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Fine Structure Of The Chloride Cell In The Gill Epithelium Of Brachydaniorerio(Cyprinidae, Teleostei), Sema Isisağ, Hatice Karakişi Jan 1998

Fine Structure Of The Chloride Cell In The Gill Epithelium Of Brachydaniorerio(Cyprinidae, Teleostei), Sema Isisağ, Hatice Karakişi

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The main ultrastructural properties of the gill epithelium of the zebrafish, Brachydanio rerio are investigated. The pavement cells are distinguished with their microvilli, infolding protrusions and construction of an intercellular channel system, while the chloride cells sited in filamental and especially respiratory lamellar epithelia are characterized by a high number of well developed, large mitochondria and an expansive, membranous tubular system. The close relationship observed between these cell types indicates that, at least ultrastructurally, chloride cells are communicated with the external milieu via the channel system of the pavement cells.


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Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

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Effects Of Selection For High Body Weight And Age Of Hen Onegg Characteristics In Japanese Quail (Coturnix Coturnix Japonica), Özge Altan, İsmail Oğuz, Yavuz Akbaş Jan 1998

Effects Of Selection For High Body Weight And Age Of Hen Onegg Characteristics In Japanese Quail (Coturnix Coturnix Japonica), Özge Altan, İsmail Oğuz, Yavuz Akbaş

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The present study was conductud on qualis ( Coturnix coturnix japonica) to evaluate the effects of line and age of bird on egg characteristics. Total ninety Japanese quail from unselected (C) and selected (S) for high 4-week body weight for five generations were used. All birds were weighed individually at 10, 14 and 18-week of age and egg characteristics were obtained on all eggs collected during these weeks. The results showed that egg weight was increased by selection for high 4-week body weight and egg weight differences between the lines was due to increases in yolk and albumen weight of …


Analysis Of Reproductive Performance Of Rainbow Trout ( Oncorhynchus Mykiss)Broodstock In A Commercial Farm In Eastern Black Sea Region, İ. Zeki Kurtoğlu, İbrahim Okumuş, M. Salih Çeli̇kkale Jan 1998

Analysis Of Reproductive Performance Of Rainbow Trout ( Oncorhynchus Mykiss)Broodstock In A Commercial Farm In Eastern Black Sea Region, İ. Zeki Kurtoğlu, İbrahim Okumuş, M. Salih Çeli̇kkale

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study reproductive performance of female rainbow trout broodstock ( Oncorhynchus mykiss) in a commercial trout farm in Eastern Black Sea Region were evaluated during 1995 spawning season. Mean total and relative fencundity values were 2304±425 egg/individual and 1364±281 egg/kg, respectively, while mean egg dia meter was 5.2±0.21 mm. Fertilisation rate on average was 73.7% of total fencundity. 84.6% of the fertilised eggs was eyed and 96.0% of those eyed was hatched. Larvae reached free swimming stage after 23 days and survival rate was 98.9% of those hatched larvae. Larvae reached a mean weight of 305±56 mg at 40th …


The Mathematical Basis Of Inverse\Chi^2 And Inverse-Wishart Distribution Used In Animalbreeding Applications, M. Ziya Firat, Yüksel Bek Jan 1998

The Mathematical Basis Of Inverse\Chi^2 And Inverse-Wishart Distribution Used In Animalbreeding Applications, M. Ziya Firat, Yüksel Bek

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The chi-square and Wishart distributions play an important role in animal breeding applications, especially in the estima-tion of variance components using Bayesian methods. These two distributions are so related that one can easily be derived from the other. In other words, the chi-square distribution is a particular case of the Wishart distribution or the Wishart distribution is a mul-tivariate generalization of the chi-square distribution. This article provides a simple mathematical basis of the above-mentioned dis-tributions; it shows how one is derived from the other and in what from they are used in animal breeding applications.


Ventricular Fibrillation Induced By Thiopental Sodium During Anesthesia In A Dog, Zülfikar Saritaş, Perran Gökçe, Bahattin Koç Jan 1998

Ventricular Fibrillation Induced By Thiopental Sodium During Anesthesia In A Dog, Zülfikar Saritaş, Perran Gökçe, Bahattin Koç

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this case report, a sudden devoloped ventricular fibrillation following Pentothal anaesthesia in a dog and the treatment done was subjected. No abnormal findings were detected according to haemotologic and biochemical tests and ECG obtained at the preoperative period. Blood gases analysis and ECG monitoring were performed before anaesthesia induction for this experimental surgery. After the case was premedicated with Xylazine hydrochlorid (2mg/kg im), anaesthesia was induced by pentothal (Thiopental sodium 15 mg/kg iv). Following respiratoric depression, the dog was entubated and connected to the volume respiratory device. The dog was ventilated with 40% oxygene-air mixture 16 per minute. At …


Investigations On Chlamydia Psittaciinfections Causing Abortion In Sheep In Konya Districtusing Complement Fixation Test, Rüstem Duman, Yusuf Durak Jan 1998

Investigations On Chlamydia Psittaciinfections Causing Abortion In Sheep In Konya Districtusing Complement Fixation Test, Rüstem Duman, Yusuf Durak

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, a total of 224 blood sera which were collected from aborted ewes during 1993-1994 lambing season in Konya district and analysed for the presence of antibodies to Chlamydia psittaci using complement fixation test (CFT). In CFT, a suspension which have been prepared from the yolk sacs of embryonated hens' eggs infected with S26/3 strain of Chlamydia psittaci which was provided from Pendik Veterinary Control and Research Institute as antigen, guinea pig serum as a source of complement and rabbit antisera immunized with sheep erythrocyte which was prepared at the Department of Microbiology, Veterinary Faculty, Selçuk University as …


Investigation Of Relationship Between Glutathione And Birth Weight And Liveweight Gain In Lambs, Ayşegül Bi̇ldi̇k, Fatmagül Yur, Hayati Çamaş, Fuat Odabaşioğlu, Mikail Aslan Jan 1998

Investigation Of Relationship Between Glutathione And Birth Weight And Liveweight Gain In Lambs, Ayşegül Bi̇ldi̇k, Fatmagül Yur, Hayati Çamaş, Fuat Odabaşioğlu, Mikail Aslan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to investigate the glutathione level in Morkaraman, Morkaraman x Dorsetdown (F1) and Morkaraman x Corriedale (F1) lambs and to demonstrate its relationship with birth-weight and live-weight gain. Fourtyone Morkaraman, 36 Morkaraman x Dorsetdown, 30 Morkaraman x Corriedale lambs were used as animal materials. Blood samples obtained from the animals were analysed by using spectrophotometric technique for the level of glutathione. In Morkaraman, Morkaraman x Dorsetdown and Morkaraman x Corriedale lambs, GSH h levels were 17.7±1.1, 19.9±0.9, 18.6±1.7 mg/dl respectivels and GSH H levels were 40.3±2.2, 36.2±1.9, 31.1±0.9 mg/dl respectively. Relationship between birth-weight and GSH level …


Estimation Of Individual Feed Consumption Of Fattening Lambs On Group Feeding, Ensar Başpinar, M. Muhip Özkan, Şafak Polatsü, İ. Yaman Yurtman, İ. Zafer Arik Jan 1998

Estimation Of Individual Feed Consumption Of Fattening Lambs On Group Feeding, Ensar Başpinar, M. Muhip Özkan, Şafak Polatsü, İ. Yaman Yurtman, İ. Zafer Arik

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of the this study was to develop a model to estimate the individual feed consumption of fattening lambs which were fed in groups adlibitum. The individual feed consumption and live weight data obtained from the 3 previous works weresed. The feed consumption of 76 lambs in 41 different fattening periods were estimated by using the developed model and individual consumption values and group averages were compared with the estimated values. The model estimated the individual feed intake better than group averages in 33 of 41 calculations.


Effects Of Different Maturation Periods On In Vitro Maturation Of Bovine Oocytes, Sema Bi̇rler, Serhat Pabuççuoğlu, İ. Kamuran İleri̇, Serhat Alkan, Mithat Evecen Jan 1998

Effects Of Different Maturation Periods On In Vitro Maturation Of Bovine Oocytes, Sema Bi̇rler, Serhat Pabuççuoğlu, İ. Kamuran İleri̇, Serhat Alkan, Mithat Evecen

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Primer oocytes (n=157) collected from ovaries of slaughtered cows were matured at 39°C with 95-100% humidity and under a gas mixture of 5% O 2 , 5% CO 2 and 90% N 2 for 22 (n=52), 24 (n=52) and 26 (n=53) hours. Modified Parker's Medium (MPM) supplemented with FSH and 20% ECS was used as maturation medium. At the end of these periods all oocytes were fixated in ethanol:acetic acid in the ratio of 3:1 for 24 hours and stained by %2 aceto-orcein to evaluate the maturational criteria. At the 22, 24 and 26-hours maturation groups, 23(%44.2), 27 (%51.9) and …


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Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences

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Turkish Journal of Mathematics

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Hibernation And Body Weight In Dormice, Glis Glis Orientalis(Nehring, 1903) (Rodentia: Gliridae), Maintained Underuncontrolled Conditions, Ercüment Çolak, Nuri Yi̇ği̇t, Mustafa Sözen, Şakir Özkurt Jan 1998

Hibernation And Body Weight In Dormice, Glis Glis Orientalis(Nehring, 1903) (Rodentia: Gliridae), Maintained Underuncontrolled Conditions, Ercüment Çolak, Nuri Yi̇ği̇t, Mustafa Sözen, Şakir Özkurt

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Hibernation pattern and changes in the body weight of juvenile and adult dormice, Glis glis orientalis, kept in uncontrolled conditions were investigated. It was determined that G.g.orientalis entered hibernation on October 28 when its body weight was 180 g and the ambient temperature was below 18 ºC, which seems to be the critical temperature for entering hibernation. Although body weight has an important role in entering hibernation at the beginning of the hibernation season, dormice hibernated as the hibernation season progressed regardless of their body weight. Adult dormice arose from hibernation during the period of May 13 to June 6. …


Four New Species And One New Subspecies Of The Genus Cobitis(Pisces:Ostariophysi: Cobitidae) From Turkey, Füsun Erkakan, F. Güler Atalay - Ekmekçi̇, Teodor T. Nalbant Jan 1998

Four New Species And One New Subspecies Of The Genus Cobitis(Pisces:Ostariophysi: Cobitidae) From Turkey, Füsun Erkakan, F. Güler Atalay - Ekmekçi̇, Teodor T. Nalbant

Turkish Journal of Zoology

On the basis of morphological characters such as the shape of the mouth, suborbital spines, lamina circularis subdorsal scales, pigmentation and fin ray formulas four new species ( kellei, fahireae, splendens and puncticulata) and one subspecies ( C. vardarensis kurui) of genus Cobitis from Turkey are described.


Early Development Of Barbel ( Barbus Barbus L.) Larvae, Metin Çalta Jan 1998

Early Development Of Barbel ( Barbus Barbus L.) Larvae, Metin Çalta

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, the early development of barbel ( Barbus barbus L.) larvae has been determined by measuring their wet weight, dry weight, whole body mineral content (Ca, Mg, Na and K), skeletal development and gill development. It has been observed that wet weight, whole body mineral contents, the number of lamellae per filament of gill and the number of calcified vertebrae of larvae during early development stage increased by age, whereas dry weight decreased. The increase of whole body magnesium content has been very low compared with that of other minerals. In addition, a possitive relationship between whole body …


The Localization And Structure Of A Neurohemal H-Organ In Acrida Bicolor(Thunberg) And Locusta Migratoria (Linneaus) (Orthoptera), Serap Mutun, Ayla Öber Jan 1998

The Localization And Structure Of A Neurohemal H-Organ In Acrida Bicolor(Thunberg) And Locusta Migratoria (Linneaus) (Orthoptera), Serap Mutun, Ayla Öber

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Acrida bicolor (Thunberg) and Locusta migratoria (Linneaus) nymphs were taken as objects to investigate the presence of neurohemal H-organ in Orthoptera of which was previously reported in Lepidoptera. A triangle-shaped H-organ was clearly observed in between the suboesophagial and prothoracic ganglions in two species.


A Contribution To The Knowledge Of The Meloidae (Coleoptera)Fauna Of Turkey Along With New Records, Hikmet Özbek, Dezso Szaloki Jan 1998

A Contribution To The Knowledge Of The Meloidae (Coleoptera)Fauna Of Turkey Along With New Records, Hikmet Özbek, Dezso Szaloki

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The faunistic study on Meloidae conducted from 1970s up to 1996 based on the collection of over 4000 specimens and 147 species of 17 genera in two subfamilies are reported. Among them Alosimus reitterianus(Semenov), Coryna confluensReiche, Mylabris cingulata Falderman, M. colligata Redtenbacher, M. furcimacula Sumakov, M. serana (Escherich), M. suturalis Pic, Meloe ganglbauery Apfelbeck, M. glazunovi Pliginskij, M. rufiventris Germar, M. scabriusculus Brand et Erichson, Apalus bipunctatus Germar, A. spectabilis Schaun, Stenoria analis Schaun and Zonitis nigriventris Motschulsky are new records for the Turkish fauna. Besides that Cerocoma scovitzi intermediaMaran, Lydus anatolicusMuche, L. gibbigerEscherich, Micromerus bitlisensis Kaszab, M. dersimensis Kaszab, …


A New Record For The Turkish Fauna: Tycherobius Stramenticola Bolland(Acari, Actinedida, Camerobiidae), Kamil Koç, Nusret Ayyildiz Jan 1998

A New Record For The Turkish Fauna: Tycherobius Stramenticola Bolland(Acari, Actinedida, Camerobiidae), Kamil Koç, Nusret Ayyildiz

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, the characters and distribution of Tycherobius stramenticola Bolland, 1986 which is a new record for the Turkish fauna are given.


Physiological Energetics Of Buccinum Undatuml. (Gastropoda) Off Douglas,Isle Of Man (The Irish Sea), Ahmet E. Kideyş Jan 1998

Physiological Energetics Of Buccinum Undatuml. (Gastropoda) Off Douglas,Isle Of Man (The Irish Sea), Ahmet E. Kideyş

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Physiological energetics of the common whelk ( Buccinum undatum) were studied in a population off Douglas, Isle of Man and an energy budget was constructed for the period February 1989 to January 1990. The components of the energy budget (in kJ m -2 year -1 ) for the population can be summarized thus: consumption (C)=753; growth production (P g )=34; reproductive production (P r )=4; mucus production=218; respiration (R)=96; ammonia excretion (U)=8; and faecal production (F)=393. Assimilation efficiency was 47.7%. P/B (annual production/biomass) was calculated as 1.40 representing an intermediate life span for this species.


Fluctuation Of Dominant Mesozooplankton Species In The Black Sea, North Sea And The Baltic Sea: Is A General Trend Recognisable?, Ulrich Niermann, Ferit Bi̇ngel, Güner Ergün Jan 1998

Fluctuation Of Dominant Mesozooplankton Species In The Black Sea, North Sea And The Baltic Sea: Is A General Trend Recognisable?, Ulrich Niermann, Ferit Bi̇ngel, Güner Ergün

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The distribution and fluctation of dominant pelagic species>300µ(Copepoda, Chaetognatha, Scyhozoa, Ctenophora and ichthyoplankton) of the southern Black Sea were compared with that of dominant species of the North Sea and the Baltic Sea in relation to oceanographic and environmental features. In all three seas, similar changes in the zooplankton composition took place at the end of the 1980's, and the beginning of the 1990's. - decreasing or increasing abundances of certain species, - occurrence of new species (North Sea: Muggiaea atlantica Lusitanean fish species; Black Sea: Mnemiopsis leidyl), - changes with respect to onset and duration of the bloom …


Distribution Of Oligochaeta Species As Bioindicators Of Organic Pollution Inankara Stream And Their Use In Biomonitoring, Nilgün Kazanci, Sönmez Gi̇rgi̇n Jan 1998

Distribution Of Oligochaeta Species As Bioindicators Of Organic Pollution Inankara Stream And Their Use In Biomonitoring, Nilgün Kazanci, Sönmez Gi̇rgi̇n

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Specimens of the Oligochaeta species to be used as bioindicators of organic pollution were collected from Ankara Stream between April 1991 and November 1992. These species have been interpreted together with physico-chemical and the most important ecological parameters of the sampling point and evaluated to be used in biomonitoring.


Erythrocyte Sizes Of Some Urodeles From Turkey, Mehmet K. Atatür, H. Arikan, A. Mermer Jan 1998

Erythrocyte Sizes Of Some Urodeles From Turkey, Mehmet K. Atatür, H. Arikan, A. Mermer

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This study is on the erythrocyte sizes of some urodeles ( Salamandra salamandra, Triturus vulgaris, Triturus karelinii, Tri-turus vittatus, Mertensiella luschani, Mertensiella caucasica) living in various localities of Turkey. Blood smears stained with Wright's stain were utilized.


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Turkish Journal of Zoology

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A New Subspecies Of Jerboa From Turkey;Allactaga Euphratica Kivanci Subsp. N., Ercüment Çolak, Nuri Yi̇ği̇t Jan 1998

A New Subspecies Of Jerboa From Turkey;Allactaga Euphratica Kivanci Subsp. N., Ercüment Çolak, Nuri Yi̇ği̇t

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, 42 specimens of Allactaga euphratica from Urfa (Turkey) were examined based on morphological, cranial, external and karyological characters. A comparison of specimens from Urfa with those from Syria, Jordan, Kuwait and Iraq showed that specimens from Urfa, Syria and Jordan, Kuwait and Iraq showed that specimens from Urfa, Syria and Jordan differ from those from Kuwait and Iraq. Thus, specimens from Urfa (Turkey), Syria and Jordan were included in a new subspecies, Allactaga euphratica kivanci subsp. n.


Ecology And Biology Of Allactaga Elater, Allactaga Euphratica Andallactaga Williamsi (Rodentia: Dipodidae) In Turkey, Ercüment Çolak, Nuri Yi̇ği̇t Jan 1998

Ecology And Biology Of Allactaga Elater, Allactaga Euphratica Andallactaga Williamsi (Rodentia: Dipodidae) In Turkey, Ercüment Çolak, Nuri Yi̇ği̇t

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The young of Allactaga williamsi and Allactaga euphratica were born at an average weigth of 2.51 and 2.74 g., respectively. Litter size ranged from 3 to 6 with an average of 4.8 in A. williamsi, and it changed from 4 to 8 with an average of 4.8 in A. euphratica , A. williamsi breeds during the period of March to August, A. williamsi and A. euphratica produced 2 and 2 or 3 litters per year, respectively. Allactaga elater has four types of burrows: winter, summer, reproduction and temporary. A. williamsi and A. euphratica have two types of burrows: reproduction and …


A Study On Taxonomic Status Of Microtus Subterraneus (De Selyslongchamps, 1836) And Microtus Majori Thomas, 1906 (Mammalia:Rodentia) In Turkey, Ercüment Çolak, Nuri Yi̇ği̇t, Mustafa Sözen, Şakir Özkurt Jan 1998

A Study On Taxonomic Status Of Microtus Subterraneus (De Selyslongchamps, 1836) And Microtus Majori Thomas, 1906 (Mammalia:Rodentia) In Turkey, Ercüment Çolak, Nuri Yi̇ği̇t, Mustafa Sözen, Şakir Özkurt

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Specimens collected from Veliköprüsü in Thrace (European Turkey), Akçaalan (Abant, Bolu), Akkus, (Ordu), and Meryemana (Trabzon), which is the type locality of M. majori, were examined according to morphological, external, cranial, bacular, phallic and karyological characters. Specimens from Thrace were included in Microtus subterraneus. Populations of M. subterraneus in Thrace karyologically differ from those in Anatolia, the former having 2n = 52 chromosomes, NFa = 56, NF =60, and the latter 2n = 54 chromosomes, NFa = 56, NF = 60. The karyotype of M. majori at its type locality contains 2n = 54 chromosomes along with NFa = 56 …


A Study On The Long-Eared Hedgehog, Hemiechinus Auritus(Gmelin, 1770)(Mammalia: Insectivora) In Turkey, Ercüment Çolak, Nuri Yi̇ği̇t, Mustafa Sözen, Şakir Özkurt Jan 1998

A Study On The Long-Eared Hedgehog, Hemiechinus Auritus(Gmelin, 1770)(Mammalia: Insectivora) In Turkey, Ercüment Çolak, Nuri Yi̇ği̇t, Mustafa Sözen, Şakir Özkurt

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Thirteen specimens of Hemiechinus auritus collected in Turkey were examined for external, cranial, karyological and phallic characteristics along with postnatal development. The karyotype of H. auritus has 2n = 48 chromosomes, NFa = 92 and NF = 96. The X chromosome is a large metacentric and the Y chromosome is the smallest metacentric. There are two rows of spines on the dorsal of the glans penis. The pups were born with an average weight of 6.74 g, and they opened their eyes and ears 20 days after birth. Weaning took place on day 31.


Comparative Efficacy Of Bromadiolone, Cholecalciferol And Zinc Phosphideagainst Short -Tailed Mole Rat Nesokia Indica In Captivity, Amjad Pervez, Syed M. Ahmad, S. Waqar, A. Rizvi Jan 1998

Comparative Efficacy Of Bromadiolone, Cholecalciferol And Zinc Phosphideagainst Short -Tailed Mole Rat Nesokia Indica In Captivity, Amjad Pervez, Syed M. Ahmad, S. Waqar, A. Rizvi

Turkish Journal of Zoology

We conducted no-choice and paired choice feeding trials with individually caged Nesokia indica to evaluate the efficacy of Bromadiolone, Cholecalciferol and Zinc phosphide baits. Under no-choice test (1 day and 3 day) male rats consumed less bromadiolone bait. However, sex-wise difference was observed non-significant. Under choice feeding test, difference between bromadiolone bait intake and sex was observed non-significant. Under cholecalciferol bait, treated bait was consumed more than plain bait. Among the baits tested, cholecalciferol appeared promising for controlling short-tailed mole rat, Nesokia indica.


An Investigation On The Reproduction Properties Of Chub ( Leuciscus Cephalusl., 1758) In Lake Tödürge (Zara/Sivas)*, Bülent Ünver Jan 1998

An Investigation On The Reproduction Properties Of Chub ( Leuciscus Cephalusl., 1758) In Lake Tödürge (Zara/Sivas)*, Bülent Ünver

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, the reproductive properties of the chub population ( Leuciscus cephalusL., 1758) in lake Tödürge, Zara/Sivas, were investigated. A total of 674 specimens were caught between April and November 1994. The age and sex distributions and the age of sexual maturity were determined. The reproduction period of the population was determined. Fecundity was determined and the relationships between the fecundity and body weight, length and age were investigated. The age composition of specimens of the population consisting of 68.25% female and 31.75% male, was found to be between I and VII. Males reached maturity in their second or …


Levels Of Heavy Metals (Cd, Pb, Cu, Cr And Ni) In Tissue Of Cyprinus Carpio,Barbus Capitoand Chondrostoma Regiumfrom The Seyhan River, Turkey, M. Canli, Ö. Ay, M. Kalay Jan 1998

Levels Of Heavy Metals (Cd, Pb, Cu, Cr And Ni) In Tissue Of Cyprinus Carpio,Barbus Capitoand Chondrostoma Regiumfrom The Seyhan River, Turkey, M. Canli, Ö. Ay, M. Kalay

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Concentrations of cadmium, lead, copper, chromium and nickel were determined in the gill, liver and muscle of Cyprinus carpio, Barbus capito and Chondrostoma regium caught at 5 stations on the Seyhan river system. Heavy metal concentrations in the tissues tended to vary significantly among stations, and one station thought to be contaminated by hospital effluents showed particularly high metal concentration. Liver and gill tissues showed higher metal concentrations than muscle tissue. The ranges of mean metal concentrations (µg/g d.w.) were as follows: the range of cadmium concentration was 1.26-6.10, 0.96-4.72 and 0.51- 1.67, that of lead was 9.41-44.75, 5.22-37.15 and …