saint John's College, Annapolis, MD 21401, HuberB@si.edu
313
MORPHOLOGICAL VARIATION AND TAXONOMIC REVISION OF LATE MIOCENE NEOGASTROPODS (AMERICOLIVA, OLIVELLA) FROM THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Abstract ID#: 286432
CHIN, Courtney T. and ROOPNARINE, Peter D., Department of Invertebrate Zoology and Geology, California Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118, cchin@calacademy.org
314
TURRITELLIDS TAKE OVER: LATITUDINAL RANGE EXPANSION AND BODY SIZE INCREASE IN TURRITELLID GASTROPODS SINCE THE LATE CRETACEOUS
Abstract ID#: 286983
GIGLIOTTI, Michael, Cornell University, Day Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853, PIETSCH, Carlie, Paleontological Research Institution, 1259 Trumansburg Road, Ithaca, NY 14850 and ALLMON, Warren D., Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Cornell University, 1142 Snee Hall, Ithaca, NY 14850, mvg35@cornell.edu
315
BODY SIZE TRENDS IN MESOZOIC MARINE REPTILES
Abstract ID#: 287661
SCHAAL, Ellen K. and TOIVONEN, Chris A., Department of Geology, Lawrence University, 711 E Boldt Way, Appleton, WI 54911, eschaal@alumni.stanford.edu
316
ONTOGENETIC ANALYSIS OF THE PHACOPID TRILOBITE CALYPTAULAX STRASBURGENSIS
Abstract ID#: 287945
JACOBS, Gabriel and CARLUCCI, Jesse R., Kimbell School of Geoscience, Midwestern State University, 3410 Taft Blvd., Wichita Falls, TX 76308, hydra22@sbcglobal.net
317
DISCOVERY THROUGH DIGITIZATION: A NEW SCENTLESS PLANT BUG (FAMILY: RHOPALIDAE) FROM THE NEOGENE STEWART VALLEY, NEVADA, USA
Abstract ID#: 288024
ERWIN, Diane M. and NGUYEN, Hiep, University of California Museum of Paleontology, 1101 Valley Life Sciences Building, Berkeley, CA 94720, dmerwin@berkeley.edu
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