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The Species Of Oopristus Steffan, 1968 (Hymenoptera: Torymidae: Toryminae: Monodontomerini) Of Turkey, With Descriptions Of Two New Species, Şener Tarla, Mi̇kdat Doğanlar, Celaletti̇n Gözüaçik Jan 2010

The Species Of Oopristus Steffan, 1968 (Hymenoptera: Torymidae: Toryminae: Monodontomerini) Of Turkey, With Descriptions Of Two New Species, Şener Tarla, Mi̇kdat Doğanlar, Celaletti̇n Gözüaçik

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The species of Oopristus Steffan, 1968 (Hymenoptera: Torymidae: Toryminae: Monodontomerini) of Turkey were studied. Oopristus turkestanicus (Skriptshinsky, 1929) was reared from the eggs of Apodiphus amygdali (Germar, 1817) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in Balcalı, Adana, as a new record for Turkey. Additionally, 2 new species of the genus, O. tayfursokmeni Tarla and Doğanlar, sp. nov., and O. erganicus Tarla and Doğanlar, sp. nov., were described. The species were also reared from eggs of A. amygdali collected in Antakya, Hatay province, and Ergani, Diyarbakır province, respectively. The diagnostic characters of the species were illustrated and an identification key to species of the genus …


A Common Tortoise Tick, Hyalomma Aegyptium Linne 1758 (Acari: Ixodidae), Identified On Eastern Hedgehog (Erinaceus Concolor Martin 1838) In Central Anatolia, Serkal Gazyağci, Nursel Aşan, Yasi̇n Demi̇rbaş Jan 2010

A Common Tortoise Tick, Hyalomma Aegyptium Linne 1758 (Acari: Ixodidae), Identified On Eastern Hedgehog (Erinaceus Concolor Martin 1838) In Central Anatolia, Serkal Gazyağci, Nursel Aşan, Yasi̇n Demi̇rbaş

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Ticks are obligate blood sucker arthropods that infect animals and humans. A common tortoise tick, Hyalomma aegyptium, was collected from a young and an adult male hedgehog, Erinaceus concolor, from Central Anatolia in July 2008. More ticks were determined on the young one. This is the second record of tortoise tick that parasitizes a hedgehog.


Maedi-Visna Virus In Turkish Sheep: A Preliminary Serological Survey Using Elisa Tests, Silvia Preziuso, Mehmet Erman Or, Monica Giammarioli, Abdullah Kayar, Francesco Feliziani, Remzi̇ Gönül, Silvana Farneti, Cağla Parkan Yaramiş, Carlo Valente, Vincenzo Cuteri Jan 2010

Maedi-Visna Virus In Turkish Sheep: A Preliminary Serological Survey Using Elisa Tests, Silvia Preziuso, Mehmet Erman Or, Monica Giammarioli, Abdullah Kayar, Francesco Feliziani, Remzi̇ Gönül, Silvana Farneti, Cağla Parkan Yaramiş, Carlo Valente, Vincenzo Cuteri

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The maedi-visna virus (MVV) is distributed worldwide and, to date, no epidemiological surveys have been carried out using ELISA testing in Turkey. The aims of this study were as follows: i) to verify the diagnostic performance of a home-made ELISA test (HM-ELISA) using Turkish ovine sera in comparison with other commercially available ELISA tests, and ii) to perform a preliminary epidemiological survey in İstanbul province. The MVV seroprevalence in İstanbul province was 15.3%. Older sheep were 5 times more likely to be positive than younger animals, ewes were 3 times more likely to be positive than rams, and all the …


The Occurrence Of The Subgenus Microlaccobius Gentili In Turkey (Coleoptera: Hydrophilidae, Laccobius), With Taxonomic Notes, Mustafa Cemal Darilmaz, Suat Kiyak Jan 2010

The Occurrence Of The Subgenus Microlaccobius Gentili In Turkey (Coleoptera: Hydrophilidae, Laccobius), With Taxonomic Notes, Mustafa Cemal Darilmaz, Suat Kiyak

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Distributional data and the chorotype of all known taxa of Turkish species of the subgenus Microlaccobius Gentili, 1974 are summarized. The taxonomic position of Laccobius gracilis persicus Gentili, 1974 is discussed and L. persicus is elevated to the level of valid species and new record for the Turkish fauna. A short identification key of Turkish species of the subgenus is also given.


Length-Weight Relationships Of Marine Fishes Off Yumurtalık Coast (İskenderun Bay), Turkey, Gökhan Gökçe, Mustafa Çeki̇ç, Hali̇t Fi̇li̇z Jan 2010

Length-Weight Relationships Of Marine Fishes Off Yumurtalık Coast (İskenderun Bay), Turkey, Gökhan Gökçe, Mustafa Çeki̇ç, Hali̇t Fi̇li̇z

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, length and weight data are presented for 33 fish species inhabiting littoral habitats off the Yumurtalık coast. Samples were collected with combined gill and trammel nets. Parameters of the length-weight relationships were estimated for 14 species. The b values ranged between 2.35 and 3.53. For remained 19 species, the parameter a was estimated by setting b = 3.0.


Heterochromatin Distribution And Nucleolar Organizer Regions (Nors) In Chromosomes Of The Taurus Ground Squirrel, Spermophilus Taurensis Gunduz Et Al., 2007 (Mammalia: Rodentia), In Turkey, Emi̇ne Arslan, Ati̇lla Arslan Jan 2010

Heterochromatin Distribution And Nucleolar Organizer Regions (Nors) In Chromosomes Of The Taurus Ground Squirrel, Spermophilus Taurensis Gunduz Et Al., 2007 (Mammalia: Rodentia), In Turkey, Emi̇ne Arslan, Ati̇lla Arslan

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The distribution of C-heterochromatin blocks and nucleolar organizer regions (NORs) in the Taurus ground squirrel from Turkey was studied. The karyotype of Spermophilus taurensis comprised 40 chromosomes, the fundamental chromosome number (NF) was 80, and there were 76 autosomal arms (NFa). All autosomes and the X chromosome had pericentromeric C-heterochromatin, whereas the Y chromosome appeared to be entirely heterochromatic. NORs were observed in the terminal regions of the short arm of 2 pairs of submetacentric and 2 pairs of subtelocentric chromosomes. All the NORs were homomorphic and of medium size. The S. taurensis karyotype differs from that of S. xanthoprymnus …


Zercon Kallimcii Sp. N., A New Species Of Zerconid Mite (Acari, Zerconidae) From Turkey, Raşi̇t Urhan Jan 2010

Zercon Kallimcii Sp. N., A New Species Of Zerconid Mite (Acari, Zerconidae) From Turkey, Raşi̇t Urhan

Turkish Journal of Zoology

A new species of zerconid mite, Zercon kallimcii sp. n., is described and illustrated from Turkey on the basis of adult females.


New Records And A Checklist Of Cephidae (Hymenoptera:Insecta) Of Turkey With A Short Biogeographical Consideration, E. Mahi̇r Korkmaz, Mahi̇r Budak, Sevda Hastaoğlu Örgen, Efkan Bağda, Lütfi̇ye Gençer, Selma Ülgentürk, Hasan Hüseyi̇n Başibüyük Jan 2010

New Records And A Checklist Of Cephidae (Hymenoptera:Insecta) Of Turkey With A Short Biogeographical Consideration, E. Mahi̇r Korkmaz, Mahi̇r Budak, Sevda Hastaoğlu Örgen, Efkan Bağda, Lütfi̇ye Gençer, Selma Ülgentürk, Hasan Hüseyi̇n Başibüyük

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Twenty-five species of Cephidae are reported from Turkey based on literature records and specimens collected mainly from Central Anatolia. Of these Cephus fumipennis Eversmann, C. nigrinus Thomson, C. pulcher Tischbein, C. rjabovi Dovnar-Zapolskij, C. sareptanus Dovnar-Zapolskij, C. spinipes (Panzer), Calameuta (Calameuta) filiformis (Eversmann), C. (Calameuta) punctata (Klug), Hartigia linearis (Schrank), and H. xanthostoma (Eversmann) are recorded for the first time both in Central Anatolia and Turkey. A checklist of the family, including new records, is provided. Distribution patterns of the species in relation to the last glacial age are discussed.


Nucleolar Organizer Regions (Nors) In Cricetulus Migratorius (Pallas, 1773) And Meriones Tristrami Thomas, 1892 (Mammalia: Rodentia) From Central Anatolia, Nursel Aşan, İrfan Albayrak, Yasi̇n Demi̇rbaş, Tarkan Yorulmaz, Kubi̇lay Toyran, Serdar Gözütok Jan 2010

Nucleolar Organizer Regions (Nors) In Cricetulus Migratorius (Pallas, 1773) And Meriones Tristrami Thomas, 1892 (Mammalia: Rodentia) From Central Anatolia, Nursel Aşan, İrfan Albayrak, Yasi̇n Demi̇rbaş, Tarkan Yorulmaz, Kubi̇lay Toyran, Serdar Gözütok

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The distribution of nucleolar organizer regions (NORs) in Cricetulus migratorius and Meriones tristrami from Central Anatolia was determined. In the karyotype of Cricetulus migratorius the diploid number, fundamental number, and fundamental autosomal number are 22, 44, and 40, respectively. The diploid number, fundamental number, and fundamental autosomal number of Meriones tristrami are 72, 84, and 80, respectively. In Cricetulus migratorius, NORs occur in the telomeric regions of metacentric and subtelocentric autosome pairs. Furthermore, terminally located NORs in metacentric and acrocentric autosomes of Meriones tristrami are presented in this present paper.


Faunistic Study Of The Aquatic Beetles (Coleoptera: Helophoridae) In The Bayburt, Giresun, Gümüşhane, Ordu, And Trabzon Provinces Of Turkey, Abdullah Mart, Ümi̇t İncekara, Hani̇fi̇ Karaca Jan 2010

Faunistic Study Of The Aquatic Beetles (Coleoptera: Helophoridae) In The Bayburt, Giresun, Gümüşhane, Ordu, And Trabzon Provinces Of Turkey, Abdullah Mart, Ümi̇t İncekara, Hani̇fi̇ Karaca

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, we established the presence of 25 aquatic beetle (Coleoptera: Helophoridae) species belonging to 5 subgenera from the Bayburt, Giresun, Gümüşhane, Ordu, and Trabzon provinces in the Black Sea region of Turkey. Specimens were collected between May 2007 and October 2007. Ten species are here recorded for the first time from the Black Sea region and 6 species are recorded for the first time in the research area. In addition, the habitats of these species found in the research area were given.


Nais Stolci Hrabĕ, 1981: A New Oligochaete (Annelida: Clitellata: Naididae) Species For Turkey, Seray Yildiz, Seyhan Ahiska Jan 2010

Nais Stolci Hrabĕ, 1981: A New Oligochaete (Annelida: Clitellata: Naididae) Species For Turkey, Seray Yildiz, Seyhan Ahiska

Turkish Journal of Zoology

As a result of sampling made in the Dicle (Tigris) River, southeastern Anatolia, Turkey, between March 2008 and April 2009, Nais stolci is reported as a new species for the Turkish fauna.


A New Record For The Flora Of Turkey: Scorzonera Ketzkhovelii Grossh. (Asteraceae), Ergi̇n Hamzaoğlu, Ahmet Aksoy, Esra Marti̇n, Münevver Pinar, Hati̇ce Çölgeçen Jan 2010

A New Record For The Flora Of Turkey: Scorzonera Ketzkhovelii Grossh. (Asteraceae), Ergi̇n Hamzaoğlu, Ahmet Aksoy, Esra Marti̇n, Münevver Pinar, Hati̇ce Çölgeçen

Turkish Journal of Botany

Scorzonera ketzkhovelii Grossh. (Asteraceae) was recently collected from Yusufeli, Artvin (north-east Anatolia) and it has been reported as a new species record for the flora of Turkey. It is described and illustrated. In addition, its karyological features and pollen morphology are given.


New Additions To The Turkish Macromycota From Bingöl Province (Turkey), Yusuf Uzun, Abdullah Kaya, Mustafa Emre Akçay, Kenan Demi̇rel Jan 2010

New Additions To The Turkish Macromycota From Bingöl Province (Turkey), Yusuf Uzun, Abdullah Kaya, Mustafa Emre Akçay, Kenan Demi̇rel

Turkish Journal of Botany

Hymenoscyphus scutula (Pers.) W. Phillips, Crepidotus vulgaris Hesler & A.H. Sm., Psilocybe merdicola Huijsman, and Tricholoma inamoenum (Fr.) Gillet are recorded for the first time from Turkey. Short descriptions and photographs of the taxa are given.


Elymus Sosnowskyi (Hackel) Melderis (Poaceae), A Rare Endemic Species In Turkey, Evren Cabi̇, Musa Doğan, Özlem Mavi̇, Ersi̇n Karabacak, Bi̇rol Başer Jan 2010

Elymus Sosnowskyi (Hackel) Melderis (Poaceae), A Rare Endemic Species In Turkey, Evren Cabi̇, Musa Doğan, Özlem Mavi̇, Ersi̇n Karabacak, Bi̇rol Başer

Turkish Journal of Botany

Elymus sosnowskyi, a rare endemic species known from East Anatolia, Turkey, was first collected by D. Sosnowsky in 1912. After that it has been collected only one other time, by F. Sorger in 1981. During the "Taxonomic revision of tribe Triticeae in Turkey" project, which was supported by TÜBİTAK, E. sosnowskyi was recollected from 3 populations in Oltu and Narman (A8 Erzurum, Turkey) in 2007 and 2008. The present study aimed to provide detailed diagnostic characters of this rare endemic species, including its morphological, anatomical, and palynological features. Moreover, the amended and expanded description, distribution, phenology, and ecology of this …


New Morphological Characters For Some Erysimum (Brassicaceae) Species, Bi̇rol Mutlu Jan 2010

New Morphological Characters For Some Erysimum (Brassicaceae) Species, Bi̇rol Mutlu

Turkish Journal of Botany

Trichome shapes were investigated on the outer and inner surfaces of fruit valves of 43 species of Erysimum L., 20 of which are endemic to Turkey, by light microscopy (LM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Five species, Erysimum sorgerae Polatschek., E. huber-morathii Polatschek, E. cheiri (L.) Crantz, E. repandum L. and E. vuralii Yild. were identified, in which there are trichomes on the inner surface of fruit valves, which was determined for the first time in these species. Two morphological distinct types of trichomes were observed on the inner surfaces of the fruit valves of E. huber-morathii and E. repandum, …


A New Subspecies Of Stachys Cretica (Section Eriostomum, Lamiaceae) From Turkey, Ekrem Akçi̇çek Jan 2010

A New Subspecies Of Stachys Cretica (Section Eriostomum, Lamiaceae) From Turkey, Ekrem Akçi̇çek

Turkish Journal of Botany

Stachys cretica L. subsp. kutahyensis Akçiçek subsp. nova is described as a new subspecies from West Anatolia, Turkey. It is related to Stachys cretica L. subsp. vacillans Rech. f. and Stachys cretica L. subsp. anatolica Rech. f., from which it differs in stem, leaf, and flower characters. Diagnostic characters, description, detailed illustrations, and taxonomic comments of the new subspecies are given. The geographical distribution of the subspecies is mapped. IUCN threat category and observations on the population are noted.


Internal Transcribed Spacer (Its) Polymorphism In The Wild Primula (Primulaceae) Taxa Of Turkey, Mutlu Gültepe, Uğur Uzuner, Kami̇l Coşkunçelebi̇, Ali̇ Osman Beldüz, Sali̇h Terzi̇oğlu Jan 2010

Internal Transcribed Spacer (Its) Polymorphism In The Wild Primula (Primulaceae) Taxa Of Turkey, Mutlu Gültepe, Uğur Uzuner, Kami̇l Coşkunçelebi̇, Ali̇ Osman Beldüz, Sali̇h Terzi̇oğlu

Turkish Journal of Botany

Twenty-three populations belonging to 10 wild Primula L. (Primulaceae) taxa of Turkey, some of which are morphologically quite similar, were investigated based on nrDNA ITS regions. The plant materials were collected from different geographical areas of Anatolia in vegetation periods of 2005 and 2006. Total genomic DNAs were isolated from the healthy leaves of each population. The entire ITS regions of the populations were amplified by universal primers with the aid of a polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and then the PCR products were sequenced. Neighbour-Joining (NJ) and Maximum Parsimony (MP) trees were constructed in order to identify the relationships among …


Taxonomy Of Campanula Tomentosa Lam. And C. Vardariana Bocquet From Turkey, Emi̇ne Alçitepe, Kemal Yildiz Jan 2010

Taxonomy Of Campanula Tomentosa Lam. And C. Vardariana Bocquet From Turkey, Emi̇ne Alçitepe, Kemal Yildiz

Turkish Journal of Botany

The taxonomical status of Campanula tomentosa Lam. and C. vardariana Bocquet, belonging to the section Quinqueloculares (Boiss.) Phitos, which have important taxonomical problems, was reviewed in this study. Furthermore, morphological, anatomical leaf surface, and palynological features of these 2 species were examined in detail. Habit, shape of leaves, calyx, corolla, stamen, pistil, and seed micromorphological features as morphological characters; and pollen diameter, pore diameter, spinule length, and number, ornamentation, etc. as palynological characters, were examined and discussed. An identification key for the species is presented according to the results obtained. Following this extensive study, the mentioned problems of C. tomentosa …


Re-Evaluated Conservation Status Of Salvia (Sage) In Turkey I: The Mediterranean And The Aegean Geographic Regions, Ferhat Celep, Musa Doğan, Ahmet Kahraman Jan 2010

Re-Evaluated Conservation Status Of Salvia (Sage) In Turkey I: The Mediterranean And The Aegean Geographic Regions, Ferhat Celep, Musa Doğan, Ahmet Kahraman

Turkish Journal of Botany

The precise evaluation of the conservation status of endemic and rare species is necessary in order to prevent their extinction. According to our current taxonomic revision of Turkish Salvia L., the Mediterranean and Aegean geographic regions of Turkey have 60 taxa, 32 of which are endemic (mainly local endemics), 5 of which are non-endemic rare, and the remaining 23 taxa are widely distributed. The rate of endemism is 53% in the area. The destruction of habitat through human encroachment such as urbanisation, land clearing, overgrazing, pollution, and road and dam constructions is the principal threat in the study area. Based …


Twenty-Four New Records For The Freshwater Algae Of Turkey, Tuğba Ongun, Kemal Çeli̇k, Ari̇f Gönülol Jan 2010

Twenty-Four New Records For The Freshwater Algae Of Turkey, Tuğba Ongun, Kemal Çeli̇k, Ari̇f Gönülol

Turkish Journal of Botany

Twenty-four new records for freshwater algae of Turkey were determined in a study conducted from February 2007 to January 2009 in Çaygören Reservoir, Balıkesir, Turkey. Among these, 3 were Cyanobacteria, 3 Euglenophyta, 15 Chlorophyta, 1 Charophyta, 1 Heterokontophyta, and 1 was Dinophyta.


Seed Morphology Of Ebenus L. Species Endemic To Turkey, Fatma Bayrakdar, Zeki̇ Aytaç, Zeki̇ye Suludere, Selami̇ Candan Jan 2010

Seed Morphology Of Ebenus L. Species Endemic To Turkey, Fatma Bayrakdar, Zeki̇ Aytaç, Zeki̇ye Suludere, Selami̇ Candan

Turkish Journal of Botany

In the present study, seed surface morphology of species of the genus Ebenus L. in Turkey, all of which are endemic, was studied. E. plumosa var. speciosa has the biggest and E. laguroides var. laguroides has the smallest seeds. The seed shapes are spheroid in E. reesei, orbiculate in E. pisidica, and oblong-spheroid in others. Ornamentation is striate in E. macrophylla, rugose in E. haussknechtii, and reticulate or multi-reticulate in others. Microphylle is subterminal in all Turkish Ebenus species.


Macrofungi Of Derebucak District (Konya, Turkey), Si̇nan Alkan, Giyasetti̇n Kaşik, Si̇nan Aktaş Jan 2010

Macrofungi Of Derebucak District (Konya, Turkey), Si̇nan Alkan, Giyasetti̇n Kaşik, Si̇nan Aktaş

Turkish Journal of Botany

Macrofungi specimens were collected from different localities in Derebucak district (Konya province) between 2005 and 2007, particularly during the autumn and spring. As a result 134 species were identified. Thirteen of them belong to Ascomycota, and the other 121 belong to the division Basidiomycota. According to the present literature about the macrofungi of Turkey, 6 taxa are new records for Turkey. These are Lachnellula calyciformis (Willd.) Dharne of the division Ascomycota, and Hebeloma stenocystis J.Favre, Cortinarius calochrous var. coniferarum (M.M.Moser) Nezdojm., Cortinarius cupreorufus Brandrud, Inocybe ayeri Furrer-Ziogas, and Calocera pallidospathulata D.A.Reid of the division Basidiomycota.


Comparison Of The Epiphytic Lichen Communities Growing On Various Tree Species On Mt. Uludağ (Bursa, Turkey), Şule Öztürk, Şaban Güvenç Jan 2010

Comparison Of The Epiphytic Lichen Communities Growing On Various Tree Species On Mt. Uludağ (Bursa, Turkey), Şule Öztürk, Şaban Güvenç

Turkish Journal of Botany

A total of 48 epiphytic lichen species were found on the various tree species (Abies nordmanniana (Stev.) Spach subsp. bornmuelleriana (Mattf.) Coode & Cullen, Fagus orientalis Lipsky, and Pinus nigra Arnold. subsp. pallasiana (Lamb.) Holmboe) that formed communities on the north-west, extending from 1300 to 1600 m altitudes, of Mt. Uludağ in Bursa. Twenty-five epiphytic lichen species that occur on more than 4 sample trees were statistically analysed. The most frequent species were Pseudevernia furfuracea L. (Zopf.), Hypogymnia tubulosa (Schaer.) Hav., Parmelia sulcata Taylor, Lecanora chlarotera Nyl., and Evernia prunastri (L.) Ach., in descending order. Indicator species for Fagus orientalis …


Cytogenetic Study On The European Brown Hare (Lepus Europaeus Pallas, 1778) (Mammalia: Lagomorpha) In Turkey, Yasi̇n Demi̇rbaş, Nursel Aşan, İrfan Albayrak Jan 2010

Cytogenetic Study On The European Brown Hare (Lepus Europaeus Pallas, 1778) (Mammalia: Lagomorpha) In Turkey, Yasi̇n Demi̇rbaş, Nursel Aşan, İrfan Albayrak

Turkish Journal of Biology

Conventional and GTC, CTC, and AgNO_3 banded karyotypes of brown hares (Lepus europaeus Pallas, 1778) from Turkey are described for the first time. All specimens possessed a diploid number of 2n = 48 chromosomes and a fundamental autosomal number of NFa = 88. The chromosome set consisted of 8 metacentric and submetacentric pairs and 15 subtelocentric and acrocentric pairs decreasing in size from large to small. The X chromosome was a large submetacentric while the Y was a small acrocentric. In contrast with the other specimens, the Kilis specimen possessed a duplication in the long arm of one of the …