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Larval Parasitoids And Larval Diseases Of Malacosoma Neustria L. (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae) Detected In Erzurum Province, Turkey, Hi̇kmet Özbek, Sali̇ha Çoruh Jan 2012

Larval Parasitoids And Larval Diseases Of Malacosoma Neustria L. (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae) Detected In Erzurum Province, Turkey, Hi̇kmet Özbek, Sali̇ha Çoruh

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The larval parasitoids and larval diseases of Malacosoma neustria (L.) (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae) in various host plants were investigated in Erzurum Province, Turkey, during 2004 and 2005. The larval parasitoids were reared in a laboratory, and a total of 29 parasitoid species were established in association with the larvae of M. neustria in the families Tachinidae (Diptera), Braconidae, Ichneumonidae, and Chalcidoidea (Hymenoptera). Of the 6 tachinid parasitoids, Pales pavida (Meigen) was the most prevalent species and accounted for 25% of the tachinid records. Among the tachinids, there were 2 new records for the Turkish fauna: Exorista amoena Mesnil and Palesisa nudioculata …


Additional Notes On The Spider Fauna Of Turkey (Araneae), Kadi̇r Buğaç Kunt, Rahşen Saltanat Kaya, Recep Sulhi̇ Özkütük, Tarik Danişman, Ersen Aydin Yağmur, Mert Elveri̇ci̇ Jan 2012

Additional Notes On The Spider Fauna Of Turkey (Araneae), Kadi̇r Buğaç Kunt, Rahşen Saltanat Kaya, Recep Sulhi̇ Özkütük, Tarik Danişman, Ersen Aydin Yağmur, Mert Elveri̇ci̇

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This paper presents the results of recent field surveys and provides new data on the spider fauna of Turkey. The following 9 taxa are new records for Turkey: Larinia chloris (Audouin, 1826); Macrothele sp.; Arctosa tbilisiensis Mcheidze, 1946; Pisaura consocia (O. P.-Cambridge, 1872); Prodidomus redikorzevi Spassky, 1940; Macaroeris flavicomis (Simon, 1884); Scytodes velutina Heineken & Lowe, 1832; Achaeridion conigerum (Simon, 1914); and Phoroncidia paradoxa (Lucas, 1846). New locality data are provided for the following previously but rarely recorded species: Spermophora senoculata (Dugès, 1836); Ariadna insidiatrix Audouin, 1826; and Segestria senoculata (Linnaeus, 1758). Taxonomic, zoogeographical, and ecological data are given for …


Freshwater Oligochaetes (Oligochaeta, Clitellata, Annelida) Of North Pribaikalye (East Siberia, Russia), Irina Kaygorodova, Piet F.M. Verdonschot, Lyubov S. Kravtsova Jan 2012

Freshwater Oligochaetes (Oligochaeta, Clitellata, Annelida) Of North Pribaikalye (East Siberia, Russia), Irina Kaygorodova, Piet F.M. Verdonschot, Lyubov S. Kravtsova

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The oligochaete fauna of freshwater reservoirs and rivers in North Pribaikalye was investigated for the first time. In total, 38 oligochaete species were collected. Of these, 16 species belong to the subfamily Naidinae, 6 to Pristininae, and 10 to the 3 subfamilies of Tubificidae. In addition, 5 species belonging to Enchytraeidae and 1 widespread species belonging to the family Lumbriculidae, Lumbriculus variegatus, were collected.


First Record Of A Bathyal Leptostracan, Nebalia Abyssicola Fage, 1929 (Crustacea: Malacostraca: Phyllocarida), In The Aegean Sea, Eastern Mediterranean, Juan Moreira, Murat Sezgi̇n, Tuncer Katağan, Onur Gönülal, Bülent Topaloğlu Jan 2012

First Record Of A Bathyal Leptostracan, Nebalia Abyssicola Fage, 1929 (Crustacea: Malacostraca: Phyllocarida), In The Aegean Sea, Eastern Mediterranean, Juan Moreira, Murat Sezgi̇n, Tuncer Katağan, Onur Gönülal, Bülent Topaloğlu

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Data on deep sea leptostracans (Crustacea: Phyllocarida: Leptostraca) are still scarce in many parts of the world. In the last few years, several species of Nebalia Leach, 1814, have been reported from the eastern Mediterranean; however, there have been no reports from waters deeper than 100 m. Samples collected recently from Gökçeada, Turkey-at depths of 680-820 m in the Aegean Sea, eastern Mediterranean-included Nebalia abyssicola Fage, 1929. This is the first record for the study area and one of the few known records of this species. Specimens are described and figured to complement previous descriptions. A key for all known …


Assessment Of Chromium Toxicity In Cyprinus Carpio Through Hematological And Biochemical Blood Markers, Tayybah Shaheen, Tanveer Akhtar Jan 2012

Assessment Of Chromium Toxicity In Cyprinus Carpio Through Hematological And Biochemical Blood Markers, Tayybah Shaheen, Tanveer Akhtar

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Static renewal exposure of various sublethal concentrations of hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)] produced a deleterious effect on some hematological and biochemical parameters of Cyprinus carpio with the increase in concentration of metal. C. carpio breeders (W = 500 ± 9.5 g; L = 25.60 ± 2.6 cm) were randomly divided into the control group (n = 33) and treated group (n = 198), with 11 breeders/tank (8.84 m3). The groups were distributed into tanks containing 1 of 7 sublethal concentrations of Cr(VI) (0, 25, 50, 75, 100, 125, and 150 mg/L), with 3 replicates per concentration for 6 months. Monthly Cr(VI) …


Preliminary Studies On Aquatic Oligochaeta In And Around Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Mohammed Ibrahim Naveed Jan 2012

Preliminary Studies On Aquatic Oligochaeta In And Around Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Mohammed Ibrahim Naveed

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Aquatic oligochaetes were studied in 2 lowland regions (the Chennai and Tiruvallur districts) and a mountainous area (Ooty) in Tamil Nadu, southern India. Quantitative core samples, 2.5 cm in diameter, were collected monthly from April 2005 to March 2006 in Kodungaiyur Swamp and Pandinellur Swamp, the 2 main sites commercially exploited for aquatic Oligochaeta in Chennai. Random qualitative samples were collected from other sites using corers or strainers. In total, 9 naidids and 4 tubificids were identified during this survey. Dero indica, D. zeylanica, D. digitata, and Pristina jenkinae are first reports from Chennai. L. hoffmeisteri, the worm commercially marketed …


Redescription Of Mesobuthus Vesiculatus (Pocock, 1899) (Scorpiones: Buthidae) Based On Specimens From Iran, Ayşegül Karataş, Muhammed Mouradi Gharkheloo Jan 2012

Redescription Of Mesobuthus Vesiculatus (Pocock, 1899) (Scorpiones: Buthidae) Based On Specimens From Iran, Ayşegül Karataş, Muhammed Mouradi Gharkheloo

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The scorpion Mesobuthus vesiculatus (Pocock, 1899) was briefly described from northwestern Iran based on only one male with a picture indicating the dorsal habitus of the holotype; the author pointed out that it has a large and globular telson with a short aculeus. This species, with very distinct morphological features, is now redescribed based on new specimens (3 males, 3 females) collected from West Azerbaijan and East Azerbaijan (Iran). Detailed figures and measurements are presented and the trichobotrial pattern and paraxial organ are illustrated for the first time. The morphological differences of M. vesiculatus from similar species M. caucasicus, M. …


The Effect Of Vegetation And Water Depth On Nest Patterns Of The Eurasian Coot (Fulica Atra), Ali̇ Uzun Jan 2012

The Effect Of Vegetation And Water Depth On Nest Patterns Of The Eurasian Coot (Fulica Atra), Ali̇ Uzun

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Nest characteristics of the Eurasian coot (Fulica atra) and the effect of vegetation and water depth on nest size were investigated. The study was conducted in 2008 on Poyrazlar Lake (Sakarya) in northwest Turkey. Depth and distance from the edge has no effect on internal nest diameter; however, nest height and external diameter are correlated with water depth.


New Species Records Of The Family Suctobelbidae (Acari: Oribatida) From Iran, Mostafa Mirzaie, Mohammad Ali Akrami Jan 2012

New Species Records Of The Family Suctobelbidae (Acari: Oribatida) From Iran, Mostafa Mirzaie, Mohammad Ali Akrami

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Suctobelbid mite fauna of the Shendabad region (East Azerbaijan Province) was studied in 2008 to determine the species found in soil samples. There were 4 species identified that are new records for the mite fauna of Iran: Suctobelbella (Flagrosuctobelba) elegantula (Hammer), Suctobelbella (Flagrosuctobelba) nana Shtanchaeva and Subias, Suctobelbella (Suctobelbella) acutidens (Forsslund), and Suctobelba trigona (Michael). One species, Suctobelba aliena Moritz, is new to Asia. An identification key is given for the species.


Three New Species Of Hilara Meigen (Diptera: Empididae) From Turkey, Mustafa Cemal Çi̇ftçi̇, Abdullah Hasbenli̇, Hasan Koç Jan 2012

Three New Species Of Hilara Meigen (Diptera: Empididae) From Turkey, Mustafa Cemal Çi̇ftçi̇, Abdullah Hasbenli̇, Hasan Koç

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Three new species from the Marmara region of Turkey are described: Hilara sakaryensis sp. nov. (Hilara abdominalis-group), Hilara truva sp. nov. (Hilara canescens-group), and Hilara balikesirensis sp. nov. (Hilara intermedia-group). Males and females are described and compared with related species, and male genitalia and forelegs are illustrated. The systematic position of the new species within the species groups is discussed, and a key to the Turkish species of Hilara Meigen is given.


Microtaxonomy Of Fragmenting Enchytraeus Species Using Molecular Markers, With A Comment On Species Complexes In Enchytraeids, Rut Collado, Eva Hass-Cordes, Ruediger Schmelz Jan 2012

Microtaxonomy Of Fragmenting Enchytraeus Species Using Molecular Markers, With A Comment On Species Complexes In Enchytraeids, Rut Collado, Eva Hass-Cordes, Ruediger Schmelz

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Populations of Enchytraeus that reproduce by fragmentation are distributed worldwide, but their species-level taxonomy is unresolved because morphological differences are inconclusive. Therefore, we compared the isozyme and RAPD-PCR patterns of 5 populations of fragmenting enchytraeids from widely distant localities (Japan, Iran, Greece, and Brazil). Among these populations, 3 were identified (E. japonensis, E. bigeminus, and E. dudichi) and 2 were unidentified. Multiple isozyme bands suggested polyploidy in all investigated populations. In all RAPD-PCR algorithms except 1, the fragmenting group formed a cluster separate from 2 nonfragmenting Enchytraeus species. All 5 populations were clearly separable on the levels of protein and …


About The Scientific Names Of Paraphyletic Taxa, Tarmo Timm Jan 2012

About The Scientific Names Of Paraphyletic Taxa, Tarmo Timm

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The 'naturality' of monophyletic taxa in comparison with that of paraphyletic ones is discussed, with examples from Clitellata. Regular scientific names for paraphyletic taxa are inevitable in a workable biological classification.


Fecal Ciliate Composition Of Cypriot Domestic Horses (Equus Caballus Linnaeus, 1758), Bayram Göçmen, Gözde Gürelli̇, Burk A. Dehority Jan 2012

Fecal Ciliate Composition Of Cypriot Domestic Horses (Equus Caballus Linnaeus, 1758), Bayram Göçmen, Gözde Gürelli̇, Burk A. Dehority

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The species composition and distribution of large intestinal ciliates was investigated in feces from 5 Cypriot domestic horses living in Northern Cyprus. We identified 9 ciliate genera and 11 species. This is the first report on intestinal ciliates in Cypriot domestic horses, and no endemic species were observed. The genera Cycloposthium, Spirodinium, and Paraisotricha occurred in all animals. The mean number of ciliates was (5.5 ± 4.4) × 10^4 cells mL^-^1 of feces and the mean number of ciliate species per host was 7.2 ± 1.5. The characteristics of the domestic horse ciliates were almost identical to those reported in …


A New Species Of Piaroa Villarreal, Giupponi & Tourinho, 2008 (Schizomida: Hubbardiidae) From Colombia, Osvaldo Villarreal Manzanilla, Luis Fernando García Jan 2012

A New Species Of Piaroa Villarreal, Giupponi & Tourinho, 2008 (Schizomida: Hubbardiidae) From Colombia, Osvaldo Villarreal Manzanilla, Luis Fernando García

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Piaroa guipongai sp. nov. is described based on specimens found in a secondary forest in the department of Tolima, Colombia, representing the third species of Piaroa Villarreal, Giupponi & Tourinho, 2008, and the first from this country. It shares with P. virichaj Villarreal, Giupponi & Tourinho, 2008 the shape and size of the male flagellum and the presence of a conspicuous ventral tubercle in the femur; however, like P. bijagua Armas & Víquez, 2009, it has a larger guard tooth on the chelicerae. When captured, the male holotype emitted an acetic acid secretion, as was previously observed with only 2 …


Parasitic Hymenoptera Reared From The Insects On Heracleum Platytaenium Boiss. (Apiaceae) With New Faunistic And Biological Records, Erhan Koçak, Mustafa Özdemi̇r Jan 2012

Parasitic Hymenoptera Reared From The Insects On Heracleum Platytaenium Boiss. (Apiaceae) With New Faunistic And Biological Records, Erhan Koçak, Mustafa Özdemi̇r

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Some parasitic hymenopterans were reared from their host insects found on the stems and branches of Heracleum platytaenium Boiss., which contains furanocoumarins that are insect repellents and suppress growth in some species. Plant materials with insects were collected from the vicinity of Kızılcahamam in Ankara Province in July-September 2008. The parasitoids (Hymenoptera) and their hosts were Didyctium brunnea (Belizin) (Eucolidae) from puparia of Lasiambia albidipennis (Strobl) (Diptera: Chloropidae), Pronotalia carlinarum (Szelenyi & Erdos) (Eulophidae) and Homoporus febriculosus (Girault) (Pteromalidae) from puparia of Melanagromyza heracleana Zlobin (Diptera: Agromyzidae), and Baryscapus crassicornis (Erdos) (Eulophidae) from larvae, pupae, and adults of Lixus nordmanni …


The Seasonality Of Group Size And Group Composition Of Sand Partridge (Ammoperdix Heyi Heyi Temminck, 1825) In The Ibex Reserve, Saudi Arabia, Torsten Wronski Jan 2012

The Seasonality Of Group Size And Group Composition Of Sand Partridge (Ammoperdix Heyi Heyi Temminck, 1825) In The Ibex Reserve, Saudi Arabia, Torsten Wronski

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The seasonality of group size and composition in sand partridges was studied at the Ibex Reserve in central Saudi Arabia. Mean group size and flock encounter rate were significantly related to rainfall and temperature. During winter and the breeding season (March to April), the encounter rate on the valley floors was distinctly lower than that observed during summer. Although encounter rates did not differ significantly between valleys, sand partridges were more likely to be encountered in narrow, stony valleys. Correcting for valley width, encounter rates did not differ between valleys. Male and female encounter rates were constant throughout the reserve, …


Morphological And Histological Effects Of Copper Sulfate On The Larval Development Of Green Toad, Bufo Viridis, Mert Gürkan, Si̇bel Hayretdağ Jan 2012

Morphological And Histological Effects Of Copper Sulfate On The Larval Development Of Green Toad, Bufo Viridis, Mert Gürkan, Si̇bel Hayretdağ

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Declines in populations of amphibians have been occurring more dramatically over the past 25 years. The declines have various causes. One of the possible causes of amphibian declines is pesticides. Copper sulfate is commonly used as a fungicide in vineyards and gardens in Turkey. In this study, our purpose was to explain the morphologically and histologically acute toxic effects of copper sulfate on Bufo viridis tadpoles. B. viridis tadpoles at Gosner stage 21 were exposed to different concentrations (0.01, 0.05, and 0.1 mg/L) of copper sulfate for 120 h. The LC_5_0 value of copper sulfate was calculated as 0.058 mg/L. …


Aspects Of Biology Of The Deep-Water Pandalid Shrimp Plesionika Martia (A. Milne-Edwards, 1883) From Sığacık Bay (Eastern Mediterranean), Cengi̇z Koçak, Murat Özbek, Zafer Tosunoğlu Jan 2012

Aspects Of Biology Of The Deep-Water Pandalid Shrimp Plesionika Martia (A. Milne-Edwards, 1883) From Sığacık Bay (Eastern Mediterranean), Cengi̇z Koçak, Murat Özbek, Zafer Tosunoğlu

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Some aspects concerning the reproduction, growth, and population dynamics of Plesionika martia were studied. Individuals were collected monthly between May 2008 and April 2009 during surveys conducted using a commercial trawl vessel. Samples were collected from Sığacık Bay (Aegean Sea, eastern Mediterranean) at depths ranging from 494 to 550 m. A total of 2110 individuals (766 males and 1344 females) were caught during these monthly surveys. The carapace length (CL) of the males ranged from 12.4 to 22.1 mm, and in females the CL ranged between 11.5 and 24.9 mm. The values of both CL and weight in females consistently …


Nucleolar Organizer Regions In Mesocricetus Brandti (Nehring, 1898) (Mammalia: Rodentia) From The Yozgat And Tokat Provinces Of Turkey, Nursel Baydemi̇r Jan 2012

Nucleolar Organizer Regions In Mesocricetus Brandti (Nehring, 1898) (Mammalia: Rodentia) From The Yozgat And Tokat Provinces Of Turkey, Nursel Baydemi̇r

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Mesocricetus brandti possesses a diploid chromosome number of 2n = 42, a fundamental number of NF = 82, and a fundamental number of autosomal arms of NFa = 78. The chromosome set consists of 17 meta-submetacentric pairs, 2 subtelocentric pairs, and 1 acrocentric pair. The X chromosome is large and metacentric while the Y is medium-sized and metacentric. The nucleolar organizer regions were located at the telomeric region of 7 biarmed autosomes and at the centromeric region of 1 acrocentric autosome.


New Locality Records Of The Snake-Eyed Lizard, Ophisops Elegans Ménétriés, 1832 (Squamata: Lacertidae), In The Western Black Sea Region Of Anatolia, Mehmet Zülfü Yildiz, Bahadir Akman, Bayram Göçmen Jan 2012

New Locality Records Of The Snake-Eyed Lizard, Ophisops Elegans Ménétriés, 1832 (Squamata: Lacertidae), In The Western Black Sea Region Of Anatolia, Mehmet Zülfü Yildiz, Bahadir Akman, Bayram Göçmen

Turkish Journal of Zoology

We report 18 specimens of Ophisops elegans from Kastamonu and Sinop provinces in the western Black Sea region of Anatolia. Previously, the northernmost known locality for O. elegans in Anatolia was Sinop Province. These new records extend the known distribution area of the species and fill the gaps in the distribution range of the species in the Black Sea region. The specimens were compared with the geographically closest subspecies, O. e. centralanatoliae from Ulukışla, Niğde. On the basis of pholidosis, coloration, and pattern, the new specimens can be included in the subspecies O. e. centralanatoliae.


A New Genus And Species For Turkish Fauna: Zeiraphera Isertana (Fabricius, 1794) (Lep.: Tortricidae), Mustafa Özdemi̇r, Ayşe Özdem Jan 2012

A New Genus And Species For Turkish Fauna: Zeiraphera Isertana (Fabricius, 1794) (Lep.: Tortricidae), Mustafa Özdemi̇r, Ayşe Özdem

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, Zeiraphera isertana (Fabricius, 1794) is newly recorded among Turkish Tortricidae fauna. This is the first record of the genus Zeiraphera Treirschke, 1829 from Turkey. The specimens were collected from cherry trees in Afyonkarahisar Province during 2008. Collection was done via bait traps used for the control of Tortricidae pest moths. Both male genitalia and imago were depicted.


Contribution To The Knowledge Of The Vespidae (Hymenoptera, Aculeata) Of Turkey, With A Checklist Of The Turkish Species, Erol Yildirim, Josef Gusenleitner Jan 2012

Contribution To The Knowledge Of The Vespidae (Hymenoptera, Aculeata) Of Turkey, With A Checklist Of The Turkish Species, Erol Yildirim, Josef Gusenleitner

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This study is based upon material of the family Vespidae collected at a series of localities in Turkey between 1964 and 2010 and a review of the previous studies on the Vespidae of Turkey. Stenodynerus trotzinai (Morawitz, 1895) and Antepipona dentella Gusenleitner, 1991 are new records for the Turkish fauna. With these 2 additions and the data from previous studies, a total of 298 species and subspecies from 53 genera belonging to 4 subfamilies, Vespinae, Polistinae, Eumeninae, and Masarinae, of the family Vespidae have now been recorded from Turkey. Among them, the type localities of 3 genera, 71 species, and …


Thysanoptera Fauna Of The Lakes Region, Turkey, İrfan Tunç, Şeri̇fe Ünal Bahşi̇, Hüseyi̇n Sümbül Jan 2012

Thysanoptera Fauna Of The Lakes Region, Turkey, İrfan Tunç, Şeri̇fe Ünal Bahşi̇, Hüseyi̇n Sümbül

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The Thysanoptera fauna of the Lakes Region of Turkey was studied in 1990-1992. A total of 3173 specimens from 397 samples were examined. The study revealed 74 Thysanoptera species and 45 of them are new records for the region. Three genera, namely Bregmatothrips Hood, Eremiothrips Priesner, and Iridothrips Priesner; and 5 species, namely Bregmatothrips dimorphus (Priesner), Eremiothrips dubius (Priesner), Eremiothrips taghizadehi (zur Strassen), Iridothrips iridis (Watson), and Mycterothrips annulicornis (Uzel) are new records for the Turkish fauna. The previously unknown male (allotype) of Rhipidothrips flavus Tunç was discovered and described. The most common and abundant species, with the number of …


A New Species Of Tephritis Latreille (Diptera: Tephritidae) From Turkey, Murat Kütük, Nesli̇han Bayrak, Rüstem Hayat Jan 2012

A New Species Of Tephritis Latreille (Diptera: Tephritidae) From Turkey, Murat Kütük, Nesli̇han Bayrak, Rüstem Hayat

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Tephritis ozaslani sp. nov. is described from Artvin Province of Turkey and placed in the T. pulchra species group. The key to the T. pulchra group is provided, which includes 9 species. The main characters that distinguish the new species from the closely resembling Palaearctic species, T. cometa israilis Freidberg, T. acanthiophilopsis Hering, T. erdemlii Kütük, T. divisa Rondani, T. recurrens Loew, T. merzi Freidberg & Kütük, and T. hurvitzi Freidberg, are discussed. In addition, Inula oculus christi L. (Asteraceae) is determined as a host plant of the new species.


Distribution Of Soft-Bottom Mollusks (Mollusca) In Mersin Bay (Eastern Mediterranean Sea), Erhan Mutlu, Mehmet Beti̇l Ergev Jan 2012

Distribution Of Soft-Bottom Mollusks (Mollusca) In Mersin Bay (Eastern Mediterranean Sea), Erhan Mutlu, Mehmet Beti̇l Ergev

Turkish Journal of Zoology

A total of 44 molluscan species belonging to 5 classes were identified in 3 transects (including depths of 10, 25, 50, 75, 100 and 200 m) located in Kumkuyu, Limonlu, and Erdemli. Overall, no significant difference in community parameters such as diversity index, evenness index, and species richness was found among transects. The species abundance showed seasonal and depth-wise variations. The highest species richness (6-16 species) was encountered between depths of 10 and 100 m in winter and spring, whereas the molluscan population increased in warm seasons due to the high abundance of Corbula gibba and Nucula nitidosa. Bivalves and …


A New Water Mite Species (Hydrachnidia: Aturidae) From Turkey: Barbaxonella Taurusensis Sp. Nov., Yunus Ömer Boyaci, Pinar Gülle, Hakan Di̇di̇nen Jan 2012

A New Water Mite Species (Hydrachnidia: Aturidae) From Turkey: Barbaxonella Taurusensis Sp. Nov., Yunus Ömer Boyaci, Pinar Gülle, Hakan Di̇di̇nen

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Barbaxonella taurusensis n. sp. is described and a list of species of the water mite family Aturidae Thor, 1900 from Turkey is given. Barbaxonella taurusensis n. sp. is the second species of genus Barbaxonella Lundblad, 1954 recorded from Turkey.


Sponge (Porifera) Species From The Mediterranean Coast Of Turkey (Levantine Sea, Eastern Mediterranean), With A Checklist Of Sponges From The Coasts Of Turkey, Alper Evcen, Meli̇h Ertan Çinar Jan 2012

Sponge (Porifera) Species From The Mediterranean Coast Of Turkey (Levantine Sea, Eastern Mediterranean), With A Checklist Of Sponges From The Coasts Of Turkey, Alper Evcen, Meli̇h Ertan Çinar

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The present study deals with sponge species collected along the Mediterranean coast of Turkey in 2005. A total of 29 species belonging to 19 families were encountered, of which Phorbas plumosus is a new record for the eastern Mediterranean, 8 species are new records for the marine fauna of Turkey (Clathrina clathrus, Spirastrella cunctatrix, Desmacella inornata, Phorbas plumosus, Hymerhabdia intermedia, Haliclona fulva, Petrosia vansoesti, and Ircinia dendroides), and 19 species are new records for the Levantine Sea (C. clathrus, Sycon raphanus, Erylus discophorus, Alectona millari, Cliona celata, Diplastrella bistellata, Mycale contareni, Mycale cf. rotalis, Mycale lingua, D. inornata, P. plumosus, …


First Data On The Helminth Fauna Of A Locally Distributed Mountain Frog, “Tavas Frog” Rana Tavasensis Baran & Atatür, 1986 (Anura: Ranidae), From The Inner-West Anatolian Region Of Turkey, Serdar Düşen Jan 2012

First Data On The Helminth Fauna Of A Locally Distributed Mountain Frog, “Tavas Frog” Rana Tavasensis Baran & Atatür, 1986 (Anura: Ranidae), From The Inner-West Anatolian Region Of Turkey, Serdar Düşen

Turkish Journal of Zoology

A total of 8 specimens of Rana tavasensis Baran & Atatür, 1986 (Tavas frog) were collected in Denizli Province (inner-west Anatolia, or the eastern part of the Aegean region), Turkey, in 2008 and 2009 and were examined for the first time for helminths. All 8 frogs were infected with 1 or more helminths. The helminth fauna of R. tavasensis comprised 3 species: 1 species of Digenea [Haplometra cylindracea (Zeder, 1800) Looss, 1899], 1 species of Nematoda [Cosmocerca ornata (Dujardin, 1845)], and 1 species of Acanthocephala [Acanthocephalus ranae (Schrank, 1788) Lühe, 1911)]. R. tavasensis represents a new host record for each …


Structure And Chemical Analysis Of The Metathoracic Scent Glands Of Carpocoris Fuscispinus (Boheman, 1851) (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) From Turkey, Di̇lek Durak, Yusuf Kalender Jan 2012

Structure And Chemical Analysis Of The Metathoracic Scent Glands Of Carpocoris Fuscispinus (Boheman, 1851) (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) From Turkey, Di̇lek Durak, Yusuf Kalender

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Metathoracic scent glands (MTGs) of Carpocoris fuscispinus (Boheman, 1851) (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) were studied in adult females and males. Structures of the glands were investigated using scanning electron microscopy, and the volatile fraction was analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. MTGs of C. fuscispinus have many features in common: a large, median reservoir and paired lateral glands opening laterally at each anterior margin forming evaporation areas composed of mushroom-like structures, which are diagnostic for species-level taxonomy. In the MTGs of C. fuscispinus, 24 and 21 compounds were detected in females and males, respectively. Most of the chemical compounds are qualitatively similar in …


New Record Of The Leafhopper Genus Busoniomimus Maldonado-Capriles From China (Hemiptera, Cicadomorpha, Cicadellidae) With Description Of A New Species, Bin Zhang, Zi Zhong Li Jan 2012

New Record Of The Leafhopper Genus Busoniomimus Maldonado-Capriles From China (Hemiptera, Cicadomorpha, Cicadellidae) With Description Of A New Species, Bin Zhang, Zi Zhong Li

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The idiocerine leafhopper genus Busoniomimus Maldonado-Capriles, 1977 is recorded for the first time in China, and a new species, B. hainanensis sp. nov., is described and illustrated from Hainan Province, China. A key to species of the genus Busoniomimus is given, and a checklist of all known species of the genus Busoniomimus is also provided.