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Some Biological Characteristics Of Silurus Triostegus Heckel, 1843 From Atatürk Dam Lake (Turkey), Seyi̇t Ahmet Oymak, Kemal Solak, Erhan Ünlü Jan 2001

Some Biological Characteristics Of Silurus Triostegus Heckel, 1843 From Atatürk Dam Lake (Turkey), Seyi̇t Ahmet Oymak, Kemal Solak, Erhan Ünlü

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, some biological characteristics such as age and sex composition, growth in length and weight, age-length, age-weight and length-weight relationships, condition factor spawning time, age of sexual maturity, and fecundity of Silurus triostegus in Atatürk Dam lake were investigated. The percentage of females was 48.3% and that of males 57.7% out of 623 specimens belonging to age groups I-XI. Isometric growth patterns were proved from the length-weight relationships. It was estimated that the females had higher Lo (202.85 cm) and lower low K (0.046871) values than males (Lo 113.98 cm and K = 0.101972). Mean condition factors of …


The Cladoceran And Copepod (Crustacea) Fauna Of İkizgöl (Bornova-İzmir), Mustafa Ruşen Ustaoğlu, Süleyman Balik, Cem Aygen, Di̇dem Özdemi̇r Mi̇s Jan 2001

The Cladoceran And Copepod (Crustacea) Fauna Of İkizgöl (Bornova-İzmir), Mustafa Ruşen Ustaoğlu, Süleyman Balik, Cem Aygen, Di̇dem Özdemi̇r Mi̇s

Turkish Journal of Zoology

With the aim of identifying cladoceran and copepod fauna of İkizgöl, which is situated 565 m above sea level on the southern slope of Yamanlar Mountain, plankton samples were collected monthly by plankton net horizontally and vertically, with a mesh size of 55µm between December 1994 and May 1996. Collected specimens were preserved in 4% formaldehyde. As a result, a total of 16 (12 cladoceran and 4 copepods) species were identified from İkizgöl.


The Ostracoda (Crustacea) Fauna Of Lakes Erikli, Hamam, Mert, Pedina And Saka (İğneada, Kırklareli, Turkey), Selçuk Altinsaçli Jan 2001

The Ostracoda (Crustacea) Fauna Of Lakes Erikli, Hamam, Mert, Pedina And Saka (İğneada, Kırklareli, Turkey), Selçuk Altinsaçli

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This study was performed at Lakes Erikli, Hamam, Mert, Pedina and Saka (İğneda, Kırklareli) in 1999. Materials collected seasonally from the 20 stations were evaluated. The 24 species (Candona neglecta, Fabaeformiscandona fabaeformis, Pseudocandona compressa, Pseudocandona hartwigi, Pseudocandona marchica, Candonopsis kingsleii, Cypria ophtalmica, Physocypria kraepelini, Ilyocypris biplicata, Ilyocypris monstrifica, Cypris bispinosa, Eucypris inflata, Eucypris virens, Psychrodromus olivaceus, Heterocypris incongruens, Heterocypris salina, Cyprinotus inaequivalvis, Cypridopsis vidua, Limnocythere inopinata, Limnocythere stationis, Cyprideis torosa, Callistocythere diffusa, Pontocythere bacescoi and Urocythereis margaritifera) belonging to 18 genera were recorded. Three of them (Pseudocandona hartwigi, Ilyocypris monstrifica and Limnocythere stationis) are new records for the Ostracoda fauna …


The Tabanidae (Diptera) Fauna Of Çanakkale Province, Ali̇ Yavuz Kiliç Jan 2001

The Tabanidae (Diptera) Fauna Of Çanakkale Province, Ali̇ Yavuz Kiliç

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this faunistic study carried out in the Anatolian part of Çanakkale province, 40 Tabanidae species distributed in the area were determined. Previous studies carried out in this province reported 31 species. Overall, 52 species belonging to Pangoninae, Chrysopsinae and Tabaninae subfamilies have been determined to date. Twenty-one of these species are first records for the province and Silvius latifrons graecus Chv., Mch., & Lyn., is a first record for Turkey as well.


Ostracod (Crustacea) Fauna Of Lake Eğirdir (Isparta), Oya Özuluğ, Nerdi̇n Kubanç, Di̇nçer Gülen Jan 2001

Ostracod (Crustacea) Fauna Of Lake Eğirdir (Isparta), Oya Özuluğ, Nerdi̇n Kubanç, Di̇nçer Gülen

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, the materials collected from 30 stations at different locations at Lake Eğirdir were evaluated. According to the results, a total of 12 species belonging to 11 genera of the superfamilies Darwinulidacea and Cypridacea were determined. Of these, Potomocypris variegata (Brady & Norman, 1889) is a new record from Anatolia. At the same time, the parthenogenetic populations of Plesiocypridopsis newtoni (Brady & Robertson, 1870) are reported from Anatolia in this study for the first time.


Stomach Contents Of The Catfish (Clarias Gariepinus Burchell, 1822) In The River Asi (Turkey), Şükran Özdi̇lek Yalçin, İhsan Akyurt, Kemal Solak Jan 2001

Stomach Contents Of The Catfish (Clarias Gariepinus Burchell, 1822) In The River Asi (Turkey), Şükran Özdi̇lek Yalçin, İhsan Akyurt, Kemal Solak

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Natural food items of catfish (Clarias gariepinus Burchell, 1822) were investigated in the River Asi from September 1996 to October 1998. Analyses of stomach contents showed that the catfish feed basically on Arthropoda, mostly Diptera larvae, and on plant materials to a considerable extent. A successful filter feeding was observed, especially during the summer period.


Quantitative Estimation Of Ddt By Glc In Different Strains Of Musca Domestica L. By Using Hexane As Well As Diethyl Ether, Kahkashan Akhtar, Syed Naim-Ul-Hasan Naqvi Jan 2001

Quantitative Estimation Of Ddt By Glc In Different Strains Of Musca Domestica L. By Using Hexane As Well As Diethyl Ether, Kahkashan Akhtar, Syed Naim-Ul-Hasan Naqvi

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Estimation of DDT by GLC (gas liquid chromatography) in the PCSIR strain of Musca domestica L. Shows that 59.69 ng/fly DDT was found in the sample extracted with hexane and 55.74 ng/fly in the sample extracted with diethyl ether after treatment with 2.0 ug/fly. In the Holland strain, 18.3 ng/fly DDT was found in the sample extracted with hexane and 17.1 ng/fly in the sample extracted with diethyl ether. In the Malir strain 4.35 ng/fly DDT was found in the sample extracted with hexane and 1.29 ng/fly in the sample extracted with diethyl ether.


Histological Investigations On The Neurosecretory Cells In Thoracic And Abdominal Ganglia Of Melanogryllus Desertus (Pallas, 1771) (Orthoptera; Gryllidae), Esen M. Aydemi̇r, Gürsel Ergen Jan 2001

Histological Investigations On The Neurosecretory Cells In Thoracic And Abdominal Ganglia Of Melanogryllus Desertus (Pallas, 1771) (Orthoptera; Gryllidae), Esen M. Aydemi̇r, Gürsel Ergen

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, three kinds of neurosecretory cells, which are called A, B and C-types, have been described in the thoracic and abdominal ganglia of adult Melanogryllus desertus (PALLAS, 1771), (Orthoptera; Gryllidae) by using paraldehyde fuchsine and azan staining methods at the light microscope level.


Studies On Sediment Toxicity Bioassays Using Chironomus Thummi K., 1911 Larvae, Levent Bat, Mehmet Akbulut Jan 2001

Studies On Sediment Toxicity Bioassays Using Chironomus Thummi K., 1911 Larvae, Levent Bat, Mehmet Akbulut

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The acute toxicity of zinc, copper and lead to freshwater dipteran Chironomus thummi larvae was evaluated by static bioassays, calculating the LC_{50} (lethality concentration for 50%). Mortality increased with increasing concentrations of zinc, copper and lead. The LC_{50}s of Zn, Cu and Pb for survival were 11.2, 19.1 and 14.3 µg g^{-1}, respectively. The results indicated that Zn had the greatest toxicity, followed by Pb and Cu. Individual weight increased with increasing Cu, Zn and Pb concentrations. The results are discussed and compared with those of other studies.


The Effects Of Precocene Ii On The Fine Structure Of Corpus Allatum In Adult Female Anacridium Aegyptium L. (Orthoptera, Acrididae), Gürsel Ergen Jan 2001

The Effects Of Precocene Ii On The Fine Structure Of Corpus Allatum In Adult Female Anacridium Aegyptium L. (Orthoptera, Acrididae), Gürsel Ergen

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, the effects of the antijuvenile hormone Precocene II on the corpus allatum of adult females of Anacridium aegyptium L. (Orthoptera) were investigated with electron microscopy. In the insects, topically treated with 500 µg precocene II, the corpora allata did not show marked atrophy or destruction. After 10 or 20 days of precocene II treatment, the ultrastructural changes of especially the nuclei, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum membranes, Golgi complexes and some other intracellular organelles in the gland cells, probably reflect a moderate sensitivity to this compound.


A Study On The Ornithofauna Of Doğancı Pond In Alpu-Eskişehir, Eli̇f Erdoğdu Jan 2001

A Study On The Ornithofauna Of Doğancı Pond In Alpu-Eskişehir, Eli̇f Erdoğdu

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This study was carried to determine the ornithofauna of Doğancı Pond and vicinity, which is located in the Alpu District of Eskişehir province. The study area, which is situated on one of the migration routes for birds, has a natural pond and wetlands occurring around the pond during spring and fall. In the study period from August 1996 to August 1997, 86 species and 1 subspecies belonging to 36 families from 13 orders were identified in the area.


Age And Growth Parameters Of Red Bandfish (Cepola Rubescens L., 1766) In İzmir Bay, Murat Kaya, Okan Özaydin, Hüseyi̇n Avni̇ Benli̇ Jan 2001

Age And Growth Parameters Of Red Bandfish (Cepola Rubescens L., 1766) In İzmir Bay, Murat Kaya, Okan Özaydin, Hüseyi̇n Avni̇ Benli̇

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The age and growth parameters of red bandfish (Cepola rubescens L.,1766) were determined from the specimens collected in İzmir Bay (Aegean Sea) between January 1996 and February 1997. Mean length at age data from otolith readings were used to estimate the growth parameters of the von Bertalanffy equation: for females, L_{\infity}=78.48 cm, K=0.17 y^{-1}, t_o=0.0972 y, W_{\infity}=110.00 g, K=0.10 y^{-1}, to=0.1033 y and for males L_{\infity}= 83.22 cm, K=0.16 y^{-1}, t_o=0.0888 y ; W_{\infity}=129.83, K=0.0818 y^{-1}, to=-0.4117 y. Length-weight relationships was estimated for males and females to be W=0.07723 L^{1.11217} and W=0.029154 L^{1.38434}, respectively. The observed mean total length and …


Excretory Products Of Green Mussel Perna Viridis L. And Their Implications On Power Plant Operation, J. Gunasingh Masilamoni, Jayapaul Azariah, K. Nandakumar, K. Samuel Jesudoss, K. K. Satpathy, K. V. K Nair Jan 2001

Excretory Products Of Green Mussel Perna Viridis L. And Their Implications On Power Plant Operation, J. Gunasingh Masilamoni, Jayapaul Azariah, K. Nandakumar, K. Samuel Jesudoss, K. K. Satpathy, K. V. K Nair

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Excretion in marine animals is considered an important factor in assessing physiological status. Perna viridis, a widely distributed bivalve species, was found to be the dominant (>70%) organism in the seawater intake tunnel of Madras Atomic Power Station (MAPS). The excretion patterns (ammonia, nitrite, phosphate and fecal matter production) of three different size groups (4-5 cm, 6-7 cm, and 8-9 cm shell length) of P. viridis were studied in the laboratory at different salinities (15, 20, 25, 30 and 34 ppt). The amount of excreted products was positively related to the size of the mussels. At ambient salinity, the …


Age, Growth And Reproduction Of Acanthalburnus Microlepis, Filippi 1863 From The Yağan Region Of The Aras River, Turkey, Mustafa Türkmen, Orhan Erdoğan, H. İbrahi̇m Hali̇loğlu, Ayhan Yildirim Jan 2001

Age, Growth And Reproduction Of Acanthalburnus Microlepis, Filippi 1863 From The Yağan Region Of The Aras River, Turkey, Mustafa Türkmen, Orhan Erdoğan, H. İbrahi̇m Hali̇loğlu, Ayhan Yildirim

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The age, growth and reproduction characteristics of 1105 Acanthalburnus microlepis from the Yağan region of the Aras River, Turkey, were determined from monthly samples. Ages ranged from 1 to 7 years. The sex ratio was approximately 1.0 (51.49 % males, 48.51 % females). Females attained greater size and age than males. Von Bertalanffy growth parameters were: L_o= 29.87 cm, K= 0.1049, t_o= -1.92. The length-weight relationships for males and females were found to be W=0.0099L^{3.098} and W=0.0118L^{3.052} respectively. The condition coefficients of males and females were calculated as 1.192 and 1.209 respectively. Both sexes matured at the age of 2 …


Erythrocyte Measurements Of Some Scincids From Turkey, Mehmet Kutsay Atatür, Hüseyi̇n Arikan, İ. Ethem Çevi̇k, Ahmet Mermer Jan 2001

Erythrocyte Measurements Of Some Scincids From Turkey, Mehmet Kutsay Atatür, Hüseyi̇n Arikan, İ. Ethem Çevi̇k, Ahmet Mermer

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The aim of this study was to determine the erythrocyte and nucleus sizes of some scincids (Ablepharus chernovi, Chalcides ocellatus, Eumeces schneideri, Mabuya aurata, Mabuya vittata, and Ophiomorus punctatissimus) from Turkey by means of blood smears stained with Wright's stain. The largest erythrocytes were observed in the smears of E. schneideri, and the smallest in M. vittata, while the largest nuclei were observed in E. schneideri and the smallest were in M. aurata. In terms of the studied species, the nucleus and erythrocyte sizes were found to be correlated (r= 0.302, P< 0.01).


New Localities Extend The Range Of Rana Bedriagae Caralitana Arıkan, 1988 (Anura: Ranidae) Further West And Suggest Specific Status, Tarek Jdeidi, C. Can Bi̇lgi̇n, Meral Kence Jan 2001

New Localities Extend The Range Of Rana Bedriagae Caralitana Arıkan, 1988 (Anura: Ranidae) Further West And Suggest Specific Status, Tarek Jdeidi, C. Can Bi̇lgi̇n, Meral Kence

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Multivariate morphometric analyses revealed that the range of Rana bedriagae caralitana extends further west to include Çardak in Denizli (western Turkey). The presence of the forms caralitana and nominate bedriagae syntopically may indicate species status for the former.


A Cytogenetic Study On The Pelobates Syriacus (Amphibia, Anura) In Bursa-Turkey, İsmai̇l Hakki Uğurtaş, Berri̇n Tunca, Ni̇lüfer Aydemi̇r, Rahmi̇ Bi̇laloğlu Jan 2001

A Cytogenetic Study On The Pelobates Syriacus (Amphibia, Anura) In Bursa-Turkey, İsmai̇l Hakki Uğurtaş, Berri̇n Tunca, Ni̇lüfer Aydemi̇r, Rahmi̇ Bi̇laloğlu

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, we karyotyped Pelobates syriacus and examined cytological aspects of the chromosomes. The diploid number of chromosomes was found to be 2n=26, with 11 submetacentric pairs, 1 metacentric pair, and 1 acrocentric pair.


On The Age, Growth And Reproduction Of The Barbel, Barbus Plebejus Escherichi (Steindachner, 1897) In The Oltu Stream Of Çoruh River (Artvin-Turkey), Ayhan Yildirim, Orhan Erdoğan, Mustafa Türkmen Jan 2001

On The Age, Growth And Reproduction Of The Barbel, Barbus Plebejus Escherichi (Steindachner, 1897) In The Oltu Stream Of Çoruh River (Artvin-Turkey), Ayhan Yildirim, Orhan Erdoğan, Mustafa Türkmen

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, the age, growth and reproduction properties of 627 barbels, Barbus plebejus escherichi (Steindachner, 1897), from Oltu Stream in the Çoruh River Basin were investigated during a period from August 1994 to July 1996. The age of this species ranged between age groups 1 and 10, the second age group being dominant. Individuals were composed of 64.59% males and 35.41% females. von Bertalanffy growth parameters and length-weight relationships were L_t=29.35x(1-e^{-0.139(t+1.640)}), W_t=281.11x(1-e^{-0.139(t+1.640)})^{2.843} W=0.0189.FL^{2.843} (r=0.96) in males and L_t=32.77x(1-e^{-0.116(t+1.891)}), W_t=392.10x(1-e^{-0.116(t+1.891)})^{2.911}, W=0.0152.FL^{2.911} (r=0.97) in females. Condition coefficients of males and females were calculated to be 1.221 and 1.220 respectively. Sexual maturity …


The Herpetofauna Of The Vicinity Of Silifke, İbrahi̇m Baran, Yusuf Kumlutaş, Kurtuluş Olgun, Çeti̇n Ilgaz, Yakup Kaska Jan 2001

The Herpetofauna Of The Vicinity Of Silifke, İbrahi̇m Baran, Yusuf Kumlutaş, Kurtuluş Olgun, Çeti̇n Ilgaz, Yakup Kaska

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The number of herpetological studies about specific regions of Turkey are very limited compared to general herpetological studies. In an attempt to help fill this gap, a total of 89 specimens representing 11 reptile species were collected, for the first time, from two different localities in the vicinity of Silifke, and they were evaluated from the taxonomical point of view.


Use Of A Discriminant Function For The Morphometric And Meristic Separation Of Whiting Stocks, Merlangius Merlangus Euxinus, Along The Turkish Black Sea Coast, Ali̇ İşmen Jan 2001

Use Of A Discriminant Function For The Morphometric And Meristic Separation Of Whiting Stocks, Merlangius Merlangus Euxinus, Along The Turkish Black Sea Coast, Ali̇ İşmen

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Stock differentiation studies of whiting, Merlangius merlangus euxinus, from the Turkish Black Sea coast were carried out using morphometric and meristic characters and applying the generalised distance of Mahalanobis. Fifteen morphometric measurements, together with eleven meristic characters, were used in the analyses. Insufficient differences (P>0.01) in general phenotypic and genotypic characteristics implied the existence of a single unit stock. Samples taken in different periods showed lower similarity than those taken in the same periods.


Karyotype Of Eptesicus Serotinus (Schreber, 1774) In Turkey (Mammalia: Chiroptera), Nursel Aşan Jan 2001

Karyotype Of Eptesicus Serotinus (Schreber, 1774) In Turkey (Mammalia: Chiroptera), Nursel Aşan

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In order to investigate the conventional karyotype of Eptesicus serotinus (Schreber, 1774) in Turkey, four specimens were karyotyped. It was determined that the diploid number was 2n=50, the number of autosomal arms was FN=50, the X chromosome was large submetacentric, and the Y chromosome was dot-like acrocentric and the smallest chromosome of the set. All of the autosomes were acrocentric. A secondary constriction on a medium-sized acrocentric pair was encountered in most of the metaphase spreads examined.


Research On The Sea Turtle Population Of Belek Beach, Serdar Sak, İbrahi̇m Baran Jan 2001

Research On The Sea Turtle Population Of Belek Beach, Serdar Sak, İbrahi̇m Baran

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, the status of the sea turtle population of Belek Beach, which is within the boundaries of Antalya province, was investigated during the 1996 and 1997 breeding seasons. 153 nests were recorded, 134 of which hatched (87.6%) and from these nests 6295 hatchlings were able to reach the sea in 1996. 168 nests were recorded in 1997, 136 of which hatched (80.9%) and from these nests 7082 hatchlings were able to reach the sea. The nest density was recorded as 9.1 nests/kilometer in 1996 and as 9.9 nests/kilometer in 1997. The average clutch size was 78 for both …


A New Species Of Hydryphantes C.L.Koch, 1841(Hydryphantidae Hydrachnellae, Acari) For The Turkish Fauna, Yunus Ömer Boyaci, Muhli̇s Özkan Jan 2001

A New Species Of Hydryphantes C.L.Koch, 1841(Hydryphantidae Hydrachnellae, Acari) For The Turkish Fauna, Yunus Ömer Boyaci, Muhli̇s Özkan

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, the morphological characteristics and zoogeographical distributions of the male and female Hydryphantes parmulatus Koenike, 1912, which is a new record for the Turkish fauna, are described. The morphological features of the species are compared with those present in close species


Recent Ostracoda (Crustacea) Fauna Of The Black Sea Coasts Of Turkey, Mustafa Kiliç Jan 2001

Recent Ostracoda (Crustacea) Fauna Of The Black Sea Coasts Of Turkey, Mustafa Kiliç

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This study was performed to determine the Ostracoda fauna of the Black Sea coasts of Turkey. The material collected from 34 stations in June, July, and August of 1995 was evaluated and classified. The results of this classification are as follows: 24 species (Ilyocypris inermis, Candona sp., Cyprinotus inaequivalvis, Heterocypris salina, Heterocypris incongruens, Cypridopsis vidua, Potamocypris villosa, Potamocypris steueri, Limnocythere inopinata, Leptocythere multipunctata, Callistocythere mediterranea, Callistocythere diffusa, Costa edwardsii, Aurila convexa, Cyprideis torosa, Pontocythere baceseoi, Eucytherura bulgarica, Microcytherura nigrescens, Loxoconcha pontica, Loxoconcha rhomboidea, Xestoleberis cornelii, Sclerochilus gewmülleri, Paradoxostoma intermedium and Paradoxostoma guttatum) and 3 subspecies (Cythereis rubra pontica, Xestoleberis aurantia …


Karyotypes Of Cyprinid Fish Capoeta Trutta And Capoeta Capoeta Umbla (Cyprinidae) From The Tigris River, Neval Kiliç Demi̇rok, Erhan Ünlü Jan 2001

Karyotypes Of Cyprinid Fish Capoeta Trutta And Capoeta Capoeta Umbla (Cyprinidae) From The Tigris River, Neval Kiliç Demi̇rok, Erhan Ünlü

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Chromosome numbers and karyotypes of Cyprinid fish Capoeta trutta and Capoeta capoeta umbla (Cyprinidae) in the Tigris River were determined by the use of chromosome preparation techniques from uncultured kidney. The diploid chromosome number in C. trutta was found to be 2n = 150, with 35 pairs of meta-submetacentric chromosomes, 40 pairs of subtelo-acrocentric chromosomes and the chromosome arms number (NF) was 220. Chromosomal studies on the C. c. umbla revealed the diploid chromosome number to be 2n = 150, with 43 pairs of meta-submetacentric chromosomes, 32 pairs of subtelo-acrocentric chromosomes with NF = 236. Sex chromosomes were not determined …


The Tabanidae (Diptera) Fauna Of Balıkesir Province, Ali̇ Yavuz Kiliç Jan 2001

The Tabanidae (Diptera) Fauna Of Balıkesir Province, Ali̇ Yavuz Kiliç

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The faunistic study was carried out in Balıkesir province between 1996-1997 and 50 Tabanidae species were determined. The total number of species reported from the province by previous studies and this study reached 57. Twenty-four of these species are the first records for this province. Five species are from Chrysopsinae, and the rest of them are from Tabaninae.


Scanning Electron Microscopic (Sem) Observations On Some Members Of Actinosporean (Phylum Myxozoa) Collective Groups And Possible Usage Of Sem In Type Description, Ahmet Özer Jan 2001

Scanning Electron Microscopic (Sem) Observations On Some Members Of Actinosporean (Phylum Myxozoa) Collective Groups And Possible Usage Of Sem In Type Description, Ahmet Özer

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, eleven different actinosporean types belonging to the collective groups synactinomyxon, aurantiactinomyxon, echinactinomyxon, raabeia and siedleckiella were observed under a scanning electron microscope (SEM) for the first time. The results obtained showed that surface structures and their ornamentation on the spore body and branches seen on the caudal processes of actinosporean spores are of importance in determination of the spores, at least at the collective group level.


Rediscovery Of Sesteria Gallandi Bourguignat, 1884 (Mollusca, Pulmonata, Buliminoidea, Enidae), Hartwig Schütt, Ridvan Şeşen Jan 2001

Rediscovery Of Sesteria Gallandi Bourguignat, 1884 (Mollusca, Pulmonata, Buliminoidea, Enidae), Hartwig Schütt, Ridvan Şeşen

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Rediscovery of the land-snail Sesteria gallandi Bourguignat, 1884 is reported. The original description was based on only one empty shell, which later was lost and never found again, and the exact type locality in Turkey was unknown. Now we found this species in Mardin Province near the village of Sariköy on the Cizre - İdil - Midyat road 20 km after İdil in the forest, in May 2000.


A Study On The Seasonal Distributions Of Ostracoda (Crustacea) Species Found In Lake Eğirdir (Isparta/Turkey), Selçuk Altinsaçli Jan 2001

A Study On The Seasonal Distributions Of Ostracoda (Crustacea) Species Found In Lake Eğirdir (Isparta/Turkey), Selçuk Altinsaçli

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This study was conducted at Lake Eğirdir in the summer (July), autumn (September), winter (February) and spring (April) of 1997. The materials collected from 41 stations were analysed and 19 species (Ilyocypris biplicata, Ilyocypris bradyi, Ilyocypris gibba, Candona neglecta, Cypris pubera, Prionocypris zenkeri, Eucypris inflata, Eucypris virens, Heterocypris incongruens, Cyprinotus inaequivalvis, Cypria ophtalmica, Physocypria kraepelini, Cypridopsis hartwigi, Cypridopsis vidua, Plesiocypridopsis newtoni, Potamocypris varigeata, Psychrodromus olivaceus, Darwinula stevensoni and Limnocythere inopinata) belonging to 15 genera were recorded. Cypridopsis hartwigi is a new record for the Ostracoda fauna of Turkey.


Comparable Age Determination In Different Bony Structures Of Pleuronectes Flesus Luscus Pallas, 1811 Inhabiting The Black Sea, Nazmi̇ Polat, Derya Bostanci, Savaş Yilmaz Jan 2001

Comparable Age Determination In Different Bony Structures Of Pleuronectes Flesus Luscus Pallas, 1811 Inhabiting The Black Sea, Nazmi̇ Polat, Derya Bostanci, Savaş Yilmaz

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The aim of this study is to determine the most reliable bony structure for ageing of Pleuronectes flesus luscus inhabiting the Black Sea. The age determination method and its accuracy are the most important subjects for the evaluation of age-weight-length relationships in fisheries biology, since the estimates of survival, growth and mortality rates, and the analysis of year classes and recruitment all depend on age structure. In this study, scales, vertebrae and otoliths removed from each fish were examined by two readers three times each without reference to any data except the date of capture. The precision of readers and …