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Assessment Of The Zooplankton Community Structure Of The Coastal Uzungöl Lagoon(Kızılırmak Delta, Turkey) Based On Community Indices And Physicochemicalparameters, Ceren Deni̇z Özdemi̇r, Yasemi̇n Saygi, Ertunç Gündüz, Fatma Yildiz Demi̇rkalp, Çağaşan Karacaoğlu Jan 2021

Assessment Of The Zooplankton Community Structure Of The Coastal Uzungöl Lagoon(Kızılırmak Delta, Turkey) Based On Community Indices And Physicochemicalparameters, Ceren Deni̇z Özdemi̇r, Yasemi̇n Saygi, Ertunç Gündüz, Fatma Yildiz Demi̇rkalp, Çağaşan Karacaoğlu

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The objective of this study is to provide information on the zooplankton community and physicochemical properties of Uzungöl Lagoon. Sampling studies were performed at monthly intervals for abiotic factors and community parameters between September 2015 and August 2016. The variations of zooplankton community were estimated using Shannon-Weiner diversity (H'), Pielou evenness (J), species richness (S), frequency, and dominancy indices. The relationship between environmental variables and community parameters were analyzed with Pearson?s correlation test and redundancy analysis (RDA). During the study, 39 species, most of which belonged to Rotifera, were recorded. The quantitative analysis indicated that most important fraction of zooplankton …


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Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

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Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

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Genetic Characterization Of Almond (Prunus Amygdalus L) Using Microsatellite Markersin The Area Of Adriatic Sea, Jasna Hasanbegovic, Semina Hadziabulic, Mirsad Kurtovic, Fuad Gasi, Biljana Lazovic, Boris Dorbic, Azra Skender Jan 2021

Genetic Characterization Of Almond (Prunus Amygdalus L) Using Microsatellite Markersin The Area Of Adriatic Sea, Jasna Hasanbegovic, Semina Hadziabulic, Mirsad Kurtovic, Fuad Gasi, Biljana Lazovic, Boris Dorbic, Azra Skender

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The use of microsatellite (SSR) markers has successfully found its application in genetic characterization and examination of the origin of a large number of fruit species. Mediterranean germplasm is characterized by a great variety of almond genotypes. The study covered two geographically distant regions Montenegro (Bar) and Croatia (Sibenik) in a sample of 60 almond genotypes. Genetic analysis of almonds involved the use of ten microsatellite primers for genetic characterization of 60 examined genotypes, which successfully amplified PCR products and were highly polymorphic. Nine microsatellite markers used for the genetic characterization of almonds are derived from Prunus persica (UDP97-402, UDP98-411, …


Multivariate Analysis Of Mutant Wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.) Lines Under Drought Stress, Sadaf Zahra, Tayyaba Shaheen, Momina Hussain, Sana Zulfiqar, Mehboob-Ur Rahman Jan 2021

Multivariate Analysis Of Mutant Wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.) Lines Under Drought Stress, Sadaf Zahra, Tayyaba Shaheen, Momina Hussain, Sana Zulfiqar, Mehboob-Ur Rahman

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Drought is a major threat to wheat production worldwide and development of drought-tolerant wheat genotypes may improve the production of this cereal crop in drought affected regions. In the present study, 24 mutant lines were developed by treating a wheat variety 'NN-Gandum-1(NN-1) with ethyl methane sulfonate (EMS). The M5, M6, and M7 generations were evaluated for quantitative traits under well irrigated and rainfed conditions. Furthermore, best performing mutants of M6 and M7 generations were examined for biochemical parameters. A substantial correlation was found among the quantitative traits (plant height, spike length, tillers per plant, number of spikelets per spike and …


Qtl Mapping Of Seedling Root Traits In Synthetic W7984 × Opata M85 Bread Wheat(Triticum Aestivum L.) Mapping Population, Harun Bektaş Jan 2021

Qtl Mapping Of Seedling Root Traits In Synthetic W7984 × Opata M85 Bread Wheat(Triticum Aestivum L.) Mapping Population, Harun Bektaş

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Root system architecture, as a complex trait, has gained attention due to climate change and abiotic stress pressure on crops. The incorporation of root traits in breeding objectives may enable new advances in climate-resilient crops. Here, the genetics of the seedling root system architecture in the Synthetic W7984 × Opata M85 Doubled Haploid mapping population was investigated. Three traits at the seedling stage and mature stage root and shoot biomass traits were mapped for quantitative trait loci (QTL) identification. A total of five different loci on chromosomes 1B, 5A, and 7D with major effects were identified for total root length, …


Culture Media And Growth Regulators Influence Callus Induction And Plant Regeneration Of Mature Embryos Of Orchardgrass (Dactylis Glomerata L.), Selçuk Kodaz, Kami̇l Hali̇loğlu, Arash Hossein Pour, Murat Aydin Jan 2021

Culture Media And Growth Regulators Influence Callus Induction And Plant Regeneration Of Mature Embryos Of Orchardgrass (Dactylis Glomerata L.), Selçuk Kodaz, Kami̇l Hali̇loğlu, Arash Hossein Pour, Murat Aydin

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

To establish an efficient in vitro regeneration protocol for orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata L.), type of medium, several plant growth regulators and their various concentrations were evaluated in a factorial experiment for callus induction and plant regeneration. Endosperm supported mature embryo were used as explants and optimum response in callus induction was observed on Chu medium with 12 mg/L dicamba (3.6-dichloro-2-methoxybenzoic acid). The highest responding embryogenic callus (15%) was found with Murashige and Skoog medium and 8 mg/L 2.4-D (2,4-dichlorophenoxy acetic acid). The highest regeneration efficiency was achieved on MS medium (17 plantlets) with 8 mg/L 2,4-D. Endosperm-supported mature embryos of …


Effects Of Melatonin Applications On Certain Biochemical Characteristics Of Strawberry Seedlings In Lime Stress Conditions, Gülden Balci Jan 2021

Effects Of Melatonin Applications On Certain Biochemical Characteristics Of Strawberry Seedlings In Lime Stress Conditions, Gülden Balci

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The aim of this study is to determine the effects of different doses of melatonin (MEL) applications (0, 5, 10 μM) on certain biochemical characteristics of strawberry seedlings grown in calcareous stress conditions. The experiment was conducted in the pots filled with lime-added mixture at the rate of 1% and peat perlite at the rate of 1:1 with frigo seedlings belonging to "Albion" strawberry cultivar. In order to examine the effects of MEL application against lime stress in different development stages; analyses of proline, total phenolic content, and lipid peroxidation were performed on leaf samples taken in 3 different periods. …


Refining A Protocol For Somatic Embryogenesis And Plant Regeneration Of Phalaenopsis Amabilis Cv. Jinan From Mature Tissues, Reza Ghahremani, Shirin Dianati Daylami, Masoud Mirmasoumi, Naser Askari, Kourosh Vahdati Jan 2021

Refining A Protocol For Somatic Embryogenesis And Plant Regeneration Of Phalaenopsis Amabilis Cv. Jinan From Mature Tissues, Reza Ghahremani, Shirin Dianati Daylami, Masoud Mirmasoumi, Naser Askari, Kourosh Vahdati

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Phalaenopsis is one of the most remarkable commercial genera in Orchidaceae family. Using immature explants for tissue culture of orchid results in undesired characteristics such as genetic variation and long-lasting juvenility. In this study, we optimized a protocol for somatic embryogenesis of Phalaenopsis amabilis cv. Jinan, by using mature thin cell layer (TCL) explants to minimize immature explant limitations. We examined somatic embryogenesis from two types of mature explants, viz. leaf lTCL and flower stalk nodes tTCL at various concentrations of thidiazuron (TDZ) (0, 1, 2, and 3 mg L-1). The results demonstrated that lTCL explants cultured on medium supplemented …


Development Of A Mobile Robot-Based Combined Sensor Platform To Determine The Corre-Lation Between Soil Penetration Resistance And Electrical Conductivity, İlker Ünal, Mehmet Topakci, Murad Çanakci, Davut Karayel, Erdem Yilmaz, Önder Kabaş Jan 2021

Development Of A Mobile Robot-Based Combined Sensor Platform To Determine The Corre-Lation Between Soil Penetration Resistance And Electrical Conductivity, İlker Ünal, Mehmet Topakci, Murad Çanakci, Davut Karayel, Erdem Yilmaz, Önder Kabaş

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Open-field farming involves successive major processes such as preparation of soil, planting the seed, adding pesticides and fertilizers, irrigation, cultivation, and harvest. The main aim of all processes is to achieve maximum yield out of the available agricul-tural landscape. It is necessary to collect geo-referenced descriptive data on soil characteristics, such as soil penetration resistance and electrical conductivity before starting all these processes. In this context, agricultural robots offer highly promising technologies provid-ing valuable soil data, lower production costs, reduced manual labour, and maximum crop efficiency. The aim of this study is to design and develop a combined sensor platform …


Potential Effects Of Storage Period, Warehouse Locations, And Methyl Jasmonate In Long-Term Stored Garlic Bulbs, Selen Akan, Nurdan Tuna Güneş Jan 2021

Potential Effects Of Storage Period, Warehouse Locations, And Methyl Jasmonate In Long-Term Stored Garlic Bulbs, Selen Akan, Nurdan Tuna Güneş

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

In this study, the effect of methyl jasmonate (MeJA) treatments (10-3 and 10-5 M) and two different storage locations such as Ankara and Taşköprü, on some quality parameters, such as weight loss, L* values, soluble solids content, firmness, titratable acidity, total phenolic content, antioxidant capacity, vitamin C and allicin content in garlic bulbs (Allium sativum cv. 'Taşköprü') were investigated during a storage period of six months with three replications (30 bulbs or 120 g cloves). Based on storage periods, storage locations and MeJA treatment effects, the results showed that the storage period significantly affected all parameters except allicin content. MeJA …


Gene Expression Profiles Of Hsp Family Members In Different Poplar Taxa Under Cadmium Stress, Esra Nurten Yer Çeli̇k, Mehmet Cengi̇z Baloğlu, Sezgi̇n Ayan Jan 2021

Gene Expression Profiles Of Hsp Family Members In Different Poplar Taxa Under Cadmium Stress, Esra Nurten Yer Çeli̇k, Mehmet Cengi̇z Baloğlu, Sezgi̇n Ayan

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Heat shock proteins (Hsps), also known as stress proteins, are expressed by living organisms. Hsp genes play key roles in the regulation of change in response to various abiotic stresses (e.g., salinity, drought, heavy metal, and extreme temperatures). In our previous studies, all Hsp family gene members were determined and named using bioinformatics approaches. We also examined their expression profiles under different stress conditions. In this study, the aim was to indicate the expression pattern of Hsp family genes under cadmium (Cd) stress in different poplar taxa which are resistant to various stresses. Firstly, transcriptome data including RNA-seq and microarray …


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Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

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Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

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Analysis Of Amino Acids, Fatty Acids And Neurotoxins Using Gas Chromatography-Massspectrometry In Four Scorpions Species Inhabiting New Valley Governorate, Egypt, Shimaa Mohamed Said, Ahmad Hamed Obuid-Allah, Naser Abd-Elatif El-Shimy, Rouwaida Saadawy Ali, Mohamed Abd-Elmoez Mahbob Jan 2021

Analysis Of Amino Acids, Fatty Acids And Neurotoxins Using Gas Chromatography-Massspectrometry In Four Scorpions Species Inhabiting New Valley Governorate, Egypt, Shimaa Mohamed Said, Ahmad Hamed Obuid-Allah, Naser Abd-Elatif El-Shimy, Rouwaida Saadawy Ali, Mohamed Abd-Elmoez Mahbob

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The scorpion venom consisting of a pair of gland connected to telson has great importance for their survival, assisting in feeding and self-defense. Scorpion venoms are a complex mixture of inorganic salts, free amino acids, heterocyclic components, peptides and proteins. The present study aimed to identify telson components of four scorpion species Leiurus quinquestriatus, Androctonus amoreuxi, Orthochirus innesi and Buthacus leptochelys. Five telsons separated from four species of scorpions were preserved in 100% ethanol, homogenized in acetonitrile, centrifuged and sonicated as preparation of gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis. The present study indicated variations in the number and types of …


Effect Of Breeds On Heat-Evoked Gene Responses In Sheep Adipose Tissue, Dong Zhang, Ing Pan, Huanmin Zhou, Yu Cao Jan 2021

Effect Of Breeds On Heat-Evoked Gene Responses In Sheep Adipose Tissue, Dong Zhang, Ing Pan, Huanmin Zhou, Yu Cao

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Sheep is one of the ungulates and critical for animal husbandry development like on grassland, whereas there are few pieces of research about their heat responses to date. In the present study, we selected two sheep breeds consisting of Mongolian sheep with evolving cold resistibility and Dorper sheep specifically bred for heat tolerance to explore how the different breeds of sheep positively respond to heat conditions. Three Mongolian sheep and 3 Dorper sheep underwent 37 $^{o}$C stress (2 h per day) during 4 weeks. The energy metabolism-associated adipose tissues of the experimental subjects were sampled, prepared and performed to RNA-seq …


The Effect Of Streptomycin On Survival, Development, And Some Biochemical Aspects Ofdrosophila Melanogaster, Volkan Keleş, Kemal Büyükgüzel, Ender Büyükgüzel Jan 2021

The Effect Of Streptomycin On Survival, Development, And Some Biochemical Aspects Ofdrosophila Melanogaster, Volkan Keleş, Kemal Büyükgüzel, Ender Büyükgüzel

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The effects of an aminoglycoside antibiotic, streptomycin, on survival rate, development time, and adult longevity of Drosophila melanogaster (Diptera: Drosophilidae) were examined by adding on the artificial diet at different concentrations in laboratory condition. The effect of streptomycin on malondialdehyde (MDA) and protein carbonyl (PCO) contents, superoxide dismutase (SOD), and catalase (CAT) activities in all developmental stages of D. melanogaster was also investigated. First-instar larvae were reared into diets with 600 mg/L, 1200 mg/L, and 1800 mg/L of streptomycin concentrations and were fed until the adult emergence. The highest concentration of streptomycin significantly reduced the survival rates of all development …


Accumulation Of Chromium, Cadmium And Arsenic In White-Tailed Sea-Eagle Feathers (Aves:Haliaeetus Albicilla ) From The Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve And Surrounding Areas(Romania), Vasile Alexe, Adrian Burada, Liliana Teodorof, Mihai Marinov, Alexandru-Catalin Doroşencu, Lucian Eugen Bolboaca, Cristina Despina, Dana Seceleanu, Marta Peraita, Marian Tudor, Janos-Botond Kiss, Dumitru Murariu Jan 2021

Accumulation Of Chromium, Cadmium And Arsenic In White-Tailed Sea-Eagle Feathers (Aves:Haliaeetus Albicilla ) From The Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve And Surrounding Areas(Romania), Vasile Alexe, Adrian Burada, Liliana Teodorof, Mihai Marinov, Alexandru-Catalin Doroşencu, Lucian Eugen Bolboaca, Cristina Despina, Dana Seceleanu, Marta Peraita, Marian Tudor, Janos-Botond Kiss, Dumitru Murariu

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Haliaeetus albicilla is a top raptor that can be used as a model for contaminants transfer in trophic chain. In this study we studied the accumulation of three contaminants on feathers from breeding individuals of white-tailed sea-eagle collected between 2012 and 2018 in the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve and its surroundings. The concentrations of two heavy metals (chromium, cadmium) and one metalloid (arsenic) were determined by inductively coupled mass spectrometry. Chromium concentrations ranged from 0.32 to 1.33 mg/kg for juveniles and between 0.68 to 2.92 mg/kg in the case of adult birds. Cadmium concentrations in juveniles were between 0.007 to …


Revision Of Common Snipe, Gallinago Gallinago In Morphometric Analysis And Buildingthe Standard Reference Haematological Values For Further Studies, Ahmad Waheed, Kamran Jafar, Muhammad Saleem Khan, Muhammad Wajid, Shamoon Ali, Muhammad Waseem Aslam, Shabbir Ahmad Jan 2021

Revision Of Common Snipe, Gallinago Gallinago In Morphometric Analysis And Buildingthe Standard Reference Haematological Values For Further Studies, Ahmad Waheed, Kamran Jafar, Muhammad Saleem Khan, Muhammad Wajid, Shamoon Ali, Muhammad Waseem Aslam, Shabbir Ahmad

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This study was designed to record some morphometric and haematological parameters of common snipe, Gallinago gallinago. For this purpose, 20 individuals (10 male, 10 female) were collected from the wetlands of District Bahawalnagar, Punjab, Pakistan. Significant differences between the sexes were recorded in tail length, length of longest primary feather, and chest circumference. . No significant difference was recorded in haematological parameters between the sexes. Gut analysis revealed that common snipe feed mostly on Chironomidae and Ceratopogonidae larvae and male and female snipes have the same food preference.


Size Of Nest Complexes, The Size Of Anthills, And Infrastructure Development In 4 Species Of Red Wood Ants (Formica Rufa, F. Polyctena, F. Aquilonia, F. Lugubris) (Hymenoptera; Formicidae), Stanislav Stukalyuk, Alexey Gilev, Igor Antonov, Maksym Netsvetov Jan 2021

Size Of Nest Complexes, The Size Of Anthills, And Infrastructure Development In 4 Species Of Red Wood Ants (Formica Rufa, F. Polyctena, F. Aquilonia, F. Lugubris) (Hymenoptera; Formicidae), Stanislav Stukalyuk, Alexey Gilev, Igor Antonov, Maksym Netsvetov

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Studying four species of red wood ants (Formica rufa, F. polyctena, F. aquilonia, F. lugubris), we examined nest morphometrics (height and diameter of anthills), spatial parameters (location of anthills of different sizes relative to each other), and the number of trails per colony in three regions of Ukraine and Russia: Kyiv region (877 anthills), the Urals (274 anthills) and Cis-Baikal (72 anthills). We have established a relationship between the number of anthills in the nest complex and the maximum parameters of the average height and diameter, as well as the average number of trails. Under optimal conditions, the infrastructure of …


Molecular Identification Of Eriophyoid Mites In Thrace Using The 28s And Coi Genes, Emre İnak, Evsel Deni̇zhan, Esengül Özdemi̇r Jan 2021

Molecular Identification Of Eriophyoid Mites In Thrace Using The 28s And Coi Genes, Emre İnak, Evsel Deni̇zhan, Esengül Özdemi̇r

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Eriophyoid mites are recognized as the second most economically important group among the Acari following spider mites. The identification of eriopyhoid mites traditionally based on morphological characters. However, the size of these diagnostic structures is very small and this often causes misidentification of species. In this study, we used DNA-based identification for five eriophyoid species collected from the Thrace region of Turkey (Aceria erinea, Rhyncaphytoptus ficifoliae, Eriophyes pyri, Aceria massalongoi, Colomerus vitis collected from Juglans regia L., Ficus carica L., Pyrus communis L., Vitex-agnus castus L., Vitis vinifera L., respectively) using both cytochrome oxidase subunit I (MW396744-MW396748) and 28S rRNA …


Male-Biased In-Water Population Of Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta Caretta ) In Dalyan, Turkey As Apossible Important Marine Turtle Area In The Mediterranean, Doğan Sözbi̇len, Eyup Başkale, Yakup Kaska Jan 2021

Male-Biased In-Water Population Of Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta Caretta ) In Dalyan, Turkey As Apossible Important Marine Turtle Area In The Mediterranean, Doğan Sözbi̇len, Eyup Başkale, Yakup Kaska

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, we present the first in-water monitoring results of loggerhead turtles (Caretta caretta) in Köyceğiz-Dalyan specially protected area (SPA), Turkey. The capture-mark-recapture (CMR) study encompassed a total of 113 capture events of 88 individuals across two sampling years. The majority of the population was adults (88.6%) with a highly male-biased (70.5%) sex ratio. Our results indicate that some of the overwintering individuals also contribute to the nesting population in the region. Biometric characteristics of captured individuals were also presented. Additionally, we found the population to be under heavy anthropogenic threats with 54.5% of the captured individuals exhibiting results …


A Lessepsian Invader Round Herring (Etrumeus Golanii) With High Genetic Diversitywithout Bottlenecking In The Northeastern Mediterranean Sea, Solmaz Ezgi̇ Çi̇ftci̇, Fevzi̇ Bardakci Jan 2021

A Lessepsian Invader Round Herring (Etrumeus Golanii) With High Genetic Diversitywithout Bottlenecking In The Northeastern Mediterranean Sea, Solmaz Ezgi̇ Çi̇ftci̇, Fevzi̇ Bardakci

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, population genetic structure and genetic diversity of round herring in the Turkish seas were determined using sequence data of mitochondrial DNA control region. Round herring, Etrumeus golanii samples were collected from three localities along the Turkish coast of the Mediterranean Sea, (Gulf of İskenderun and Gulf of Antalya) and southern Aegean Sea (Gulf of Marmaris). Genetic variability was high both within and between the populations based on haplotype diversity values. The results have shown that each population has a high genetic diversity with unique mtDNA haplotypes with unique genetic structure. The most important factor in the emergence …


Interspecific And Intraspecific Size And Shape Variation In Skull Of Two Closely Relatedspecies Bufo Bufo (Linnaeus, 1758) And Bufo Verrucosissimus (Pallas, 1814) From Turkey, Nazan Üzüm, Nurhayat Özdemi̇r, Canteki̇n Dursun, Bi̇lal Kutrup, Serkan Gül Jan 2021

Interspecific And Intraspecific Size And Shape Variation In Skull Of Two Closely Relatedspecies Bufo Bufo (Linnaeus, 1758) And Bufo Verrucosissimus (Pallas, 1814) From Turkey, Nazan Üzüm, Nurhayat Özdemi̇r, Canteki̇n Dursun, Bi̇lal Kutrup, Serkan Gül

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Anurans are the most suitable vertebrate group to see the development and also evolution in the skull, compared to other terrestrial vertebrates as they show highly derived morphology. For this reason, the cranium of anurans has been widely used for analyzing e.g., development and integration, evolutionary history, phylogenetic relationships, sexual dimorphism; and for taxon determination. We applied geometric morphometric techniques and then multivariate statistical analyses to see the skull size and shape variations in closely related Bufo species (B. bufo and B. verrucosissimus) inhabiting Turkey. Females have larger skull than males for both species. Ventral skull size of males differed …


Review On Antimicrobial Peptides From Malaysian Amphibian Resources: Status, Researchapproaches And Ways Forward, Dasi Ong, Shahriza Shahrudin, Mohd Nazri Ismail Jan 2021

Review On Antimicrobial Peptides From Malaysian Amphibian Resources: Status, Researchapproaches And Ways Forward, Dasi Ong, Shahriza Shahrudin, Mohd Nazri Ismail

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant threat to human health globally. Diseases caused by AMR are getting more challenging to cure due to the increasing rate of resistance of microbial pathogens. Drugs formulated with antimicrobial peptide (AMP) can be applied to treat these diseases. AMPs are found naturally within organisms, especially amphibians, and is related to the high adaptability of defence mechanisms against various pathogens and predators in the environment. This review focuses on the current status of research works and the different approaches applied to stimulate and collect amphibian secretions, extract and identify peptides, and conduct antimicrobial assays. The …


Spatial Variation Of Larval Ascaridoid Nematode (Nematoda: Chromadorea: Ascaridoidea)Infections In The Black Sea Anchovy (Engraulis Encrasicolus), Gi̇zem Akkuş, Ali̇ Cemal Gücü Jan 2021

Spatial Variation Of Larval Ascaridoid Nematode (Nematoda: Chromadorea: Ascaridoidea)Infections In The Black Sea Anchovy (Engraulis Encrasicolus), Gi̇zem Akkuş, Ali̇ Cemal Gücü

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This study evaluates the Black Sea anchovy population infected by parasitic Ascaridoid Nematode larva in the Southern Black Sea. It assesses the larva?s effect on fish body condition, energy stored in the body, and anchovy growth. For this, anchovies sampled on July 10-31, 2018, from 30 different stations were examined, and 11.8% of the 825 anchovies were found infected. The observed infection rate was higher on the western side of the study area, suggesting that this rate may be used as a biomarker for the western stock. Age and size of the anchovies play a significant role in the prevalence. …


Inferring Phylogenetic Relationships In The Common Vole (Microtus Arvalis) Based Onmitochondrial And Nuclear Sequence Diversities, Derya Çeti̇ntürk, Nuri̇ Yi̇ği̇t, Ercüment Çolak, Georgi̇ Markov, Dusko Cirovic, Mihály Márton Jan 2021

Inferring Phylogenetic Relationships In The Common Vole (Microtus Arvalis) Based Onmitochondrial And Nuclear Sequence Diversities, Derya Çeti̇ntürk, Nuri̇ Yi̇ği̇t, Ercüment Çolak, Georgi̇ Markov, Dusko Cirovic, Mihály Márton

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The common vole Microtus arvalis (Pallas, 1778) is the most widespread Microtus species. It has two forms - the European arvalis form (2n: 46, NF: 84) and the Asian obscurus form (2n: 46, NF: 72). The present study aimed to clarify the taxonomic status of M. arvalis populations distributed in Eastern Turkey, Europe and Asia by analysing two mitochondrial (CYTB and COX1) and one nuclear (IRBP) markers. Phylogenetic dendrograms (median-joining networks and Bayesian trees) constructed using the mitochondrial markers clearly separated the Anatolian population from the European and Asian populations. Contrarily, any explicit differentiation was not shown in IRBP analyses. …


Status And Distribution Of The Striped Hyaena, Hyaena Hyaena, In Turkey: An Updatedassessment (Carnivora: Mammalia), Mühsi̇n Çoğal, Yasi̇n İlemi̇n, Mustafa Sözen Jan 2021

Status And Distribution Of The Striped Hyaena, Hyaena Hyaena, In Turkey: An Updatedassessment (Carnivora: Mammalia), Mühsi̇n Çoğal, Yasi̇n İlemi̇n, Mustafa Sözen

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The Striped Hyaena, Hyaena hyaena, extends its distribution in the north into Turkey, where it has always been rare. In a status assessment conducted by Kasparek et al. in 2004, it was shown that the species is at the brink of extinction. We compiled information from different sources including a press survey and camera trapping in different parts of the country. The situation has even deteriorated since then. The population has strongly decreased, in particular, in the Marmara and Mediterranean regions, and presently the species survives in Western Anatolia only in some small relict populations in Manisa, İzmir, Muğla, and …


Diversity Of Bats In Three Selected Forest Types In Peninsular Malaysia, Nursyereen Mohd Nasir, Dzulhelmi Muhammad Nasir, Rosli Ramli Jan 2021

Diversity Of Bats In Three Selected Forest Types In Peninsular Malaysia, Nursyereen Mohd Nasir, Dzulhelmi Muhammad Nasir, Rosli Ramli

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Bats, occupying a variety of habitats, play important roles in the tropical forest. Through this study, comparisons on bat species richness and evenness in primary forest, secondary forest, and urban forest were made. Sampling was conducted between 18:30 PM and 06:30 AM using 10 mist-nets and four harp traps for three consecutive nights at the primary and secondary forest of Ulu Gombak Forest Reserve and urban forest in the Universiti Malaya Botanical Garden. This study progressed from February 2012 until April 2014. A total number of 1226 individuals representing 46 species were managed to be captured throughout the period of …


First Report Of The Chilli Thrips, Scirtothrips Dorsalis Hood, 1919 (Thysanoptera:Thripidae) In Turkey, Ekrem Atakan, Serkan Pehli̇van Jan 2021

First Report Of The Chilli Thrips, Scirtothrips Dorsalis Hood, 1919 (Thysanoptera:Thripidae) In Turkey, Ekrem Atakan, Serkan Pehli̇van

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood, 1919 (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) was reported for the first time in Adana Province, Turkey in October, 2020 on blueberries [Vaccinium myrtillus L. (Ericaceae)]. Its heavy infestation was detected on the vegetative parts of the blueberries. In this short communication, a brief summary of its diagnosis and damage as well as its economic importance in the region is provided.