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Endangered Basra Reed-Warbler (Acrocephalus Griseldis) Recorded For The First Time In Turkey (Aves: Acrocephalidae), Montague H. C. Neate-Clegg, Juan Ramírez Román, Berkan Demi̇r, Çağan Hakki Şekerci̇oğlu
Endangered Basra Reed-Warbler (Acrocephalus Griseldis) Recorded For The First Time In Turkey (Aves: Acrocephalidae), Montague H. C. Neate-Clegg, Juan Ramírez Román, Berkan Demi̇r, Çağan Hakki Şekerci̇oğlu
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The Basra Reed-warbler (Acrocephalus griseldis) is an endangered songbird that breeds in the reed beds of southern Mesopotamia. Hydrological projects, war, and drought have greatly reduced the breeding habitat of this species, making its future uncertain. The first Basra Reed-warbler for Turkey was caught in a mist net on 22 May 2018 at the Aras River Ornithological Research Station, between the provinces of Kars and Iğdır. This represents one of only a few vagrant records in the eastern Mediterranean, and the northernmost record to date. It is likely that this bird was an overshooting spring migrant, but the existence of …
A New Species Of Ami Pérez-Miles, 2008 (Araneae: Mygalomorphae: Theraphosidae) From The Amazon Rainforest, Brazil, Marlus Queiroz Almeida, Lidianne Salvatierra, José Wellington De Morais
A New Species Of Ami Pérez-Miles, 2008 (Araneae: Mygalomorphae: Theraphosidae) From The Amazon Rainforest, Brazil, Marlus Queiroz Almeida, Lidianne Salvatierra, José Wellington De Morais
Turkish Journal of Zoology
A new species of Ami Pérez-Miles, 2008 is described from the state of Amazonas in Brazil based on three males from Manaus. Ami valentinae sp. nov. is closely related to A. armihuariensis and A. caxiuana by the presence of a granular area on the embolus, but it differs from the first species by the presence of two retrolateral process on the male palpal tibia and differs by the latter by the morphology of the male palpal organ. A. valentinae sp. nov. is the first species of Ami reported for the Amazonas state and second species described for Brazil.
Earthworm, A Novel In Vivo System To Validate Antimitotic Compounds, Kamaraj Rajamanikkam, Subramaniam Elaiya Raja, Senthamarai Kannan Balaji, Ganapathy Nadana Rajavadivu, Sudhakar Sivasubramaniam, Karuppaiah Palanichelvam
Earthworm, A Novel In Vivo System To Validate Antimitotic Compounds, Kamaraj Rajamanikkam, Subramaniam Elaiya Raja, Senthamarai Kannan Balaji, Ganapathy Nadana Rajavadivu, Sudhakar Sivasubramaniam, Karuppaiah Palanichelvam
Turkish Journal of Zoology
We report here that earthworm can be used as an in vivo system to prescreen antimitotic compounds. The known antimitotic compound colchicine and the aqueous extract of Acorus calamus L. rhizome were used to examine this system. The antimitotic activity of colchicine and the rhizome extract was confirmed by methods with Allium cepa root tip, earthworm regeneration, and MTT (3-(4,5-dimethyl thiazolyl-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide). An earthworm regeneration assay examined the regeneration ability of tissues from amputated regions of the earthworm. All 3 assays showed that cell division is inhibited with colchicine and the aqueous extract of A. calamus rhizome. Histology studies with …
All Aspects Of The Toxic Effects Of Lipopolysaccharide On Rat Liver And The Protective Effect Of Vitamin E And Sodium Selenite, Di̇lek Pandir, Sedat Per, Züleyha Doğanyi̇ği̇t, Fati̇h Oğuz Bekdemi̇r, Gülşi̇fe Gök, Ali̇ Demi̇rbağ
All Aspects Of The Toxic Effects Of Lipopolysaccharide On Rat Liver And The Protective Effect Of Vitamin E And Sodium Selenite, Di̇lek Pandir, Sedat Per, Züleyha Doğanyi̇ği̇t, Fati̇h Oğuz Bekdemi̇r, Gülşi̇fe Gök, Ali̇ Demi̇rbağ
Turkish Journal of Zoology
This work was planned to research the effects of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and/or vitamin E (VE) and sodium selenite (SS), which have antioxidant properties, administered to the liver tissue of male rats. For this purpose, histopathology, immunohistochemistry, antioxidant capacity, terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase (TdT) dUTP nick-end labeling assay, liver function, and DNA structure tests were performed. The lipid profile was also evaluated in this study. Rats that were administered LPS were treated with VE and/or SS. The liver function tests and lipid profile parameters showed statistically significant changes and histological alterations in the LPS treated groups. The number of cells entering apoptosis …
Molecular Identification Of Invasive Drosophilid Zaprionus Tuberculatus Malloch (Diptera: Drosophilidae) In Çanakkale, Turkey, Akin Kuyulu, Seda Yücel, Hani̇fe Genç
Molecular Identification Of Invasive Drosophilid Zaprionus Tuberculatus Malloch (Diptera: Drosophilidae) In Çanakkale, Turkey, Akin Kuyulu, Seda Yücel, Hani̇fe Genç
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The vinegar or pomace fly, Zaprionus tuberculatus Malloch, is native to the Afrotropical region but has recently colonized new areas in Turkey, Italy, Malta, Romania, and Greece. This invasive species was first detected in 2012 in Adana on banana and peach baits and is considered a potential agricultural pest in fig production in Turkey. However, the European and Mediterranean Plant Organization reports that no direct association of the fly with fruit damage has been documented so far because specimens were generally caught in traps. Specimens of Zaprionus sp. were monitored during surveys for cases of Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura) and Ceratitis …
Assessment Of The Incubation Period For Each Sex Of Turkish Semiwild Northern Bald Ibis (Geronticus Eremita), Ahmet Kiliç, Ersi̇n Uysal
Assessment Of The Incubation Period For Each Sex Of Turkish Semiwild Northern Bald Ibis (Geronticus Eremita), Ahmet Kiliç, Ersi̇n Uysal
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The semiwild population of Northern Bald Ibises (Geronticus eremita) at Birecik, Turkey, are the final representatives of the Eastern population of the species in the Middle East, apart from a few captive birds in Turkish zoos. This study took place between 2012 and 2015. Breeding is highly synchronized among the colony and incubation behavior was monitored for multiple nests throughout the day. Differences were found when incubation duty period was examined according to sex. In 2013, the incubation period varied significantly between males and females (F = 71.059, P < 0.001). The female incubated eggs for 178.42 min per day on average, while the male incubated for 233.69 min per day on average. A significant difference in incubation was determined between males and females (F = 91.260, P < 0.001) in 2014. Females sat on eggs for 188.06 min on average, while males sat on eggs for 244.13 min on average. In 2015 the incubation period varied significantly by sex, similar to previous years (F = 79.871, P < 0.001). The female incubated for 159.66 min in average, while the male incubated for 223.07 min on average.
Preliminary Contributions Toward A Revision Of Greek Messor Forel,1890 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae), Sebastian Salata, Lech Borowiec
Preliminary Contributions Toward A Revision Of Greek Messor Forel,1890 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae), Sebastian Salata, Lech Borowiec
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Based on recently collected material and study on type specimens Messor carpathous Menozzi, 1936 n. stat. and Messor concolor Santschi, 1927 n. stat. are raised to species rank and redescribed. Messor creticus sp. nov. is described as a new endemic species to Crete. Revised data for members of the Messor structor complexes are given and updated checklist of Greek Messor taxa is provided.
Anthrenus (Anthrenodes) Himalayensis Sp. Nov. From Western Himalayas, India (Coleoptera: Dermestidae: Megatominae), Ji̇ri̇ Hava, Aijaz Ahmad Wachkoo, Amir Maqbool
Anthrenus (Anthrenodes) Himalayensis Sp. Nov. From Western Himalayas, India (Coleoptera: Dermestidae: Megatominae), Ji̇ri̇ Hava, Aijaz Ahmad Wachkoo, Amir Maqbool
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Anthrenus (Anthrenodes) himalayensis sp. nov., a new dermestid species from Kashmir Himalayas, India is described, illustrated, and compared with similar species. The new species is closest to A. occultus Háva, 2006 and A. katrinkrauseae Háva, 2018 but differs by the structure of antennae, male genitalia, and scale pattern.
Investigation Of Zooplankton Fauna In Water Wells Of Kuyubeli Village (Adana, Turkey) With The First Record Of The Genus Speocyclops Kiefer, 1937(Copepoda, Cyclopoida, Cyclopidae) For Turkish Inland Waters, Ahmet Bozkurt
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Zooplankton samples were collected from water wells in Kuyubeli village (Kozan, Adana, Turkey). A total of 24 zooplanktonic species were identified, including 13 rotifers, 9 copepods, and 2 cladocerans. The genus Speocyclops was reported for the first time from Turkish inland waters.
A New Species Of Chelonini (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) From Pistachio Twig Borer Moth (Kermania Pistaciella Amsel (Lep.: Tineidae)) In Gaziantep, Ahmet Beyarslan, Yasemi̇n Bengü Şahan
A New Species Of Chelonini (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) From Pistachio Twig Borer Moth (Kermania Pistaciella Amsel (Lep.: Tineidae)) In Gaziantep, Ahmet Beyarslan, Yasemi̇n Bengü Şahan
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Pupae of the pistachio twig borer moth (Kermania pistaciella Amsel (Lep.: Tineidae)) were collected in the Şahinbey and Nizip-Alahacı regions of Gaziantep in February and March 2017. The pupae were kept in cages and parasitoids from Cheloninae (Hymenoptera, Braconidae) were obtained. Chelonus chetini Beyarslan & Şahan sp. nov. is described as a new species for science. The new species is described and the figures of its diagnostic characters are given.
A New Larval Species Of Balaustium (Acari: Actinotrichida: Erythraeidae) From Turkey, Javad Noei, Fi̇rdevs Ersi̇n, İbrahi̇m Çakmak
A New Larval Species Of Balaustium (Acari: Actinotrichida: Erythraeidae) From Turkey, Javad Noei, Fi̇rdevs Ersi̇n, İbrahi̇m Çakmak
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The larvae of Balaustium izmirensis Noei & Ersin sp. nov. were obtained by rearing adults collected from building walls and window ledges in Bornova, İzmir, Turkey. The larva of B. izmirensis Noei & Ersin sp. nov. is described and illustrated. A key to larval species of Balaustium is provided.
Pseudamnicola Sumbasensis Sp. Nov., A New Species From Turkey(Gastropoda: Truncatelloidea: Hydrobiidae), Mustafa Emre Gürlek
Pseudamnicola Sumbasensis Sp. Nov., A New Species From Turkey(Gastropoda: Truncatelloidea: Hydrobiidae), Mustafa Emre Gürlek
Turkish Journal of Zoology
New species Pseudamnicola sumbasensis sp. nov. is described from Osmaniye Province of Turkey. Material was collected in 2017 and compared with other Pseudamnicola spp. recorded in Turkey.
Spatial Structuring Of Zooplankton Communities Through Partitioning Of Habitat And Resources In The Bay Of Bengal During Spring Intermonsoon, Veronica Fernandes, Nagappa Ramaiah
Spatial Structuring Of Zooplankton Communities Through Partitioning Of Habitat And Resources In The Bay Of Bengal During Spring Intermonsoon, Veronica Fernandes, Nagappa Ramaiah
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Despite advances in oceanographic investigations in the Indian Ocean, zooplankton ecology is still poorly known from the open waters of the Bay of Bengal. In order to understand the vertical and horizontal distribution of zooplankton in the Bay of Bengal during spring intermonsoon, stratified sampling was conducted using a multiple plankton net. We found that higher zooplankton biomass was often associated with mesoscale cold-core eddies. The biomass in the mixed layer was less in the central bay and the near absence of organisms beneath this layer was attributed to the very low dissolved oxygen levels, including suboxia in the northern …
A New Species Of The Genus Echinolaophonte Nicholls, 1941 (Copepoda, Harpacticoida, Laophontidae) From The Aegean Sea Coast Of Turkey, Seher Kuru, Serdar Sönmez, Suphan Karaytuğ
A New Species Of The Genus Echinolaophonte Nicholls, 1941 (Copepoda, Harpacticoida, Laophontidae) From The Aegean Sea Coast Of Turkey, Seher Kuru, Serdar Sönmez, Suphan Karaytuğ
Turkish Journal of Zoology
During the ongoing partial taxonomic revision of the genus Echinolaophonte on the basis of populations previously collected from various shores of the Turkish coasts, a new species of Echinolaophonte was discovered and named Echinolaophonte mordoganensis sp. nov. The new species is morphologically most closely related to E. minuta and E. veniliae. The new species can easily be distinguished from its congeners by the combination of the following features: i) the shape of the rostrum, ii) having 2 ornamented setae instead of 1 on the syncoxa of the maxilliped, and iii) pattern difference in the P1?P4 setal formula in both male …
New Species And New Records Of Aphelinus Dalman (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea: Aphelinidae) From Lagodekhi Reserve (Sakartvelo - Georgia), With Diversity And Distribution Along An Elevational Gradient, George Japoshvili, Levan Mumladze
New Species And New Records Of Aphelinus Dalman (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea: Aphelinidae) From Lagodekhi Reserve (Sakartvelo - Georgia), With Diversity And Distribution Along An Elevational Gradient, George Japoshvili, Levan Mumladze
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The aim of the present study was to investigate species diversity and distribution of Aphelinus species in an elevational gradient in the Lagodekhi Reserve (Sakartvelo - Georgia) throughout a growing season. Two species of Aphelinus Dalman, 1820 (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae), A. humilis Mercet and A. thomsoni Graham, are recorded for the first time from Georgia and the Caucasus and two species (A. lagodekhiensis sp. nov. and A. sugonjaevi sp. nov.) are described as new to science. To facilitate species identification we have developed a key to the females of all 24 species of Aphelinus currently known from the Middle East and …
A New Species Of Parasteatoda Archer, 1946 (Araneae, Theridiidae) From Wuling Mountain, China, Sufang Yang, Muhammad Irfan, Xianjin Peng
A New Species Of Parasteatoda Archer, 1946 (Araneae, Theridiidae) From Wuling Mountain, China, Sufang Yang, Muhammad Irfan, Xianjin Peng
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Parasteatoda aequipeiformis sp. nov. (male and female) is described from Wuling Mountain, China. Distribution data, detailed morphological characteristics, and illustrations of body and genital organs are presented.
Hibernation Perturbs The Number Of Hemocytes And Causes Hematological Turnover: Basal Traits To Understand Season-Dependent Physiological Variations In Helix Pomatia (Gastropoda: Helicidae), Damir Suljevic, Erna Islamagic, Alen Hamzic, Nadja Zubcevic, Andi Alijagic
Hibernation Perturbs The Number Of Hemocytes And Causes Hematological Turnover: Basal Traits To Understand Season-Dependent Physiological Variations In Helix Pomatia (Gastropoda: Helicidae), Damir Suljevic, Erna Islamagic, Alen Hamzic, Nadja Zubcevic, Andi Alijagic
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The total number of hemocytes and their morphological characteristics were analyzed in Helix pomatia Linnaeus, 1758, by light microscopy during different phases of hibernation. Three types of hemocytes were identified: hyalinocytes, agranulocytes, and granulocytes. Total number of hemocytes decreased significantly during hibernation. Most intensive changes in cell size, morphology, and appearance of special structures in granulocytes happened during the hibernation period itself. Termination of hibernation coincides with very important granulocyte transformation and the appearance of specific gigantic short-lived cells. All of the changes in cell number and morphology are characteristics of different hibernation phases and have a major role in …
Comalcandona Gibsoni Sp. Nov. (Ostracoda, Candonidae) From Comal Spring, Texas, Usa, Okan Külköylüoğlu
Comalcandona Gibsoni Sp. Nov. (Ostracoda, Candonidae) From Comal Spring, Texas, Usa, Okan Külköylüoğlu
Turkish Journal of Zoology
A new species, Comalcandona gibsoni sp. nov., was found from Comal Springs, Comal County, Texas, USA. The new species has four horn-like projections located on the antero- and posterodorsal ends of the valves and this unique character separates this species from Comalcandona tressleri. Some other distinguishing differences in chaetotaxy (e.g., position, length, and number of setae on the segments) can also be seen in the soft body parts (e.g., absence of gamma seta on mandibula, duckbill shape of clasping organ of first leg, numbers of whorls in Zenker?s organ). Based on the differences, Comalcandona gibsoni sp. nov. is proposed as …
Trophic Analysis And Parasitological Aspects Of Liolaemus Parvus (Iguania: Liolaemidae) In The Central Andes Of Argentina, Gabriel Natalio Castillo, Juan Carlos Acosta, Graciela Mirta Blanco
Trophic Analysis And Parasitological Aspects Of Liolaemus Parvus (Iguania: Liolaemidae) In The Central Andes Of Argentina, Gabriel Natalio Castillo, Juan Carlos Acosta, Graciela Mirta Blanco
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The objective of this study was to describe temporal variations in the diet and parasitological aspects in Liolaemus parvus. In order to examine the diet, we determined the volume, numerousness, and frequency of occurrence for each prey item and calculated the relative importance index. We removed nematodes from the stomach and estimated parasitic indicators. Liolaemus parvus presents an active searching mode. It is a predominantly insectivorous species with low intake of plant material and a specialist in feeding on prey items of the family Formicidae, although it also feeds on other arthropods like coleopterans, hemipterans, and spiders. We found temporal …
Movement And Home Range Of Cinereous Vulture Aegypius Monachus During The Wintering And Summering Periods In East Asia, Jung-Hoon Kang, Bo-Ra Hyun, In Kyu Kim, Hansoo Lee, Jae-Kang Lee, Hyun-Su Hwang, Tae-Kyung Eom, Shin Jae Rhim
Movement And Home Range Of Cinereous Vulture Aegypius Monachus During The Wintering And Summering Periods In East Asia, Jung-Hoon Kang, Bo-Ra Hyun, In Kyu Kim, Hansoo Lee, Jae-Kang Lee, Hyun-Su Hwang, Tae-Kyung Eom, Shin Jae Rhim
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The present study was conducted to elucidate the movement and home range of 7 subadult cinereous vultures Aegypius monachus during the wintering and summering periods using a telemetry system from January 2015 to March 2017 in East Asia. In total, 7053 locations (180?1607 points per bird) were used to analyze the home range size and movement distance of the birds during the wintering, migration, and summering periods. The tracked birds overwintered in South Korea. They migrated between South Korea and Mongolia during spring and autumn, respectively. Their movement and home range size varied considerably throughout the annual cycle between the …
Psorergatidae Mite Infestation In The Brown Rat Rattus Norvegicus (Rodentia, Muridae): The First Record Of Psorergates Rattus (Acariformes, Prostigmata) In Europe, Karolina Cierocka, Joanna N. Izdebska
Psorergatidae Mite Infestation In The Brown Rat Rattus Norvegicus (Rodentia, Muridae): The First Record Of Psorergates Rattus (Acariformes, Prostigmata) In Europe, Karolina Cierocka, Joanna N. Izdebska
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Psorergates rattus Fain & Goff, 1986 has been found in the brown rat Rattus norvegicus (Berkenhout, 1769) in Poland.The species has previously been found only once, in the tail base of the brown rat in the United States. In the present case, ten rats from two localities in Poland (Pomerania) were examined and infestation was discovered in 20% of them, with a total of 12 mites found. This is not only the first discovery of the species in Poland and the second globally, but also the first observation of representatives of Psorergatidae in rodents of the genus Rattus in Europe. …
First Dna Barcodes And Records Of Sciaridae (Insecta, Diptera) From Romania, Levente Péter Kolcsár, Kai Heller
First Dna Barcodes And Records Of Sciaridae (Insecta, Diptera) From Romania, Levente Péter Kolcsár, Kai Heller
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Sciaridae or the dark-winged fungus gnats fauna of southern and eastern Europe is very poorly known. A total of 29 species were identified from Romania, of which 20 species are reported here for the first time from the country. An updated checklist of dark-winged fungus gnats (Sciaridae) of Romania is provided. DNA barcodes of 39 specimens belonging to 21 species were successfully sequenced, of which some were previously unknown or undetected.
Identification And Expression Of Dmrt1 And Sox9 During The Gonadal Differentiation Of Rana Chensinensis, Xin-Yi Li, Wen-Jie Jin, Lei Lei, Yuhui Zhang
Identification And Expression Of Dmrt1 And Sox9 During The Gonadal Differentiation Of Rana Chensinensis, Xin-Yi Li, Wen-Jie Jin, Lei Lei, Yuhui Zhang
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Gonadal sex differentiation proceeds by the interplay of various genes including the transcription factors and secretory factors in a complex network. Dmrt1 and Sox9 were considered to be the essential genes involved in the testicular differentiation in mammals, birds, reptiles, and fishes. Here, we have successfully isolated and characterized cDNAs encoding the Rana chensinensis orthologs of Dmrt1 and Sox9, and we have determined patterns of expression during gonadal differentiation and adult tissues. At the molecular level, a clear sexual dimorphism of rcDmrt1 and rcSox9 was observed in the gonad-mesonephros complex or gonads of tadpoles during stages 26-46. The rcDmrt1 transcript …
The Song Structure And Repertoire Size Of Daurian Redstarts (Phoenicurus Auroreus) In South Korea, Ju Hyun Lee, Ha Cheol Sung
The Song Structure And Repertoire Size Of Daurian Redstarts (Phoenicurus Auroreus) In South Korea, Ju Hyun Lee, Ha Cheol Sung
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The song repertoire across avian species varies considerably in size, and reliable measurement is important in defining its significance as a target in sexual selection. In this study, the song structure and song repertoire size of the Daurian Redstart (Phoenicurus auroreus) in South Korea were investigated. The songs had major syllable variation rather than song type variation. The average song repertoire size from 20 males was 39.9 ± 5.8 (range: 28-50), based on a syllable type that was appropriate for this species. The songs were structured with three distinguishable parts, where song syllables varied most in the syllable part, and …
Morphological, Ultrastructural, And Molecular Identification Of A New Microsporidian Pathogen Isolated From Crepidodera Aurata (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae), Mustafa Yaman, Gönül Algi, Renate Radek
Morphological, Ultrastructural, And Molecular Identification Of A New Microsporidian Pathogen Isolated From Crepidodera Aurata (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae), Mustafa Yaman, Gönül Algi, Renate Radek
Turkish Journal of Zoology
A new microsporidian pathogen isolated from Crepidodera aurata was identified based on morphological and ultrastructural characteristics, coupled with a molecular phylogenetic analysis. The spores of the microsporidian pathogen were slightly curved in shape, and measured 2.44-3.55 µm in length and 1.25-1.55 µm in width (n = 50). Its ultrastructure is characteristic of monokaryotic groups. All lifecycle stages of the pathogen, including meronts, sporonts, sporoblasts, and mature spores, are monokaryotic. The spore has 6-8 windings of the polar filament. Morphological and ultrastructural characteristics of the lifecycle stages place it within the family Unikaryonidae. However, the phylogenetic tree constructed on the 16S …
Spatial Distribution Of The Epigeic Species Of Earthworms Dendrobaena Octaedra And D. Attemsi (Oligochaeta: Lumbricidae) In The Forest Belt Of The Northwestern Caucasus, Anna Geraskina, Nicolai Shevchenko
Spatial Distribution Of The Epigeic Species Of Earthworms Dendrobaena Octaedra And D. Attemsi (Oligochaeta: Lumbricidae) In The Forest Belt Of The Northwestern Caucasus, Anna Geraskina, Nicolai Shevchenko
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Evaluation of the spatial distribution of 2 ecologically similar, but different, in terms of their spatial ranges, earthworm species, D. octaedra and D. attemsi, in the belt forests of northwestern Caucasus were based on our own natural data and using geographic information system (GIS) modeling of modern potential distributions. The quantitative records of earthworms were collected in beech, deciduous, dark coniferous, coniferous-deciduous, and pine forests (1028 geographic locations). Of the most important microsites inhabited by the epigeic earthworms, 2 (plant litter and deadwood) were examined. It was demonstrated that there was high correlation of the 2 species with the humidity …
Spatiotemporal Patterns Of Ground Beetle Diversity (Coleoptera: Carabidae) In A Ramsar Wetland (Chott Tinsilt) Of Algeria, Cherine Amri, Souad Neffar, Nadia Ouchtati, Haroun Chenchouni
Spatiotemporal Patterns Of Ground Beetle Diversity (Coleoptera: Carabidae) In A Ramsar Wetland (Chott Tinsilt) Of Algeria, Cherine Amri, Souad Neffar, Nadia Ouchtati, Haroun Chenchouni
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The aim of this study was to investigate the biodiversity and structure of the Carabidae community living at the edges of a Ramsar wetland in northeastern Algeria, as well as to analyze the effect of environmental variables on this Carabidae community. The study site included two stations (T1, T2). From November 2016 to October 2017, the carabidofauna was sampled fortnightly using pitfall traps. The structure and diversity of the beetle community were measured using nonparametric indices, i.e. species richness, diversity indices, accumulation curves, and similarity analysis. Generalized linear mixed effects models (GLMM) were applied to examine the spatiotemporal variation of …
Siberigondolella Gen. Nov., A Boreal Early Triassic Lanceolate Conodont, Ali̇ Murat Kiliç, Francis Hirsch
Siberigondolella Gen. Nov., A Boreal Early Triassic Lanceolate Conodont, Ali̇ Murat Kiliç, Francis Hirsch
Turkish Journal of Zoology
In the Lower Triassic, at the time that segminate gondolellid conodonts defined the Tethyan regions, endemic segminiplanate gondolellid conodonts resembling the genus ?Neogondolella? dwelled in the northern latitudes. Without the multielement apparatus characteristic of the subfamily Neogondolellinae, these forms are phylogenetically incertae sedis and one lineage was attributed to the genus Siberigondolella gen. nov.
Investigation Of Gh And Ghr Alu I Gene Polymorphisms On Meat Yields In Anatolian Water Buffalo Breed Using Pcr-Rflp Method, Yusuf Özşensoy, Haki̇ Kara
Investigation Of Gh And Ghr Alu I Gene Polymorphisms On Meat Yields In Anatolian Water Buffalo Breed Using Pcr-Rflp Method, Yusuf Özşensoy, Haki̇ Kara
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The Anatolian water buffalo is a native water buffalo breed only being reared in Turkey. The objective of this study was to investigate gene polymorphisms on exons 4 and 5 of the growth hormone (GH) and on exon 10 of the growth hormone receptor (GHR), which are thought to be related to meat yields of Anatolian water buffalo. Blood samples of 192 water buffaloes from Sivas Province were used in DNA extractions by phenol-chloroform method. DNA samples were amplified by using specific primers in PCR. PCR products were digested by Alu I (GH, n: 167) and Alu I (GHR, n: …
On Tooth Anomalies And The Loss Of Canis Lupus (Mammalia: Carnivora) In Turkey, Eli̇f Yildiz Ay, İrfan Albayrak
On Tooth Anomalies And The Loss Of Canis Lupus (Mammalia: Carnivora) In Turkey, Eli̇f Yildiz Ay, İrfan Albayrak
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Because of their feeding habits, which are affected by their ranking in the last steps of the food chain, the teeth of carnivores are subjected to great forces during the breaking up and chewing of food when they are hunting. In this sense, missing teeth and tooth anomalies are common in carnivores. This research was based on an examination of the properties of the tooth structures of 25 wolf specimens collected in Turkey between 2014 and 2018. In this study, the excess and missing teeth, tooth fracture, and root anomalies in the lower and upper jaw of the head skeletons …