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Characterization of the juvenile green turtle (Chelonia mydas) microbiome throughout an ontogenetic shift from pelagic to neritic habitats
No full textThe gut microbiome of herbivorous animals consists of organisms that efficiently digest the structural carbohydrates of ingested plant material. Green turtles (Chelonia mydas) provide an interesting model of change in these microbial communities because they undergo a pronounced shift from a surface-pelagic distribution and omnivorous diet to a neritic distribution and herbivorous diet. As an alternative to direct sampling of the gut, we investigated the cloacal microbiomes of juvenile green turtles before and after recruitment to neritic waters to observe any changes in their microbial community structure. Cloacal swabs were taken from individual turtles for analysis of the 16S rRNA gene sequences using Illumina sequencing. One fecal sample was also obtained, allowing for a preliminary comparison with the bacterial community of the cloaca. We found significant variation in the juvenile green turtle bacterial communities between pelagic and neritic habitats, suggesting that environmental and dietary factors support different bacterial communities in green turtles from these habitats. This is the first study to characterize the cloacal microbiome of green turtles in the context of their ontogenetic shifts, which could provide valuable insight into the origins of their gut bacteria and how the microbial community supports their shift to herbivory
The Abstinence Exercise: Impact on Empathy for Clients with Addictive Disorders
No full text“Why can’t they just quit!?” Many individuals, including counselors-in-training, have difficulty experiencing empathy for clients struggling with addiction. The purpose of this poster session is to discuss the use of an abstinence exercise in counselor education addictions courses and the present data regarding the impact of such an exercise on student counselor empathy for people with addictive disorders
The Pre-Socratics: Origins of Philosophy and Science
No full textJessica Hale is currently a senior at IPFW majoring in history. She is presently interning at ARCH Inc., a non-profit organization that advocates for the historic preservation of Fort Wayne and northeast Indiana’s architectural and cultural heritage. After graduation she is preparing to go on to graduate school at the University of Notre Dame. Her primary interests revolve around world history, global affairs, and historic preservation
Haecceity 3.31.0
No full text23 and 7/8\u22 x 27 and ¾\u22.
Diapositives, paper, Plexiglas, hex bolts with washers, and cap screws mounted on Gatorfoam. German silver frame.http://opus.ipfw.edu/haecceities_facgallery/1087/thumbnail.jp