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Changes In The Bioactive Protein Concentrations In The Bovine Colostrum Of Jersey And Polish Holstein–Friesian Cows, Monika Sobczuk-Szul, Zofia Wielgosz-Groth, Marek Wronski, Arkadiusz Rzemieniewski Jan 2013

Changes In The Bioactive Protein Concentrations In The Bovine Colostrum Of Jersey And Polish Holstein–Friesian Cows, Monika Sobczuk-Szul, Zofia Wielgosz-Groth, Marek Wronski, Arkadiusz Rzemieniewski

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to determine changes in the bioactive protein concentrations in the bovine colostrum of Jersey and Polish Holstein-Friesian (PHF) cows. Double colostrum samples were collected from 16 Jersey and PHF cows, during 8 successive milking runs after calving. A total of 256 colostrum samples were analyzed to determine the pH, density, percentage share, and content of selected bioactive proteins, including the percentage share of casein fractions (\alpha_s-, \beta-, \gamma-, and \kappa-) in the total casein, and the concentrations of \alpha-lactalbumin (\alpha-LA), \beta-lactoglobulin (\beta-LG), lactoferrin (LF), interleukin-1\beta, interleukin-6, and tumor necrosis factor-alpha. The concentrations of the …

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The King's Toilet: Cruising Literary History In Reinaldo Arenas' Before Night Falls, LáZaro Lima Jan 2013

The King's Toilet: Cruising Literary History In Reinaldo Arenas' Before Night Falls, LáZaro Lima

Latin American, Latino and Iberian Studies Faculty Publications

In this article I will read Before Night Falls as Arenas' queer version of Cuban literary history and his relation to it. Against the commonplace assertions that demand that Before Night Falls be primarily understood, if not exclusively, as an invective against Fidel Castro or, in the other extreme, as an ars moriendi and AIDS testimonial from a sexual dissident, I wish to revisit this text on the twentieth anniversary of its publication to underscore a missed reading that can help situate how Arenas, one of the most transgressive writers theorized in this collection as the Generation of '72, might …

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Comparing Extracorporeal Shock Wave And Hyaluronic Acid In A Rabbit Cartilage Defect Model: The Effects Of Esw On Cartilage Defect, Zekeri̇ya Öztemür, Hati̇ce Özer, Umut Hatay Gölge, Emi̇ne Eli̇f Altuntaş, Okay Bulut Jan 2013

Comparing Extracorporeal Shock Wave And Hyaluronic Acid In A Rabbit Cartilage Defect Model: The Effects Of Esw On Cartilage Defect, Zekeri̇ya Öztemür, Hati̇ce Özer, Umut Hatay Gölge, Emi̇ne Eli̇f Altuntaş, Okay Bulut

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To compare the efficiency of extracorporeal shock wave (ESW) treatment with hyaluronic acid (HA) viscosupplementation in an experimental rabbit cartilage defect model. Materials and methods: A total of 24 New Zealand rabbits were randomly divided into 4 groups: HA, ESW, ESW + HA, and control. Chondral defects were created in the left knees of the rabbits. HA viscosupplementation was performed on the HA and ESW + HA groups, and after 24 h, 0.16 mJ/mm2 ESW was performed on the ESW and ESW + HA groups. After an 8-week follow-up, the rabbits were sacrificed and histopathological examination of the defects was …

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Diagnostic Value Of Cytokeratin 19, Hbme-1, And Galectin-3 Immunostaining Of Cell Block From Fine-Needle Aspiration Specimens In Papillary Carcinoma Of The Thyroid, Hacer Haltaş, Reyhan Bayrak, Si̇bel Yeni̇dünya, Ümran Yildirim Jan 2013

Diagnostic Value Of Cytokeratin 19, Hbme-1, And Galectin-3 Immunostaining Of Cell Block From Fine-Needle Aspiration Specimens In Papillary Carcinoma Of The Thyroid, Hacer Haltaş, Reyhan Bayrak, Si̇bel Yeni̇dünya, Ümran Yildirim

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To evaluate the utility of immunohistochemical staining of cytokeratin 19 (CK19), HBME-1, and galectin-3 in cell block preparations of fine-needle aspiration cytology specimens as ancillary techniques for the differential diagnosis of papillary thyroid carcinoma. Materials and methods: Immunohistochemical detection of CK19, HBME-1, and galectin-3 was completed in 45 thyroid aspiration cytology specimens fixed in paraffin-embedded blocks consisting of the following cytologic diagnoses: 1) 16 cases of papillary carcinoma, 2) 16 cases suspicious for papillary carcinoma, and 3) 13 cases involving nonneoplastic lesions. Results: The follicular cells in the cytologically unequivocal papillary carcinoma diagnosis group expressed diffusely positive (+++) CK19, HBME-1, …

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The Expression Of Cell Adhesion Molecules In Colorectal Cancer Tissue And Its Clinical Values, Dong Chen, Huiying Zhao, Feng Ye Jan 2013

The Expression Of Cell Adhesion Molecules In Colorectal Cancer Tissue And Its Clinical Values, Dong Chen, Huiying Zhao, Feng Ye

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To investigate the role of cell adhesion molecules CD44v6 and CEA in the occurrence, development, and metastasis of colorectal cancer (CRC). Materials and methods: The expression of CD44v6 and CEA in 76 CRC tissues and 43 normal colon tissues was detected using an immunohistological technique. The relationship between the 2 molecules’ expression and their pathologic characteristics, especially for metastasis, was investigated. Furthermore, the relevance between the expression of CD44v6 and of CEA was also assessed. Results: Expression of CD44v6 and CEA protein in CRC tissues was higher than in paracarcinoma tissue and normal colorectal mucosa (both P < 0.001). Positive expression of CD44v6 in CRC was associated with lymph node metastasis, Dukes’ stage, and histological differentiation. Higher expression intensity of CEA in CRC was related to lymph node involvement, distant metastasis, and invasion depth. Combining analysis of CD44v6 and CEA can improve the sensitivity and specificity in evaluating the metastatic potential of CRC (P < 0.05). There was no relevance between the expression of CD44v6 and CEA in CRC (P > 0.05). Conclusion: CD44v6 …

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Cisplatin-Induced Kidney Damage And The Protective Effect Of Bilberry (Vaccinium Myrtillus L.): An Experimental Study, Di̇lek Pandir, Özlem Kara Jan 2013

Cisplatin-Induced Kidney Damage And The Protective Effect Of Bilberry (Vaccinium Myrtillus L.): An Experimental Study, Di̇lek Pandir, Özlem Kara

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Bilberry is a natural antioxidant and has been utilized as a free radical scavenger to reverse the toxic effects of oxidative stress. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of bilberry on cisplatin-induced toxic effects in rat kidney. Materials and methods: Twenty-one female Wistar-albino rats were randomly divided into 3 groups: group I (control), one dose of saline solution; group II (cisplatin), single dose of 7.5 mg/kg of cisplatin; group III (cisplatin + bilberry), single dose of 7.5 mg/kg of cisplatin and 10 days of bilberry treatment applied as 200 mg/kg of bilberry. Malondialdehyde (MDA) levels and …

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Preliminary Study On Acropora (Scleractinia: Astrocoeniina: Acroporidae) Of The Persian Gulf, With Emphasis On The North And Northeastern Areas, Mohammadreza Rahmani, Hassan Rahimian Jan 2013

Preliminary Study On Acropora (Scleractinia: Astrocoeniina: Acroporidae) Of The Persian Gulf, With Emphasis On The North And Northeastern Areas, Mohammadreza Rahmani, Hassan Rahimian

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Due to a lack of adequate taxonomic information on Acropora Oken, 1815 species in the Persian Gulf, especially those inhabiting the coasts of the northern and northeastern areas, an appraisal of the diversity of this genus required comprehensive and careful examination of a large number of specimens. To satisfy such a need, 10-15 cm pieces of more than 1100 colonies of staghorn corals were collected from the subtidal zones of different islands. The specimens were studied using both light stereo and scanning electron microscopes and were identified with regional and global keys. During the study, 9 species of Acropora were …

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Comparative Study On Muscle Nutritional Composition Of Juvenile Bighead Carp (Aristichthys Nobilis) And Paddlefish (Polyodon Spathula) Fed Live Feed, Pei Song Shi, Qin Wang, Yu Ting Zhu, Qian Hong Gu, Bang Xi Xiong Jan 2013

Comparative Study On Muscle Nutritional Composition Of Juvenile Bighead Carp (Aristichthys Nobilis) And Paddlefish (Polyodon Spathula) Fed Live Feed, Pei Song Shi, Qin Wang, Yu Ting Zhu, Qian Hong Gu, Bang Xi Xiong

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The contents of the proximate composition of amino acids and fatty acids in the muscle of juvenile bighead carp (Aristichthys nobilis) and paddlefish (Polyodon spathula) that were fed with live feed for 60 days were assessed in this investigation. The moisture, crude protein, and crude ash contents of bighead carp muscle were slightly higher than those of paddlefish (P > 0.05). The crude fat content of paddlefish muscle was significantly higher than that of bighead carp (P < 0.01). Seventeen amino acids were detected in the muscle of both bighead carp and paddlefish. The total concentrations of amino acids (TAAs), essential amino acids (EAAs), and delicious amino acids (DAAs) in the muscle of bighead carp were higher than in those of paddlefish. Fifteen fatty acids were detected in both bighead carp and paddlefish muscles, including 5 saturated fatty acids (SFAs), 4 monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs), and 6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). The concentrations of muscle \sum SFAs, \sum MUFAs, \sum PUFAs, \sum UFAs, \sum SFAs/\sum UFAs, \sum n-6 PUFAs, \sum n-3 PUFAs, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), EPA + docosahexenoic acid (DHA), essential fatty acids (EFAs), and half-essential fatty acids (HEFAs) in bighead carp were significantly lower than those in paddlefish (P < 0.01). In addition, bighead carp possessed significantly lower muscle \sum n-6 PUFAs/\sum n-3 PUFAs content than paddlefish did (P < 0.05). Muscle DHA content of bighead carp was higher than that of paddlefish (P < 0.05).

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First Record Of The Schizomid Stenochrus Portoricensis (Schizomida: Hubbardiidae) In Poland, With Dna Barcode Data, Krzysztof Zawierucha, Pawel Szymkowiak, Miroslawa Dabert, Mark Stephen Harvey Jan 2013

First Record Of The Schizomid Stenochrus Portoricensis (Schizomida: Hubbardiidae) In Poland, With Dna Barcode Data, Krzysztof Zawierucha, Pawel Szymkowiak, Miroslawa Dabert, Mark Stephen Harvey

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Several specimens of the tropical schizomid Stenochrus portoricensis Chamberlin, 1922 (family Hubbardiidae) were found in the Poznan Palm House, representing the first record of micro-whip scorpions (Schizomida) from Poland. Stenochrus portoricensis is an alien species in temperate climates, and has been accidentally introduced to greenhouses via potted plants. Its parthenogenetic lifestyle allows for the easy transfer of populations to new locations and the successful founding of new colonies. New DNA sequence data for Stenochrus portoricensis are presented, which comprise a fragment of the cytochrome c oxidase subunit I gene (DNA barcode sequence) from mitochondrial DNA, and a fragment of the …

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The Fauna And Ecology Of Mosquito Larvae (Diptera: Culicidae) In Western Iran, Omid Banafshi, Mohammad Reza Abai, Hossein Ladonni, Hassan Bakhshi, Hadi Karami, Shahyad Azari Hamidian Jan 2013

The Fauna And Ecology Of Mosquito Larvae (Diptera: Culicidae) In Western Iran, Omid Banafshi, Mohammad Reza Abai, Hossein Ladonni, Hassan Bakhshi, Hadi Karami, Shahyad Azari Hamidian

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Ecological data are important in integrated vector management. There are few published documents about the ecology of mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) in western Iran. To study the fauna and ecology of the mosquito larvae of Kurdistan Province, the samples were collected by the dipping method during June-October 2005 and June-August 2006. Larval habitat characteristics were recorded according to habitat type, water conditions (stagnant or running, clear or turbid), water temperature, vegetation (with or without vegetation), and sunlight exposure (full or partial sunlight or shaded). A total of 2096 third- and fourth-instar larvae were collected. Four genera and 11 species were identified: …

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Depth-Related Gradient Of Soft-Bottom Crustacean Distribution Along The Cilician Shelf, Erhan Mutlu, Mehmet Beti̇l Ergev Jan 2013

Depth-Related Gradient Of Soft-Bottom Crustacean Distribution Along The Cilician Shelf, Erhan Mutlu, Mehmet Beti̇l Ergev

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Distribution of crustaceans in 3 transects (including depths of 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, and 200 m) of oligotrophic soft bottoms of the Levantine Sea shelf located near Kumkuyu, Limonlu, and Erdemli was studied in 2000 to show its association with depth-dependent environmental parameters in representative months of each season (winter, spring, summer, and autumn). A total of 90 crustacean species was found; species richness was highest in winter and autumn and between 50 and 100 m in depth. There was a peak value in abundances in the warm season and at a depth interval of 10 to 50 m, …

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Distribution And Ecology Of Ostracoda (Crustacea) From Troughs In Turkey, Okan Külköylüoğlu, Derya Akdemi̇r, Necmetti̇n Sari, Mehmet Yavuzatmaca, Ceren Oral, Eli̇f Başak Jan 2013

Distribution And Ecology Of Ostracoda (Crustacea) From Troughs In Turkey, Okan Külköylüoğlu, Derya Akdemi̇r, Necmetti̇n Sari, Mehmet Yavuzatmaca, Ceren Oral, Eli̇f Başak

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Troughs are artificially transformed natural springs, underground waters, or related habitats. Some effects of such transformation are mentioned in a few studies, but there has been no extensive study on species composition and diversity in troughs. To contribute to the knowledge on the ostracods in troughs, we examined ostracod composition and diversity in 105 troughs from 6 provinces (Bolu, Erzincan, Gaziantep, Kahramanmaraş, Ordu, Van) in Turkey. The troughs were randomly visited between the years 2006 and 2010. A total of 32 ostracod species and a mean number of 2.16 species per trough were found. The most common 4 species (Heterocypris …

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Immunokinetics Of Theileria Equi Specific Antibodies: A Comparison In Serial And Single Dilution Elisa Antibody End Titres, Yogesh Kumar, Dharam Vir Malhotra, Anil Kumar Nichani, Ashok Kumar, Shruti Dhar, Sanjay Kumar Jan 2013

Immunokinetics Of Theileria Equi Specific Antibodies: A Comparison In Serial And Single Dilution Elisa Antibody End Titres, Yogesh Kumar, Dharam Vir Malhotra, Anil Kumar Nichani, Ashok Kumar, Shruti Dhar, Sanjay Kumar

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Theileria equi, a haemoprotozoan of equids, is responsible for endemic infection/latency in tropical/subtropical parts of the world. The present study investigated the immunokinetics of T. equi infection in experimental animals and the diagnostic applicability of single dilution ELISA vis-à-vis conventional serial dilution ELISA. Sequential serum samples were collected up to 90 days postinfection (PI) from 4 donkeys experimentally infected with T. equi. Immunokinetics of T. equi antibodies end titre were determined by serial and single dilution ELISA. A significant rise in initial ELISA antibody end titre (1:800 in serial dilution ELISA and from 1:600 to 1:650 in single dilution ELISA) …

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H-Reflex And M-Wave Studies In The Fore-And Hindlimbs Of Rabbit, Erkut Turan, Cengi̇z Ünsal, Aykut Göktürk Üner Jan 2013

H-Reflex And M-Wave Studies In The Fore-And Hindlimbs Of Rabbit, Erkut Turan, Cengi̇z Ünsal, Aykut Göktürk Üner

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to investigate the H-reflex in the forelimb and to compare the forelimb and hindlimb H-reflex results and Hmax/Mmax ratios in rabbit. For this purpose, we used 15 healthy adult female New Zealand albino rabbits. Left limbs of rabbits were used for stimulation and recording procedures using general anesthesia. Electrophysiological tests were performed using Nikolet Viking Quest (USA) 2-channel EMG equipment. The median and the tibial nerves were used to evaluate H-reflex and M-waves. Latencies of the H-reflex were almost the same in both limbs. However, M-wave latencies and amplitudes were significantly different, P-values being …

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A Macroanatomical Study Of The Arcus Aortae In The Fox (Vulpes Vulpes), Emi̇ne Karakurum, Özcan Özgel Jan 2013

A Macroanatomical Study Of The Arcus Aortae In The Fox (Vulpes Vulpes), Emi̇ne Karakurum, Özcan Özgel

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The present study was aimed at the investigation of the anatomy of the arcus aortae in 5 adult female foxes. It was determined that 2 main arteries, namely the truncus brachiocephalicus and arteria subclavia sinistra, originated from the fifth intercostal space at the arcus aortae. It was ascertained that, firstly, the arteria carotis communis sinistra stemmed from the truncus brachiocephalicus, and the continuation of the artery bifurcated into the arteria subclavia dextra and arteria carotis communis dextra. The first branch, which had its origin at the arteria subclavia sinistra, was the arteria vertebralis. Further along its course, the artery gave …

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Shell Size Differences In Helix Lucorum Linnaeus, 1758 (Mollusca: Gastropoda) Between Natural And Urban Environments, Levan Mumladze Jan 2013

Shell Size Differences In Helix Lucorum Linnaeus, 1758 (Mollusca: Gastropoda) Between Natural And Urban Environments, Levan Mumladze

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Helix lucorum Linnaeus, 1758 is a large helicid snail widespread in Georgia. While its occurrences are mainly associated with human activity, it is frequently impacted by strong direct pressure, which could cause local extinctions of populations. Instead, H. lucorum populations in anthropogenic landscapes are usually dense and apparently well adapted. Morphometric studies were carried out on 12 populations from both anthropogenic and more natural habitats in a wide range of altitudes and climatic regimes in Georgia to investigate the effects of human pressure. Populations in more anthropogenic habitats have smaller adult shells independently of any effects of climate, altitude, or …

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A New Hemiscorpius Peters, 1861 (Scorpiones: Hemiscorpiidae) From Southwestern Iran, Ayşegül Karataş, Muhammed Mouradi Gharkheloo Jan 2013

A New Hemiscorpius Peters, 1861 (Scorpiones: Hemiscorpiidae) From Southwestern Iran, Ayşegül Karataş, Muhammed Mouradi Gharkheloo

Turkish Journal of Zoology

A new Hemiscorpius species, H. kashkayi sp. nov., is described from the Khuzestan and Ahwaz region in southwestern Iran. H. kashkayi is related to H. persicus Birula, 1903, known from Baluchestan in eastern Iran, which does not show sexual dimorphism between males and females, like H. kashkayi. These 2 species differ from all other Iranian Hemiscorpiidae species in having no sexual dimorphism. H. kashkayi is distinguished from H. persicus by its relatively short and well-developed stout metasoma and pedipalp segments, less developed patellar process, and carapacial and mesosomal carination.

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The Determination Of Fruit Fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) Fauna In Adıyaman, Kilis, And Şanlıurfa Provinces With A New Record For Turkish Fauna, Murat Kütük, Mehmet Yaran, Rüstem Hayat, Mürşi̇t Ömür Koyuncu, Vedat Görmez, Hali̇l Uğur Ayteki̇n Jan 2013

The Determination Of Fruit Fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) Fauna In Adıyaman, Kilis, And Şanlıurfa Provinces With A New Record For Turkish Fauna, Murat Kütük, Mehmet Yaran, Rüstem Hayat, Mürşi̇t Ömür Koyuncu, Vedat Görmez, Hali̇l Uğur Ayteki̇n

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This study is based on the fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) materials collected from Adıyaman, Kilis, and Şanlıurfa provinces during 2009 and 2010. Specimens were collected from host plants using an insect net. During this study, 42 species belonging to 13 genera from 3 subfamilies were determined in this region. Urophora tenuis Becker, 1908 is recorded for the first time from Turkey. In addition, zoogeographic distribution and wing figures of all species are given.

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Spawning Period And Fecundity Of Neolissochilus Soroides (Duncker, 1904)(Pisces, Teleostei, Cyprinidae) From A Small Malaysian Stream, Md Zain Khaironizam, Mohd Zakaria Ismail Jan 2013

Spawning Period And Fecundity Of Neolissochilus Soroides (Duncker, 1904)(Pisces, Teleostei, Cyprinidae) From A Small Malaysian Stream, Md Zain Khaironizam, Mohd Zakaria Ismail

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Spawning and fecundity aspects of a cyprinid fish, Neolissochilus soroides (Duncker, 1904), from the Gombak River of Peninsular Malaysia were studied from November 2009 to October 2010. Results show that the fish reproduced year-round, but 2 peaks of fecundity were observed, coinciding with high rainfall distribution during November and April. The gonadosomatic index for both sexes was comparatively higher in the wet seasons. The high numbers of ripening and ripe oocytes observed during the wet seasons and the oocyte diameter distribution indicate that the species is a total spawner, with batches of ripe oocytes that are released over an extended …

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The Alien Spreading Of Chama Pacifica Broderip, 1835 (Mollusca: Bivalvia: Chamidae) In The Mediterranean Sea, Fabio Crocetta, Paolo Russo Jan 2013

The Alien Spreading Of Chama Pacifica Broderip, 1835 (Mollusca: Bivalvia: Chamidae) In The Mediterranean Sea, Fabio Crocetta, Paolo Russo

Turkish Journal of Zoology

A detailed Mediterranean synonymy (= list of published records) and distributional map is offered for the Pacific jewel-box Chama pacifica Broderip, 1835, an alien mollusk invasive in the deep eastern Mediterranean Sea. A more detailed examination of the single specimen published from the Thermaikos Gulf led us to consider it as a juvenile of the native congeneric C. gryphoides Linnaeus, 1758. Concomitantly, the presence of C. pacifica along the Greek shores is here first recorded on the basis of 4 adult live specimens sampled at Fokià Bay (Kàrpathos Island). Dates of first record in the Mediterranean for each country in …

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Seasonal Variation Of Small Mammals In The Diet Of The Barn Owl (Tyto Alba) In The Drinos River Valley, Southern Albania, Gligor Paspali, Selfo Oruçi, Mynyr Koni, Iain Frank Wilson, Boris Krystufek, Ferdinand Bego Jan 2013

Seasonal Variation Of Small Mammals In The Diet Of The Barn Owl (Tyto Alba) In The Drinos River Valley, Southern Albania, Gligor Paspali, Selfo Oruçi, Mynyr Koni, Iain Frank Wilson, Boris Krystufek, Ferdinand Bego

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The small mammal composition in the diet of barn owls from the Drinos River valley, southern Albania, was studied over the period of 1 year (September 2010-September 2011). A total of 662 pellets was collected and analyzed, and 1951 prey items were identified. Fourteen different small mammal species were identified (5 insectivores and 9 rodents), among which Microtus thomasi (frequency, F = 32.9%; biomass, B = 45.5%), Crocidura suaveolens (F = 23.5%; B = 9.4%), and Mus macedonicus (F = 17.8%; B = 16.3%) were the most abundant. In winter, Rattus rattus increased significantly in the consumed prey biomass (18.1%), …

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Turkish Journal of Zoology

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Reproductive Biology Of Acomys Cilicicus Spitzenberger, 1978 (Rodentia: Muridae) In Turkey, Erkut Kivanç, Hati̇ce Mutlu Eyi̇son, Seda Kiralp, Okan Eki̇m Jan 2013

Reproductive Biology Of Acomys Cilicicus Spitzenberger, 1978 (Rodentia: Muridae) In Turkey, Erkut Kivanç, Hati̇ce Mutlu Eyi̇son, Seda Kiralp, Okan Eki̇m

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The genus Acomys is represented by 19 species in a vast area in the African and eastern Mediterranean regions. Acomys cilicicus, belonging to the genus Acomys, is an endemic species in Turkey. In this study, by evaluating the reproductive data in laboratory conditions and the natural habitat of A. cilicicus, the reproductive biology of the species was researched in detail for the first time. The data concerning the reproduction of 1404 samples, reproduced from 1 male and 2 females in the laboratory and 34 samples obtained from 6 localities near Silifke, were recorded. For A. cilicicus, it was determined that …

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Comparative Analyses Of Past Population Dynamics Between Two Subterranean Zokor Species And The Response To Climate Changes, Lizhou Tang, Long Yu, Weidong Lu, Junjie Wang, Mei Ma, Xiaodong Shi, Jiangang Chen, Tongzuo Zhang Jan 2013

Comparative Analyses Of Past Population Dynamics Between Two Subterranean Zokor Species And The Response To Climate Changes, Lizhou Tang, Long Yu, Weidong Lu, Junjie Wang, Mei Ma, Xiaodong Shi, Jiangang Chen, Tongzuo Zhang

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The mitochondrial cytochrome b sequences of 34 haplotypes from 114 individuals of Eospalax baileyi and GenBank data of 40 haplotypes from 121 individuals of Eospalax cansus were used to investigate if the Quaternary glaciations on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau (QTP) influenced the distribution and colonisation of these 2 species, and if both species presented congruous past population dynamics. The phylogenetic tree indicated a valid status for the genera Eospalax and Myospalax, and an independent species status for E. baileyi and E. cansus. The demographical population history of E. baileyi showed that the effective population size remained stable between 1.00 and 0.50 …

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Morphometric And Allozymic Differences Between Bearded Tit Panurus Biarmicus (Aves: Passeriformes) Subpopulations In A Large Wetland And A Small Pond In Central Anatolia, Turkey, Fulya Saygili, Nuri̇ Yi̇ği̇t, Pinar Çam, Duygu Yüce Jan 2013

Morphometric And Allozymic Differences Between Bearded Tit Panurus Biarmicus (Aves: Passeriformes) Subpopulations In A Large Wetland And A Small Pond In Central Anatolia, Turkey, Fulya Saygili, Nuri̇ Yi̇ği̇t, Pinar Çam, Duygu Yüce

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The Bearded Tit (Panurus biarmicus) is a small passerine bird occurring only in wetland habitats. Three subspecies of the Bearded Tit are known from Turkey. The endemic subspecies Panurus biarmicus kosswigi has only been recorded from Amik Lake in Turkey. This subspecies is now considered extinct; the apparent cause of this extinction was the drought affecting the lake. Other subpopulations might be similarly threatened by habitat loss. Therefore, it is important to investigate the morphometric characteristics and genetic variation of these local subpopulations. In this study, body weights and 12 morphometric characters were measured for Bearded Tit individuals in the …

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Two New Species Of Zerconid Mites (Acari: Zerconidae) From Giresun Province (Turkey), Raşi̇t Urhan Jan 2013

Two New Species Of Zerconid Mites (Acari: Zerconidae) From Giresun Province (Turkey), Raşi̇t Urhan

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, 2 new species of zerconid mites, Prozercon giresunensis sp. nov. and Prozercon murati sp. nov., were collected from Giresun Province in Turkey and are described and illustrated on the basis of adult females.

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Two New Mite Species Of The Genus Raphignathus Dugés (Acari: Raphignathidae) From Turkey, Güldem Dönel, Sali̇h Doğan Jan 2013

Two New Mite Species Of The Genus Raphignathus Dugés (Acari: Raphignathidae) From Turkey, Güldem Dönel, Sali̇h Doğan

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Two new Raphignathus species from Turkey, R. quadrigeminus sp. nov. and R. koseiensis sp. nov., are described and illustrated.

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Ground Beetles (Coleoptera: Carabidae) Of Azarbaijan, Iran, Ahmad Atamehr Jan 2013

Ground Beetles (Coleoptera: Carabidae) Of Azarbaijan, Iran, Ahmad Atamehr

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The Carabidae family (Coleoptera) is among the dominant groups of terrestrial predators and includes more than 40,000 species worldwide, making it one of the largest families of beetles. The fauna of Carabidae in Azarbaijan, Iran, is very diverse and has not been studied thoroughly. In the following paper, this group of beneficial predators is studied, using samples taken through 2007-2010 across Azarbaijan. Species belonging to 12 subfamilies were collected from 24 different localities. Among this diverse fauna, 3 species, Broscus cephalotes (Linnaeus, 1758), Harpalus (Pseudoophonus) calceatus (Duftschmid, 1812), and Amara (Xenocelia) ingenua Duftschmid, 1812 are new records for Iranian fauna.

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Contributions To The Knowledge Of Agathidinae Fauna Of The Eastern Anatolia Region Of Turkey, Özlem Çeti̇n Erdoğan Jan 2013

Contributions To The Knowledge Of Agathidinae Fauna Of The Eastern Anatolia Region Of Turkey, Özlem Çeti̇n Erdoğan

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, Agathidinae (Braconidae: Hymenoptera) fauna of the Elazığ, Erzincan, Malatya, and Tunceli provinces of the Eastern Anatolia Region was investigated during the years 2007 and 2008. During the study period, 17 species were identified belonging to the genera Agathis Latreille, 1804; Bassus Fabricius, 1804; and Disophrys Förster, 1862. Two species were recorded from Turkey for the first time: Agathis tatarica Telenga, 1933 and Bassus tegularis (Thomson, 1895). All of these species are new to the fauna of the 4 provinces of the Eastern Anatolia Region.

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Karyological Data And Meiosis Of Drassyllus Praeficus (L. Koch, 1866) (Gnaphosidae) And Thanatus Imbecillus (L. Koch, 1878) (Philodromidae) From Turkey, Zübeyde Kumbiçak, Ayla Karataş, Ümi̇t Kumbiçak, Osman Seyyar Jan 2013

Karyological Data And Meiosis Of Drassyllus Praeficus (L. Koch, 1866) (Gnaphosidae) And Thanatus Imbecillus (L. Koch, 1878) (Philodromidae) From Turkey, Zübeyde Kumbiçak, Ayla Karataş, Ümi̇t Kumbiçak, Osman Seyyar

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, karyotypic and cytogenetic characteristics of Drassyllus praeficus (L. Koch, 1866) and Thanatus imbecillus (L. Koch, 1878) were investigated for the first time by examining mitotic and meiotic chromosomes obtained from gonad cells. The number and the sex chromosome system of D. praeficus and T. imbecillus males was 2n = 22 (X_{1}X_{2}0) and 2n = 28 (X_{1}X_{2}0), respectively. D. praeficus had 10 autosomal bivalents and 2 univalent sex chromosomes, and T. imbecillus had 13 autosomal bivalents and 2 univalent sex chromosomes during the first meiotic prophase and metaphase. Both species possessed acrocentric chromosomes in their karyotypes.

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