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Chitosan Protects Cooked Ground Beef And Turkey Against Clostridium Perfringens Spores During Chilling, Vijay Juneja, Harshavardhan Thippareddi, Latiful Bari, Yasuhiro Inatsu, Shinichi Kawamoto, Mendel Friedman
Chitosan Protects Cooked Ground Beef And Turkey Against Clostridium Perfringens Spores During Chilling, Vijay Juneja, Harshavardhan Thippareddi, Latiful Bari, Yasuhiro Inatsu, Shinichi Kawamoto, Mendel Friedman
Department of Food Science and Technology: Faculty Publications
We investigated the inhibition of Clostridium perfringens spore germination and outgrowth by the biopolymer chitosan during abusive chilling of cooked ground beef (25% fat) and turkey (7% fat) obtained from a retail store. Chitosan was mixed into the thawed beef or turkey at concentrations of 0.5%, 1.0%, 2.0%, or 3.0% (w/w) along with a heat-activated 3-strain spore cocktail to obtain a final spore concentration of 2 to 3 log10 CFU/g. Samples (5 g) of the ground beef or turkey mixtures were then vacuum-packaged and cooked to 60 ◦C in 1 h in a temperature-controlled water bath. Thereafter, the products …
Effect Of Various Photoperiods On Testicular Weight, Weekly Sperm Output And Plasma Levels Of Lh And Testosterone Over The Reproductive Season In Male Turkeys, Jérôme Noirault, Jean-Pierre Brillard, Murray R. Bakst
Effect Of Various Photoperiods On Testicular Weight, Weekly Sperm Output And Plasma Levels Of Lh And Testosterone Over The Reproductive Season In Male Turkeys, Jérôme Noirault, Jean-Pierre Brillard, Murray R. Bakst
United States Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service / University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Faculty Publications
The effects of duration and variation in photoperiod on testis weight, testicular sperm production, semen output, and hormone status over the reproductive season in male turkeys were investigated. In Experiment 1, four groups of males raised from 17 to 23 wk of age under a constant short photoperiod were subjected to a constant short (Group 1: 7L:17D; Group 2: 10.5L:13.5D), constant long (Group 3: 14L:10D) or progressively increasing photoperiod (Group 4: 7L:17D to 14L:10D) up to 60 wk of age. In Experiment 2, four groups of males first raised as in Experiment 1 up to 23 wk of age were …
Effect Of The Hatching Month As An Environmental Factor On The Hatching Features Of Bronze Turkeys, Mahi̇ye Özçeli̇k, Harun Ceri̇t, Fi̇kri̇ye Ekmen, İsmet Doğan
Effect Of The Hatching Month As An Environmental Factor On The Hatching Features Of Bronze Turkeys, Mahi̇ye Özçeli̇k, Harun Ceri̇t, Fi̇kri̇ye Ekmen, İsmet Doğan
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to determine the effect of hatching month on the hatching features of Bronze turkeys, and to determine the suitable months for hatching. For this purpose, the hatching records of Bronze turkeys raised in the Bingöl Beekeeping and Turkey Production Station from 1998 to 2003 were used. Egg fertility and hatchability of both total eggs and of fertile eggs were investigated, and it was found that the effect of hatching month on all 3 variables was statistically significant. The results regarding all 3 variables were lower in June as compared to the other months investigated. …
New Torrenticola Piersig (Acari: Hydrachnidia: Torrenticolidae) Species For The Turkish Fauna, Vladimir Pesic, Orhan Erman, Yunus Esen
New Torrenticola Piersig (Acari: Hydrachnidia: Torrenticolidae) Species For The Turkish Fauna, Vladimir Pesic, Orhan Erman, Yunus Esen
Turkish Journal of Zoology
In this study, the morphological characteristics, measurements, habitats and distribution of Torrenticola nana Di Sabatino & Gerecke, 2003 and Torrenticola jasminae Bader, 1988, which are new records for the Turkish fauna, are presented.
Detection Of Four Apple Viruses By Elisa And Rt-Pcr Assays In Turkey, Kadri̇ye Çağlayan, Çi̇ğdem Ulubaş Serçe, Mona Gazel, Wilhelm Jelkmann
Detection Of Four Apple Viruses By Elisa And Rt-Pcr Assays In Turkey, Kadri̇ye Çağlayan, Çi̇ğdem Ulubaş Serçe, Mona Gazel, Wilhelm Jelkmann
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
Plant samples were collected from the main apple growing provinces of Turkey in order to evaluate the incidence of 4 important apple virus diseases during spring 2004. Collected leaves and shoots were tested using enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) for Apple mosaic virus (ApMV), Apple stem grooving virus (ASGV) and Apple chlorotic leaf spot virus (ACLSV). Since no commercial antiserum is available, Apple stem pitting virus (ASPV) was tested only using RT-PCR and the results were compared. A total of 174 apple samples were collected from varietal collections belonging to governmental and university …
Technical Efficiency Analysis Of Tobacco Farming In Southeastern Anatolia, Mustafa Necat Ören, Tuna Alemdar
Technical Efficiency Analysis Of Tobacco Farming In Southeastern Anatolia, Mustafa Necat Ören, Tuna Alemdar
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
The technical efficiencies of tobacco farms in Southeastern Anatolia were estimated with parametric and non-parametric methods. Data obtained from 149 tobacco farms were used in the empirical analysis. Results obtained with an output oriented Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) were compared to those obtained from Stochastic Frontier Analysis (SFA) and the differences are discussed. According to the results of the DEA model, mean efficiency of tobacco farmers was found to be 0.45 and 0.56 for Constant and Variable Returns to Scale (CRS and VRS) assumptions, respectively. Mean technical efficiency obtained with the SFA model was found to be 0.54. A strong …
A New Species Of Urophora Robineau-Desvoidiy, 1830 (Diptera: Tephritidae) From Turkey, With A Key To The Species Of The Urophora Guadrifasciata Group, Murat Kütük
Turkish Journal of Zoology
This study was based on Urophora Robineau-Desvoidy, 1830 specimens collected from Turkey during 1999-2005. Urophora doganlari n. sp., reared in flowerhead galls on Centaurea bornmuelleria (Hausskn & Bornmuelleria, 1905), is described from Turkey and placed in the U. quadrifasciata species group. The other species are associated with Centaurea spp. and Ptilostemon spp. The best characters for defining the group are the preapical step in the female aculeus, oviscape length, colour of femora and first flagellomere, wing pattern, and pollinose on the scutum. In this study, the U. quadrifasciata group is redefined and a key to the 3 species included is …
Supplement To The Prosobranchia (Mollusca: Gastropoda) Fauna Of Fresh And Brackish Waters Of Turkey, M. Zeki̇ Yildirim, Seval Bahadir Koca, Ümi̇t Kebapçi
Supplement To The Prosobranchia (Mollusca: Gastropoda) Fauna Of Fresh And Brackish Waters Of Turkey, M. Zeki̇ Yildirim, Seval Bahadir Koca, Ümi̇t Kebapçi
Turkish Journal of Zoology
This study re-evaluated the brackish and freshwater Prosobranch fauna list of Turkey. Furthermore, recent systematic changes and future studies to be performed were discussed. Theodoxus (Theodoxus) danubialis (C. PFEIFFER 1828), Th. (Th.) subthermalis (ISSEL 1865), Bythinella opaca (FRAUENFELD 1857), Pseudamnicola macrostoma (KÜSTER 1852), P. kotschyi FRAUENFELD 1856 and P. elbursensis STARMÜHLER & EDLAUER 1957 were removed from the list, while the following taxa were added: Viviparus mamillatus (KÜSTER 1852), Bithynia pentheri STURANY 1905, Hydrobia ventrosa (MONTAGU 1803), Hydrobia (Peringia) ulvae (PENNANT 1777), Belgrandiella adsharica (LINDHOLM 1913), Sadleriana byzanthina demirsoyii YILDIRIM and MORKOYUNLU 1997, Sadleriana fluminensis (KÜSTER 1852), Tefennia tefennica SCHÜTT …
New Records Of Water Mites Of The Genus Monatractides K.Viets (Acari: Hydrachnidia: Torrenticolidae) From Turkey, Vladimir Pesic, Orhan Erman, Yunus Esen
New Records Of Water Mites Of The Genus Monatractides K.Viets (Acari: Hydrachnidia: Torrenticolidae) From Turkey, Vladimir Pesic, Orhan Erman, Yunus Esen
Turkish Journal of Zoology
New records of water mites of the genus Monatractides K.Viets (Acari: Hydrachnidia, Torrenticolidae) for the fauna of Turkey are presented in this study. Three species, Monatractides lusitanicus (Lundblad, 1941), M. aberratus (Lundblad, 1941), and M. vafaei Pesic, 2004, are reported for the first time from Turkey.
The Basommatophoran Pulmonate Species (Mollusca: Gastropoda) Of Turkey, M. Zeki̇ Yildirim, Burçi̇n Aşkim Gümüş, Ümi̇t Kebapçi, Seval Bahadir Koca
The Basommatophoran Pulmonate Species (Mollusca: Gastropoda) Of Turkey, M. Zeki̇ Yildirim, Burçi̇n Aşkim Gümüş, Ümi̇t Kebapçi, Seval Bahadir Koca
Turkish Journal of Zoology
To date, based on the studies of foreign and Turkish malacologists, 28 basommatophoran snail species belonging to 16 genera from 5 families (Physidae, Lymnaeidae, Planorbidae, Ancylidae, and Acroloxidae) have been found in freshwaters of Turkey. In Turkey, the genera Acroloxus (1 species), Galba (1), Stagnicola (1), Radix (2), Lymnaea (1), Physa (1), Physella (1), Planorbarius (1), Ferrissia (1), Planorbis (2), Anisus (4), Bathyomphalus (1), Gyraulus (8), Hippeutis (1), Ancylus (1) and Bulinus (1) are recognized. Also, 16 species (including 8 recent) and 5 subspecies are known from Quaternary fossil deposits of Turkey.
The Karyotypes Of Some Rodent Species (Mammalia: Rodentia) From Eastern Turkey And Northern Iran With A New Record, Microtus Schidlovskii Argyropulo, 1933, From Eastern Turkey, Nuri̇ Yi̇ği̇t, Muhammed Mouradi Gharakheloo, Ercüment Çolak, Şaki̇r Özkurt, Şafak Bulut, Tolga Kankiliç, Reyhan Çolak
The Karyotypes Of Some Rodent Species (Mammalia: Rodentia) From Eastern Turkey And Northern Iran With A New Record, Microtus Schidlovskii Argyropulo, 1933, From Eastern Turkey, Nuri̇ Yi̇ği̇t, Muhammed Mouradi Gharakheloo, Ercüment Çolak, Şaki̇r Özkurt, Şafak Bulut, Tolga Kankiliç, Reyhan Çolak
Turkish Journal of Zoology
During a field excursion in eastern Turkey and the Zanjan province of Iran, 9 rodent species were captured, and the diploid number of chromosomes (2n), the number of autosomal arms (FNa) and the fundamental number (FN) were determined for these species. Microtus schidlovskii with 2n = 60 and FNa = 58 was recorded for the first time from Özalp (Van) and Yüksekova (Hakkari). The karyological record of Meriones vinogradovi in Turkey was also given for the first time. The karyological results were determined as follows: Spermophilus xanthophrymnus (2n = 42, FNa = 78, FN = 82 in Turkey), Mesocricetus brandti …
Lichen Records From Afyonkarahisar And Isparta Provinces, Gülşah Çobanoğlu, Mustafa Yavuz
Lichen Records From Afyonkarahisar And Isparta Provinces, Gülşah Çobanoğlu, Mustafa Yavuz
Turkish Journal of Botany
A list of 89 lichen taxa is reported from the provinces of Afyonkarahisar and Isparta. Fifteen taxa from Afyonkarahisar and 38 from Isparta are new records for these provinces.
Contribution To The Taxonomical And Biological Characteristics Of Sciurus Anomalus In Turkey (Mammalia: Rodentia), İrfan Albayrak, Ati̇lla Arslan
Contribution To The Taxonomical And Biological Characteristics Of Sciurus Anomalus In Turkey (Mammalia: Rodentia), İrfan Albayrak, Ati̇lla Arslan
Turkish Journal of Zoology
This study is based on 62 Sciurus anomalus specimens obtained from Konya, Karaman, Kütahya and Çorum provinces between 1997 and 2002. Some ecological and biological features of the species, including habitat, nest-sites, fur colour, baculum and phallus were investigated. In this species, the chromosome number (2n) is 40. For the taxonomical evaluation of Sciurus anomalus, morphometric data of the specimens were used. The specimens were discussed at the subspecies level, comparing to the relevant literature, and it was concluded that our specimens represent the nominate form.
Parasitoids Of Leafminers (Diptera: Agromyzidae) From Southeast Turkey With 3 New Records, Emi̇ne Çikman, Ahmet Beyarslan, Hasan Sungur Ci̇velek
Parasitoids Of Leafminers (Diptera: Agromyzidae) From Southeast Turkey With 3 New Records, Emi̇ne Çikman, Ahmet Beyarslan, Hasan Sungur Ci̇velek
Turkish Journal of Zoology
This study was carried out in order to determine parasitoid species of the family Agromyzidae (Diptera) in Diyarbakır and Mardin provinces during 2002-2004. Infested leaves with leafminer larvae were collected from both cultivated and non-cultivated plants twice a month. The adult parasitoids were obtained by rearing from infested leaves in the laboratory. Five parasitoid species belonging to the Braconidae (Hymenoptera) were found. These species, Bracon kirgisorum Telenga, 1936, Opius basalis Fischer, 1958, O. monilicornis Fischer, 1962, O. quasipulvis Fischer, 1989, O. exiguus Wesmael, 1835. B. kirgisorum, O. basalis and O. quasipulvis, were new records for the Turkish fauna. In this …
Use Of Indirect Excretory/Secretory Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (Es-Elisa) For The Diagnosis Of Natural Fasciola Hepatica Infection In Eosinophilic And Non-Eosinophilic Cattle From Eastern Turkey, Sami̇ Şi̇mşek, Ergün Köroğlu, Armağan Erdem Ütük, Kürşat Altay
Use Of Indirect Excretory/Secretory Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (Es-Elisa) For The Diagnosis Of Natural Fasciola Hepatica Infection In Eosinophilic And Non-Eosinophilic Cattle From Eastern Turkey, Sami̇ Şi̇mşek, Ergün Köroğlu, Armağan Erdem Ütük, Kürşat Altay
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to investigate fasciolosis in a group of eosinophilic and non-eosinophilic cattle in eastern Turkey. All the cattle were examined for antibodies against F. hepatica by modified indirect excretory/secretory enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ES-ELISA). Of the 1200 cattle tested, 164 (13.6%) were found to be eosinophilic by absolute eosinophil counts. Out of the 164 eosinophilic cattle, 121 (73.7%) were found to be positive for fasciolosis by indirect ES-ELISA, while the rate was only 35% among the non-eosinophilic group (P < 0.001). Our data indicate that parasitic infections should be considered an important cause of eosinophilia, particularly in fasciolosis, and the indirect ES-ELISA is useful as a screening test to examine anti-F. hepatica antibodies for the diagnosis of fasciolosis in cattle.
Amblyseius Californicus (Mcgregor, 1954) (Acari: Phytoseiidae), A New Record For The Turkish Fauna, İbrahi̇m Çakmak, Sultan Çobanoğlu
Amblyseius Californicus (Mcgregor, 1954) (Acari: Phytoseiidae), A New Record For The Turkish Fauna, İbrahi̇m Çakmak, Sultan Çobanoğlu
Turkish Journal of Zoology
During 2001-2003, Amblyseius californicus (McGregor) was collected from the strawberry, peach, bean and pepper, where it was associated with Tetranychus urticae and Panonychus ulmi in Kuşadası, Aydın, Turkey. The descriptions and drawings of male and female A. californicus, which is a new record for the Turkish fauna, are given.
A Preliminary Study On The Identification Of The Littoral Oligochaete (Annelida) And Chironomidae (Diptera) Fauna Of Lake Kovada, A National Park In Turkey, Nai̇me Arslan, Yalçin Şahi̇n
A Preliminary Study On The Identification Of The Littoral Oligochaete (Annelida) And Chironomidae (Diptera) Fauna Of Lake Kovada, A National Park In Turkey, Nai̇me Arslan, Yalçin Şahi̇n
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Samples were collected from 7 different stations between January 2002 and December 2002 with a view to identifying the littoral benthic fauna (Oligochaeta and Chironomidae) of Lake Kovada, located in Southern Anatolia. As a result of this study, 35 species were determined, comprising 15 species from Oligochaeta (8 Naidid and 7 Tubificid), and 20 species from Chironomidae (4 Tanypodin, 2 Orthocladiin, 12 Chironomini and 2 Tanytarsin). Species richness varied between 11 and 19. The littoral Oligochaete and Chironomidae fauna of Lake Kovada was dominated by the widely distributed Potamothrix hammoniensis, Tubifex tubifex, Limnodrilus hoffmeisteri and Nais communis (Oligochaeta), and Cryptochironomus …
Notes On The Mammals Found In Kazdağı National Park And Its Environs, Nuri̇ Yi̇ği̇t, Ali̇ Demi̇rsoy, Ahmet Karataş, Şaki̇r Özkurt, Ercüment Çolak
Notes On The Mammals Found In Kazdağı National Park And Its Environs, Nuri̇ Yi̇ği̇t, Ali̇ Demi̇rsoy, Ahmet Karataş, Şaki̇r Özkurt, Ercüment Çolak
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The present study is based on species collected and observed in Kazdağı National Park and its surroundings. Field collections yielded 40 mammal species from 6 orders: Insectivora (4), Chiroptera (14), Lagomorpha (1), Rodentia (11), Carnivora (8), and Artiodactyla (2), Of the species recorded in this study, 6 were new records from north-west Anatolia: Sorex volnuchini, Rhinolophus hipposideros, Myotis emarginatus, Eptesicus serotinus, Hypsugo savii, and Microtus subterraneus.
The Oligochaeta (Annelida) Fauna Of Topçam Dam-Lake (Aydın, Turkey), Seray Yildiz, Süleyman Balik
The Oligochaeta (Annelida) Fauna Of Topçam Dam-Lake (Aydın, Turkey), Seray Yildiz, Süleyman Balik
Turkish Journal of Zoology
With the aim of identifying the oligochaeta fauna of Topçam Dam-Lake, located on the north-western slopes of the East Menteşe Mountains (Aegean region, Turkey), a number of samples were collected monthly between June 1999 and June 2000. Having no previous faunistic studies, some physico-chemical features and oligochaeta fauna of the dam-lake were determined for the first time in this research. Consequently, 11 species were determined, 9 species from Tubificidae, and 2 species from Naididae. Tubificid Limnodrilus hoffmeisteri was the dominant Oligochaeta species and represented 64.64% of the total Oligochaeta community in the dam-lake. There are almost no data on the …
A Study On The Breeding Biology Of Some Bat Species In Turkey (Mammalia: Chiroptera), Nursel Aşan, İrfan Albayrak
A Study On The Breeding Biology Of Some Bat Species In Turkey (Mammalia: Chiroptera), Nursel Aşan, İrfan Albayrak
Turkish Journal of Zoology
This study is based on the records of gestation and lactation periods of 17 bat species (Rousettus aegyptiacus, Rhinolophus ferrumequinum, R. hipposideros, R. euryale, R. blasii, Myotis myotis, M. blythii, M. emarginatus, M. nattereri, M. mystacinus, M. capaccinii, Eptesicus serotinus, Pipistrellus pipistrellus, P. kuhlii, P. savii, Plecotus auritus, and Miniopterus schreibersii) caught from various localities in Turkey and of the development stages of embryos belonging to Myotis species. It was determined that the gestation period of some insectivorous bat species was generally May and June and following this period the lactation period was June and July in Turkey. In the …
Records Of Two Species Of Terellia Robineau-Desvoidy, 1830 (Diptera: Tephritidae) New To The Turkish Fauna, Murat Kütük, Muhammed İsmai̇l Varol
Records Of Two Species Of Terellia Robineau-Desvoidy, 1830 (Diptera: Tephritidae) New To The Turkish Fauna, Murat Kütük, Muhammed İsmai̇l Varol
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Samples collected from Turkey belonging to the genus Terellia Robineau-Desvoidy, 1830 were examined during 2000-2002. Terellia gynaecochroma (Hering, 1937) and T. luteola (Wiedemann, 1830) are new records for the fauna of Turkey.
A New Species For The Araneofauna Of Turkey, Oxyopes Ramosus (Martini & Goeze, 1778), [Araneae, Oxyopidae], Aydin Topçu, Tuncay Türkeş, Osman Seyyar, Kadi̇r Buğaç Kunt, Hakan Demi̇r
A New Species For The Araneofauna Of Turkey, Oxyopes Ramosus (Martini & Goeze, 1778), [Araneae, Oxyopidae], Aydin Topçu, Tuncay Türkeş, Osman Seyyar, Kadi̇r Buğaç Kunt, Hakan Demi̇r
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The morphological characters and geographical distribution of Oxyopes ramosus (Martini & Goeze, 1778), which is a new record for the Turkish araneofauna, are given in this paper.
A New Record For The Turkish Pseudoscorpion Fauna; Lamprochernes Savignyi (Simon, 1881) (Arachnida, Pseudoscorpionida), Fati̇h Sezek, Muhli̇s Özkan
A New Record For The Turkish Pseudoscorpion Fauna; Lamprochernes Savignyi (Simon, 1881) (Arachnida, Pseudoscorpionida), Fati̇h Sezek, Muhli̇s Özkan
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The morphological features of species, and adult and developmental stages of Lamprochernes savignyi (Simon, 1881), newly recorded for the Turkish Pseudoscorpion fauna, are given.
Two New Records Of Hydrophilid (Coleoptera: Hydrophilidae) Species Of The Turkish Fauna, Abdullah Mart, Ümi̇t İncekara, Rüstem Hayat
Two New Records Of Hydrophilid (Coleoptera: Hydrophilidae) Species Of The Turkish Fauna, Abdullah Mart, Ümi̇t İncekara, Rüstem Hayat
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Two newly recorded Hydrophilid species (Water Beetles) of the Turkish fauna, Hydrobius arcticus Kuwert, 1890 and Coelostoma (Lachnocoelostoma) transcaspicum Reitter, 1906 were compared with the specimens in our department's laboratory, and their distribution in Turkey and worldwide is given.
Mammalian Remains In The Pellets Of Long-Eared Owls (Asio Otus) In Diyarbakır Province, Seven Seçki̇n, Yüksel Coşkun
Mammalian Remains In The Pellets Of Long-Eared Owls (Asio Otus) In Diyarbakır Province, Seven Seçki̇n, Yüksel Coşkun
Turkish Journal of Zoology
This study was conducted with the pellets of Long-eared Owls from 2 sites in the area of Dicle University Campus, located in the north-eastern part of Diyarbakır Province, Turkey (lat 37°55'N, long 40°12'E). Pellets were collected at monthly intervals from July 2000 to June 2001 and the remains of 310 prey items were recovered from 211 pellets. The assemblages were composed mostly of small mammals. Eight species of mammals belonging to 2 orders (Insectivora: Crocidura suaveolens, and Rodentia: Microtus guentheri, Microtus sp., Mus musculus, Meriones tristrami, Cricetus cricetus, Rattus rattus, and Nannospalax ehrenbergi) were identified from the Long-eared Owl pellets. …
The Morphological Analysis Of Mus Domesticus And Mus Macedonicus (Mammalia: Rodentia) In Turkey, Ercüment Çolak, Nuri̇ Yi̇ği̇t, Mustafa Sözen, Reyhan Çolak, Şaki̇r Özkurt, Tolga Kankiliç, Teoman Kankiliç
The Morphological Analysis Of Mus Domesticus And Mus Macedonicus (Mammalia: Rodentia) In Turkey, Ercüment Çolak, Nuri̇ Yi̇ği̇t, Mustafa Sözen, Reyhan Çolak, Şaki̇r Özkurt, Tolga Kankiliç, Teoman Kankiliç
Turkish Journal of Zoology
We examined 529 specimens of Mus domesticus and Mus macedonicus from Turkey, in terms of their morphological, bacular, and phallic aspects. The zygomatic index (ZI) varied from 0.32 to 0.47 in M. domesticus, and 0.60 to 0.85 in M. macedonicus. The head plus body length/tail length (H+B/T) index varied from 0.87 to 1.05 in M. domesticus, and 1.08 to 1.78 in M. macedonicus. The zygomatic plate is straight or convex in M. domesticus and M. macedonicus. The ventral wing of the parietal is generally tortuous in M. domesticus and is protruding or straight in M. macedonicus. The anterolabial cusp on …
Distribution Of An Invasive Fish Species, Pseudorasbora Parva (Temminck & Schlegel, 1846) In Turkey, Fi̇tnat Güler Ekmekçi̇, Şeri̇fe Gülsün Kirankaya
Distribution Of An Invasive Fish Species, Pseudorasbora Parva (Temminck & Schlegel, 1846) In Turkey, Fi̇tnat Güler Ekmekçi̇, Şeri̇fe Gülsün Kirankaya
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Pseudorasbora parva is a small cyprinid fish native to East Asia. In 1982, the occurrence of this species was first recorded from the Thrace region of Turkey and in 1996, from Aksu Stream. In this study, specimens collected from various localities in central and west Anatolia, such as the Sakarya River Basin, Kızılırmak River Basin, and Bakırçay River Basin, between 1999 and 2004, were used to show the rapid invasion of P. parva in Turkish freshwater systems. This species is regarded as a pest and the rapid P. parva invasion throughout Anatolia could pose a threat to the diversity of …
New Additions And Errata To The Checklist Of Tabanidae (Insecta: Diptera) Fauna Of Turkey, Ali̇ Yavuz Kiliç
New Additions And Errata To The Checklist Of Tabanidae (Insecta: Diptera) Fauna Of Turkey, Ali̇ Yavuz Kiliç
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Errata are given for the checklist of Tabanidae fauna of Turkey published by Kılıç in 1999 and additional records and localities reported after 1999 for previously known species are added to this checklist. With these additions, the number of species and subspecies is 164 and 13, respectively, for the Tabanidae fauna of Turkey.
The Fauna And Systematics Of The Genus Tephritis Latreille, 1804 (Diptera: Tephritidae) With A Key To The Species Of Tephritis In Turkey, Murat Kütük
Turkish Journal of Zoology
This study is based on Tephritis species collected from 25 provinces in Turkey during 1999-2003. Twenty-two species of Tephritis were recognized, of which Tephritis mariannae Merz is a new record for the fauna of Turkey. Identification keys to the species were prepared. The locality, host plants and figures of wing pattern of each species are given. Distribution of the species in Turkey and worldwide is included.
Contribution To The Knowledge Of The Free-Living Isopods Of The Aegean Sea Coast Of Turkey, Fevzi̇ Kirkim, Ahmet Kocataş, Tuncer Katağan, Murat Sezgi̇n
Contribution To The Knowledge Of The Free-Living Isopods Of The Aegean Sea Coast Of Turkey, Fevzi̇ Kirkim, Ahmet Kocataş, Tuncer Katağan, Murat Sezgi̇n
Turkish Journal of Zoology
This research was carried out along the Turkish Aegean Sea coast (from Saros Bay in the north to Turunç-Marmaris in the south) in order to determine the Isopod fauna. A total of 163 samplings were conducted at 23 stations and 17 different biotopes, from which 3209 specimens were collected belonging to 18 families, 29 genera and 50 species. Among the species determined, 18 are new records for the Turkish fauna (Anthura gracilis, Apanthura corsica, Asellus aquaticus, Janiropsis breviremis, Uromunna petiti, Cirolana cranchii, Eurydice affinis, E. inermis, E. pulchra, Cymodoce hanseni, Dynamene bifida, Ischyromene lacazei, Lekanesphaera monodi, Sphaeroma pulchellum, Emetha audouinii, …