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A Study On The Fishes Of Edremit Bay (Aegean Sea)Hatice Torcu, Zeliha Aka, Hati̇ce Torcu, Zeli̇ha Aka
A Study On The Fishes Of Edremit Bay (Aegean Sea)Hatice Torcu, Zeliha Aka, Hati̇ce Torcu, Zeli̇ha Aka
Turkish Journal of Zoology
This investigation was carried out for the determination of fish species living in Edremit Bay (Aegean Sea). Morphometric and meristic characters of fishes caught by trawl and various nets from five stations determined in Edremit Bay in the years 1996- 1997 were examined. Some morphological and ecological properties, local names and distributions to stations of 68 determined species are given. These species are new records for Edremit Bay of Aegean Sea.
Some Reproduction Characteristics Of Capoeta Tinca (Heckel, 1843) Living In The Oltu Stream Of Çoruh Basin, Ayhan Yildirim, M. Sitki Aras
Some Reproduction Characteristics Of Capoeta Tinca (Heckel, 1843) Living In The Oltu Stream Of Çoruh Basin, Ayhan Yildirim, M. Sitki Aras
Turkish Journal of Zoology
913 specimens of Capoeta tinca (Heckel, 1843) were analysed in Oltu Stream-Çoruh Basin from August, 1994 to July, 1996. It was determined that the age distribution in the population varied between I and XII, but age group III was dominant in number. The sexual maturity of specimens in the population were complete at the age of II in males and III in females, and they spawned between May and July when water temperature was 16°C. Fecundity was on average 5561±833 eggs/female and was related to fork length, total weight, age and gonad weight.
An Evaluation Of The Water Quality Of Yuvarlakçay Stream,In The Köycegiz-Dalyan Protected Area, Sw Turkey, Ni̇lgün Kazanci, Muzaffer Dügel
An Evaluation Of The Water Quality Of Yuvarlakçay Stream,In The Köycegiz-Dalyan Protected Area, Sw Turkey, Ni̇lgün Kazanci, Muzaffer Dügel
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The longitudinal and seasonal distribution of macroinvertebrates and the physical and chemical variables of Yuvarlak Stream in the Köycegiz-Dalyan Protected Area in South-Western Turkey were studied between April 1992 and April 1993. The diversity, frequency, dominance, abundance and similarity of macroinvertebrates through the year were recorded. In addition, the Belgian Biotic Index was used as a biological criterion for the assessment of water quality for the first time in Turkey. According to the physico-chemical variables and the distribution of benthic macroinvertebrates, continuous slight and moderate organic pollution exists in the stream. The monitoring of the water quality of Yuvarlakçay Stream …
Effects Of Temperature And Substrate On Growth And Survival Of Penaeus Semisulcatus (Decapoda: Penaeidae) Postlarvae, Meti̇n Kumlu, O. Tufan Eroldoğan
Effects Of Temperature And Substrate On Growth And Survival Of Penaeus Semisulcatus (Decapoda: Penaeidae) Postlarvae, Meti̇n Kumlu, O. Tufan Eroldoğan
Turkish Journal of Zoology
This study was carried out to determine the optimal water temperature and to investigate the effects of additional substrate on growth and survival during the nursery culturing of Penaeus semisulcatus in two separate experiments. At the end of six weeks, survivals of postlarvae (PLs) at 22, 24, 26, 30 and 34¡C were 52, 46, 70, 30 and 40%, respectively. The highest (2.76 mm/week) and lowest growth rates in terms of total length (0.43-0.49 mm/week) were displayed by the PLs grown at 34¡C and 22-24¡C, respectively. Growth rates were 1.75 mm/week at 30¡C and 1.03 mm/week at 26¡C. Final individual weight …
Elimination Of Essential (Cu, Zn) And Non-Essential (Cd, Pb) Metals From Tissues Of A Freshwater Fish Tilapia Zilli, Mustafa Kalay, Mustafa Canli
Elimination Of Essential (Cu, Zn) And Non-Essential (Cd, Pb) Metals From Tissues Of A Freshwater Fish Tilapia Zilli, Mustafa Kalay, Mustafa Canli
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Tilapia zilli were exposed to the same concentration (1 mg/L) of essential (Cu, Zn) and non-essential (Cd, Pb) metals for 10 days so that these metals would accumulate in the liver, gill, brain and muscle tissues. Subsequently, the animals were transferred to uncontaminated water for a period of elimination, during which samples were taken at days 1, 7, 15 and 30. Cadmium and lead accumulated in all the tissues and the tissue concentrations increased many times compared to the levels of these metals in the control fish (
Genetics And Some Aging-Related Mechanisms, Şükran Çakir
Genetics And Some Aging-Related Mechanisms, Şükran Çakir
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Aging can be defined as the time-dependent decline of physiological functions of an organism. Aging, a multifactorial process composed of both genetic and environmental components, is a highly complex biologic phenomenon of great importance. The details of the mechanisms leading to aging are not yet known. All changes in the process of aging have a cellular basis, and perhaps aging should be studied, fundamantally, at the cellular level under defined and controlled environmental conditions. Some genetic approaches have promise for the understanding of this multifactorial process. In this review, some causal hypotheses related to oxidative damage, caloric restriction, mitochondrial mutations, …
The Ciliate Fauna In The Digestive System Of Rana Ridibunda (Amphibia: Anura)-Ii Nyctotherus (Nyctotheridae: Heterotrichida), Naci̇ye Gülkiz Şenler, İsmai̇l Yildiz
The Ciliate Fauna In The Digestive System Of Rana Ridibunda (Amphibia: Anura)-Ii Nyctotherus (Nyctotheridae: Heterotrichida), Naci̇ye Gülkiz Şenler, İsmai̇l Yildiz
Turkish Journal of Zoology
A new ciliate species, Nytotherus oektemae n. sp. and common rectal ciliate of anuran amphibians, Nyctotherus cordiformis were isolated from the rectums of Rana ridibunda collected in the vicinity of Van. The morhological characteristics of these Protozoa were described and their similarities and differences were discussed.
Short Term Secondary Production And Population Dynamics Of Crustacea And Rotifera In Three Different Biotopes Of Neusiedler See (Austria), Nuray Emi̇r Akbulut
Short Term Secondary Production And Population Dynamics Of Crustacea And Rotifera In Three Different Biotopes Of Neusiedler See (Austria), Nuray Emi̇r Akbulut
Turkish Journal of Zoology
This paper describes the population dynamic parameters of the two cructaceans Diaphanosoma mongolianum, Arctodiaptomus spinosus and four rotifer species which are Filinia longiseta, Hexartra mira, Brachionus angularis and Polyartha vulgaris.
A Preliminary Study On The Ostracoda (Crustacea) Fauna Of Lake Beyşehir, Selçuk Altinsaçli, Mustafa Kiliç, Songül Altinsaçli
A Preliminary Study On The Ostracoda (Crustacea) Fauna Of Lake Beyşehir, Selçuk Altinsaçli, Mustafa Kiliç, Songül Altinsaçli
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The material was collected in July and September 1997 from 15 stations on Lake Beyßehir. A total of 15 species ( Ilyocypris biplicata, Ilyocypris gibba, Ilyocypris bradyi, Candona neglecta, Pseudocandona compressa, Prionocypris zenkeri, Eucypris virens, Heterocypris rotundata, Heterocypris incongruens, Cypria ophtalmica, Physocypria kraepelini, Cypridopsis vidua, Potamocypris zschokkei, Psychrodromus olivaceus, Darwinula stevensoni) belonging to 12 genera were determined. Of these, Heterocyprisrotundatais new addition to the Ostracoda fauna of Turkey.
On The Polymorphic Meadow Spittlebug, Philaenus Spumarius (L.) (Homoptera: Cercopidae), Selçuk Yurtsever
On The Polymorphic Meadow Spittlebug, Philaenus Spumarius (L.) (Homoptera: Cercopidae), Selçuk Yurtsever
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Due to its interesting biological aspects, the meadow spittlebug Philaenus spumarius has received great attention from biologists for decades. It has been one of the extensively studied species in ecology and genetics. This homopteran insect shows very high habitat diversity and therefore has a wide global distribution. Adults exhibit a heritable colour/pattern polymorphism on the dorsal surface throughout its range. A similar colour/pattern variation also occurs in certain ventral parts. Recent laboratory studies have dealt with its polyandrous aspect that is, females may mate several times with different males and the offspring of a single female may be fathered, therefore, …
Faunistic And Taxonomic Studies On The Family Buprestidae (Coleoptera) In Erzurum, Erzincan, Artvin And Kars Provinces Ii. Sphenoptarinae, Chalcophorinae, Chrysobothrinae, Agrilinae, Cylindromorphinae And Trachyinae, Göksel Tozlu, Hi̇kmet Özbek
Faunistic And Taxonomic Studies On The Family Buprestidae (Coleoptera) In Erzurum, Erzincan, Artvin And Kars Provinces Ii. Sphenoptarinae, Chalcophorinae, Chrysobothrinae, Agrilinae, Cylindromorphinae And Trachyinae, Göksel Tozlu, Hi̇kmet Özbek
Turkish Journal of Zoology
A faunal and taxonomic study on the family Buprestidae (Coleoptera) was carried provinces of Artvin (Central, Ardanuç, Borçka, Hopa, Şavşat and Yusufeli), Erzincan (Central, Tercan and Üzümlü), Erzurum (Central, Aşkale, Çat, Horasan, Ilıca, İspir, Narman, Oltu, Olur, Pasinler, Pazaryolu, Şenkaya, Tortum and Uzundere) and Kars (Digor and Sarıkamış) in 1993-1997. A total of 38 species were recorded belonging to 6 subfamilies, namely Sphenopterinae (7 species), Chalcophorinae (8), Chrysobothrinae (3), Agrilinae (17), Cylindromorphinae (2) and Trachyinae (1). Of these taxa, Sphenoptera (s.str.) ixion Kerremans is a new record for the Turkish fauna. Agrilus (s.str.) aurichalceus Redtenbacher, Coraebus elatus (Fabricius), Coraebus rubi …
The Metabolism Of Oxalic Acid, Mahmut Çalişkan
The Metabolism Of Oxalic Acid, Mahmut Çalişkan
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Oxalic acid is a widely occurring natural product of animals, plants and other organisms. It sometimes occurs as a free acid, but more commonly as a calcium salt. Organisms exhibit various levels of oxalate content which even show fluctuations among the organs of the same individual. Although oxalate seems to engage in the metabolism and adaptation of animals, plants and fungi, its mechanism is far from being completely understood. There is now an appreciable body of information regarding the occurrence and significance of oxalic acid in living tissues but the data are widely scattered in various scientific areas due to …
A Histochemical Study Of The Origin Regions Of The Triceps Muscle Of The Sparrow (Passer Domesticus), Fati̇me Geyi̇koğlu, Abdullah Özkaral
A Histochemical Study Of The Origin Regions Of The Triceps Muscle Of The Sparrow (Passer Domesticus), Fati̇me Geyi̇koğlu, Abdullah Özkaral
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The muscle fibers in the origin regions of the triceps muscle of Passer domesticuswere characterized histochemically on the basis of their myofibrillar adenosine triphosphatase (mATPase) activity after acidic and alkaline preincubations. Muscle fibers were identified as type II (alkaline-stable/acid-labile mATPase activity) and type III (alkaline-stable/acid-stable mATPase activity). The number of type II fibers was higher in the muscle studied (83%) and this was found to be significant.
Benthi-Planktivorous Fish-Induced Low Water Quality Of Lake Eymir Before Biomanipulation, Meryem Bekli̇oğlu, S. Levent Burnak, Özlem İnce
Benthi-Planktivorous Fish-Induced Low Water Quality Of Lake Eymir Before Biomanipulation, Meryem Bekli̇oğlu, S. Levent Burnak, Özlem İnce
Turkish Journal of Zoology
In this study, Lake Eymir, Eymir inflow 1, Kışlakçı brook and Eymir outflow were sampled monthly betwen March 1997and April 1998 for physico-chemical and biological parameters. Within the catchment of the lake, there are small-scale industries, sewage effluent of TEK residence and recreational activities causing high concentrations of dissolved inorganic nitrogen (DIN) and total phosphorus (TP) in the eymir inflow 1 and in Kışlakçı brook. In Lake Eymir although diversion of sewage effluent of the Mogan municipality to İmrahor valley appeared to have led to a decrease in TP and DIN concentrations compared with those found in 1994, especially the …
Two New Records Of Nenteriaoudemans, 1915 (Acari: Uropodina: Trematuridae) For Turkey, Durmuş Ali̇ Bal, Muhli̇s Özkan
Two New Records Of Nenteriaoudemans, 1915 (Acari: Uropodina: Trematuridae) For Turkey, Durmuş Ali̇ Bal, Muhli̇s Özkan
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Two species of Nenteria, collected from Erzincan plain, Nenteria styliferaand Nenteria stammeri, are new records for the fauna of Turkey. Their morphological features were re-examined and diagrams of them were drawn. In addition, their zoogeographical distribution is given.
A Taxonomical Study On The Rotifer Fauna Of Yedigöller (Bolu-Turkey), Ahmet Altindağ
A Taxonomical Study On The Rotifer Fauna Of Yedigöller (Bolu-Turkey), Ahmet Altindağ
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The study was carried out at Yedigöller (Turkey) between January and November, 1997. Thirty-one species of rotifers were identified, all of which were new for Yedigöller. Three species ( Dicronophorus caudatus, Synchaeta lokowitziana, Trichocerca bidens ) were new records for the Turkish fauna.
The Ciliate Fauna In The Digestive System Of Rana Ridibunda(Amphibia: Anura) I: Balantidium (Balantidiidae, Trichostomatida), Naci̇ye Gülkiz Şenler, İsmai̇l Yildiz
The Ciliate Fauna In The Digestive System Of Rana Ridibunda(Amphibia: Anura) I: Balantidium (Balantidiidae, Trichostomatida), Naci̇ye Gülkiz Şenler, İsmai̇l Yildiz
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Balantidium spp. living in the digestive system of Rana ridibunda in Van were determined. Five species belonging to the genus Balantidiumwere distinguished. Of these, one new species was recognized, described as Balantidium vanensisn. sp. This study reports for the first time the presence of B. helenae, B. claperedei and B. giganteumin the digestive system of R. ridibunda. These species are also new records for the protozoan fauna of Turkey. There was only B. duodeni in the duodenum and B. elongatum in the intestinal part next to the duodenum. The species of the genus Balantidium in the rectum constituted 50.21% of …
Compensatory Growth In Sea Bass ( Dicentrarchus Labrax), Sea Bream ( Sparus Aurata) And Rainbow Trout ( Oncorhynchus Mykiss), Temel Şahi̇n, Bi̇lal Akbulut, Muharrem Aksungur
Compensatory Growth In Sea Bass ( Dicentrarchus Labrax), Sea Bream ( Sparus Aurata) And Rainbow Trout ( Oncorhynchus Mykiss), Temel Şahi̇n, Bi̇lal Akbulut, Muharrem Aksungur
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The effects of a period of starvation and subsequent refeeding on the weight and length of sea bass, sea bream and rainbow trout reared at 17%o salinity and at different temperatures were investigated. The fish were starved for 3 weeks and then fed ad libitum by hand for 3 weeks in the 3 periods studied. The study provided evidence of the adaptation of the fish to starvation followed by what may be termed compensatory growth once feeding was resumed. The length changes of the fish indicate that the weight gains were due to grojth rather than increases in gut fat …
Toxicity Of Crude Neem Leaf Extract Against Housefly Musca Domestica L. Adults As Compared With Ddvp, Dichlorvos, Mohammad Farahullah Khan, Syed Muzaffar Ahmed
Toxicity Of Crude Neem Leaf Extract Against Housefly Musca Domestica L. Adults As Compared With Ddvp, Dichlorvos, Mohammad Farahullah Khan, Syed Muzaffar Ahmed
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Toxicity of neem extract in comparison with DDVP (Dichlorvos) was determined against the housefly ( Musca domestica L). Neem leaf extract was applied at 5, 10, 20, 40 and 80 microgram/fly and DDVP was treated in 0.1, 0.2, 0.4, 0.8 and 1.6 microgram/fly doses. Lethal dose values were calculated with probit analysis and LD 50 and LD 90 values were found to be 8.4 and 169.8 ug/fly of neem extract respectively, whereas, values of 0.44 and 3.58 ug/fly of DDVP were found for LD 50 and LD 90 against house flies.
Systematic Studies On Rhysotritia Ardua (C.L. Koch) (Acari, Oribatida) In Erzincan And Erzurum Plains, Şule Baran, Nusret Ayyildiz
Systematic Studies On Rhysotritia Ardua (C.L. Koch) (Acari, Oribatida) In Erzincan And Erzurum Plains, Şule Baran, Nusret Ayyildiz
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Morphological features of Rhysotritia ardua (C.L. Koch) collected from Erzincan and Erzurum plains were reexamined and illustrated under light and scanning electron microscopes. Abnormalities in the notogastral, anal and adanal setae were observed.
A Faunistic Study On The Freshwater Cladocera (Crustacea) Species In Turkish Thrace (Edirne, Tekirdağ, Kırklareli), Hüseyi̇n Güher
A Faunistic Study On The Freshwater Cladocera (Crustacea) Species In Turkish Thrace (Edirne, Tekirdağ, Kırklareli), Hüseyi̇n Güher
Turkish Journal of Zoology
A total of 47 different localities including lakes, ponds, streams, rivers and other bodies of water were surveyed between 1996 and 1998 in order to determine the Cladocerean (Crustacea) fauna of the Turkish Thrace region. Thirty-nine species of Cladocera were collected, out of which, 10 are new of the Thrace region of Turkey. The distribution of the species are given according to their localities and province.
A Systematic Study On The Otolith Characters Of Sparidae (Pisces) In The Bay Of İzmir (Aegean Sea), H. Tuncay Kinacigi̇l, Okan Akyol, Gülnur Meti̇n, Hülya Saygi
A Systematic Study On The Otolith Characters Of Sparidae (Pisces) In The Bay Of İzmir (Aegean Sea), H. Tuncay Kinacigi̇l, Okan Akyol, Gülnur Meti̇n, Hülya Saygi
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The otolith morphologies of 13 species belonging to the Sparidae family collected from the Bay of İzmir (Aegean Sea) were examined separately and the characteristics were drawn. The values obtained from measurements are given in the 95% confidence interval. With discriminant analysis, the groups were formed depending on the data collected. As a result of this analysis, it is possible to identify the species from the Sparidae family by the otolith characters.
The Efficacy Of A Phytopesticide In Comparison With Perfekthion Against Sucking Pests Of Cotton, Mohammad Aslam, Syed Naim-Ul-Hasan Naqvi
The Efficacy Of A Phytopesticide In Comparison With Perfekthion Against Sucking Pests Of Cotton, Mohammad Aslam, Syed Naim-Ul-Hasan Naqvi
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The efficacy of neem product (phytopesticide FWB) was compared with perfekthion against sucking pests of cotton (jassids, thrips and whiteflies). Perfekthion proved to be more toxic but its effect lasted for 4 days only while neem product (FWB) was less toxic but its effect lasted for 6 days. Moreover, neem product is much safer and non-polluting.
A Study On The Pelagic And Demersal Fishes Of İskenderun Bay, Nuri̇ Başusta, Ünal Erdem
A Study On The Pelagic And Demersal Fishes Of İskenderun Bay, Nuri̇ Başusta, Ünal Erdem
Turkish Journal of Zoology
This study was conducted in İskenderun Bay, Mediterranean Sea, between December 1994 and November 1996. Systematic of the fish species inhabiting the bay were examined. Out of 145 species of 111 genera of 67 families there were 19 species belonging to the Chondrictyes and 126 species belonging to the Osteictyes. Of all these species, 22 were Lessepsian migrant fish species.
Histological And Histochemical Studies On The Extensor Muscle Of The Pectoral Fin Of Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss), Fati̇me Geyi̇koğlu, Abdullah Özkaral
Histological And Histochemical Studies On The Extensor Muscle Of The Pectoral Fin Of Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss), Fati̇me Geyi̇koğlu, Abdullah Özkaral
Turkish Journal of Zoology
In this study, taking the extensor muscle out of the pectoral fin of trout, lipid and mitochondria contents of muscle fibres were examined. Succinic dehydrogenase and Sudan black B stain methods were applied on the sections removed by freezing microtomy. Haematoxylen and eosin staining were also applied on the sections obtained from paraffin blocks. It was observed histologically that nuclei of muscle fibre were located just under the sarcolemma. Three types of fibres red, intermediate and white were identified by the applied histochemical methods. It was observed that this muscle was rich in red and intermediate fibres. As a result, …
Effects Of Host Species On Some Biological Characteristics Of Apanteles Galleriae Wilkinson (Hym.; Braconidae), Fevzi̇ Uçkan, Adem Gülel
Effects Of Host Species On Some Biological Characteristics Of Apanteles Galleriae Wilkinson (Hym.; Braconidae), Fevzi̇ Uçkan, Adem Gülel
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Koinobiont and solitary, early instar larval endoparasitoid, Apanteles galleriae Wilkinson were reared on two lepidopterous host species, the greater wax moth, Galleriae mellonella (L.) and the small wax moth, Achoria grisella Fabr. under a photoperiod of 12:12 h (D: L) at 25°C and 60 % relative humidity. The parasitoid with three larval instars completed its immature developmental period within 26-28 days when it was reared on G. mellonella and within 25-27 days on A. grisella. The adult parasitoid has no preoviposition period. In the first 24 hours of the adult female life span, 10 to 20 eggs were laid. The …
New Rumen Ciliates From Turkish Domestic Cattle ( Bos Taurus L.): 2. Epidinium Graini N. Sp. (Ophryoscolecidae, Entodiniomorphida), Bayram Göçmen
New Rumen Ciliates From Turkish Domestic Cattle ( Bos Taurus L.): 2. Epidinium Graini N. Sp. (Ophryoscolecidae, Entodiniomorphida), Bayram Göçmen
Turkish Journal of Zoology
In the course of examining rumen contents obtained from 30 domestic cattle ( Bos taurus L.) in the vicinity of İzmir, Turkey, somewhat similar but unusual forms of epidinia were observed. These ciliated protozoa were observed in six of the animals with a frequency of 20.00%, and this study is concerned with their classification into a species, Epidinium graini n. sp. All the protozoa identified as belonging to this species were divided into three formae, E. graini f. graini n. f., E. graini f. caudatricoronatum n. f. and E. graini f. caudaquadricoronatum n. f.. These species have 2-4 transversally periplasmic …
The Role Of Phenotypic Plasticity In Host Race Formation And Sympatric Speciation In Phytophagous Insects, Particularly In Aphids, Gazi̇ Görür
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The genetic structure of aphid populations has received increasing attention as a result of the evolution of insecticide resistance, the appearance of biotypes overcoming plant resistance and the increasing spread of aphid-born viruses. How can they manage to use different hosts and overcome insecticide and plants' morphological barriers? Recently, plasticity has been given more attention in ecological and evolutionary contexts as a specific adaptation to environmental variability. Phenotypic variation is crucial to a comprehension of evolutionary mechanisms, especially phenotypic host race formation and sympatric speciation in aphids. It is becoming clear that phenotypic plasticity is a fundamental component of evolutionary …
A Study On The Hibernation Of Spermophilus Xanthoprymnus (Bennet, 1835) (Mammalia: Rodentia) In Turkey, Nuri̇ Yi̇ği̇t, Ercüment Çolak, Mustafa Sözen, Şaki̇r Özkurt
A Study On The Hibernation Of Spermophilus Xanthoprymnus (Bennet, 1835) (Mammalia: Rodentia) In Turkey, Nuri̇ Yi̇ği̇t, Ercüment Çolak, Mustafa Sözen, Şaki̇r Özkurt
Turkish Journal of Zoology
In this study, the hibernation of ground squirrels ( Spermophilus xanthoprymnus) distributed in Central Anatolia were studied in laboratory and field conditions. According to our findings, the hibernation period of ground squirrels began at the end of August and terminated in mid February. The longest and shortest hibernation bouts of ground squirrels were found to be 100 and 21 days, respectively. In this period, the longest ununterrupted hibernation was 13 days. Ground squirrels gained weight during the early months of summer and then lost weight constantly throughout hibernation period. No marked periodic cycles were observed in the periods of weight …
Freshwater Isopod Species (Crustacea) Of Turkish Thrace And Their Distribution, Belgi̇n Çamur Eli̇pek, Ti̇mur Kirgiz
Freshwater Isopod Species (Crustacea) Of Turkish Thrace And Their Distribution, Belgi̇n Çamur Eli̇pek, Ti̇mur Kirgiz
Turkish Journal of Zoology
This study was undertaken to determine the freshwater Isopod fauna of Turkish Thrace. Samples were collected during the years 1985-1987, 1989-1992 and 1994-1997. According to the results, Asellus (Asellus) aquaticus(L.) Racovitza, Asellus (Asellus) hilgendorfiBovallius, Asellus (Proasellus) infirmus Birstein belonging to the genus Asellus of the Asellidae family and Jaera (Jaera) sarsi Valkanov belonging to the genus Jaeraof the Janiridae family were determined. Of the species, Asellus (Asellus) hilgendorfi Bovallius, Asellus (Proasellus) infirmus Birstein and Jaera (Jaera) sarsi Valkanov are new records for Turkey. The worldwide distributions of these species are included.