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Termites Of The Genus Cryptotermes Banks (Isoptera: Kalotermitidae) From The West Indies, Rudolf H. Scheffrahn, Jan Krecek
Termites Of The Genus Cryptotermes Banks (Isoptera: Kalotermitidae) From The West Indies, Rudolf H. Scheffrahn, Jan Krecek
Insecta Mundi
A taxonomic revision of the genus Cryptotermes occurring in the West Indies is given based on recent collections from the Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles, and the Bahamas. Seventeen indigenous and four nonindigenous species are described from external morphology of the soldier. The imago caste is also described for all but one species. The indigenous Cryptotermes comprise twelve new species, including C. aequacornis, C. cryptognathus, C. cylindroceps, C. cymatofrons, C. darlingtonae, C. juliani, C. maizgoldi, C. nitens, C. parvifroizs, C. rotundiceps, C. spathifrons, and C. undulans. Five indigenous species are redescribed, including C. cavifrons Banks, C. chasei Scheffrahn, C. …
The Biological Flora Of Coastal Dunes And Wetlands. Ipomoea Imperati (Vahl) Griseb., Robert I. Lonard, Frank W. Judd
The Biological Flora Of Coastal Dunes And Wetlands. Ipomoea Imperati (Vahl) Griseb., Robert I. Lonard, Frank W. Judd
Biology Faculty Publications and Presentations
Beach morning glory, Ipomoea imperati (Vahl) Griseb. = I. stolonifera (Cirillo) Gmelin is a pantropical, prostrate vine that is an important pioneer species in the backshore of coastal beaches of six continents and many islands. The landward distribution of beach morning glory is influenced by dispersal and competition, and its seaward distribution is determined by the physical environment acting through movement of seeds away from the water and high seedling mortality in the backshore. It is occasionally found in disturbed sites on barrier islands well inland from the shore. Beach morning glory tolerates low levels of soil nutrients, sand scouring, …
Review Of The Genus Dendrocoris Bergroth With Descriptions Of New Species (Pentatomidae: Heteroptera), Donald B. Thomas, Harry Brailovsky
Review Of The Genus Dendrocoris Bergroth With Descriptions Of New Species (Pentatomidae: Heteroptera), Donald B. Thomas, Harry Brailovsky
Insecta Mundi
The procleticine genus Dendrocoris Bergroth is revised with the descriptions of three new species from the United States, D. nelsoni, Mexico, D. inermis, and Guatemala, D. guatemalensis. A diagnosis is provided for each species with notes on distribution and host plants. A key is provided for determination of all fourteen species.
An Expanded Circumscription Of Bouteloua (Gramineae: Choridoideae): New Combinations And Names, J. Travis Columbus
An Expanded Circumscription Of Bouteloua (Gramineae: Choridoideae): New Combinations And Names, J. Travis Columbus
Aliso: A Journal of Systematic and Floristic Botany
Cladistic analysis of nuclear ribosomal and chloroplast DNA sequences has revealed that the New World grass genus Bouteloua (Chloridoideae) is not monophyletic. Indeed, some species of Bouteloua are more closely related to species in other genera than to congeners. The problem was dealt with by expanding the circumscription of Bouteloua to include species formerly positioned in the satellite genera Buchloe (1 species), Buchlomimus/em> (1), Cathestecum/em> (4), Cyclostachya/em> (1), Griffithsochloa (1), Opizia (2), Pentarrhaphis (3), Pringleochloa (1), and Soderstromia(1). Thirteen new combinations and names were necessary. As here circumscribed, Bouteloua is monophyletic and comprises 57 species.
Laboulbeniales On Semiaquatic Heteroptera. Viii. Monandromyces, A New Genus Based On Autophagomeces Microveliae(Laboulbeniales), Richard K. Benjamin
Laboulbeniales On Semiaquatic Heteroptera. Viii. Monandromyces, A New Genus Based On Autophagomeces Microveliae(Laboulbeniales), Richard K. Benjamin
Aliso: A Journal of Systematic and Floristic Botany
A new genus of Laboulbeniales (Laboulbeniaceae: Stigmatomycetinae), Monandromyces, was described. Its type species, M. hemipteralis, was based on Autophagomyces hemipteralis. The latter, which parasitizes a riparian bug, a species of Microvelia (Heteroptera: Veliidae), was characterized by Roland Thaxter in 1931. Ten new species of Monandromyces- taken from members of three genera of Veliidae-were described as follows: M. australis, M. falcatus, M. polhemorum, M. protuberans, M. tenuistipitis, and M. umbonatus (on Microvelia spp.); M. neoalardi (on Neoalardus sp.); and M. elongates, M. longispinae, and M. pseudoveliae (on Pseudovelia spp.). Keys …
A Taxonomic Study On The Fish In The Basin Of Büyükçekmece Dam Lake, Müfi̇t Özuluğ
A Taxonomic Study On The Fish In The Basin Of Büyükçekmece Dam Lake, Müfi̇t Özuluğ
Turkish Journal of Zoology
This study was carried out to determine the fish fauna of the basin of Büyükçekmece Dam Lake and to study the taxonomic characteristics of the fish present. As a result of examined the 586 specimens collected between April 1995 and September 1997, it was revealed that 23 fish species, including 4 subspecies, belonging to 10 families, were found in the basin of Büyükçekmece Dam Lake. This paper gives the diagnostic characteristics of these fish.
A Taxonomical Study On The Rotifera Fauna Of Abant Lake (Bolu), Ahmet Altindağ
A Taxonomical Study On The Rotifera Fauna Of Abant Lake (Bolu), Ahmet Altindağ
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The rotifera fauna of Abant lake was studied taxonomically from January to November 1997. A total of 22 rotifer species were identified. Of these, 18 are new for Abant lake and 4 are new for Turkey.
The Distribution Problem Of Crocidura Russula (Hermann, 1780) (Mammalia: Insectivora) In Turkey, Haluk Kefeli̇oğlu, Coşkun Tez
The Distribution Problem Of Crocidura Russula (Hermann, 1780) (Mammalia: Insectivora) In Turkey, Haluk Kefeli̇oğlu, Coşkun Tez
Turkish Journal of Zoology
In this study, to elucidate distribution problem of Crocidura russula (Hermann, 1780) species, 298 samples were taken from different geographical areas, type localities and record areas of Turkey, which were morphologically similar to C. russula were studied. The karyotypical and morphological characteristics of collected samples have been examined in detail. Those examined characteristics have been compared among themselves and compared to literature data. According to the comparative results, C. russula species is not distributed in Turkey and the Populations of C. russula reported previously in Turkey were belong to Crocidura suaveolens (Pallas, 1811).
A Study Of The Taxonomy And Karyology Of Meriones Persicus (Blanford, 1875) (Mammalia: Rodentia) In Turkey, Nuri̇ Yi̇ği̇t, Ercüment Çolak
A Study Of The Taxonomy And Karyology Of Meriones Persicus (Blanford, 1875) (Mammalia: Rodentia) In Turkey, Nuri̇ Yi̇ği̇t, Ercüment Çolak
Turkish Journal of Zoology
In this study, three live specimens captured around Oltu ( Erzurum ) were examined in terms of their morphological and karyological features. The diploid number of the chromosomes was 2n= 42, the fundamental number FN= 78 and the number of autosomal arms was FNa= 74. The X and Y chromosomes were both submetacentric in M. persicus. It was determined that the small white supraorbital spot found between the eyes and ears of the pelage, as well as karyological traits, distinguish Meriones persicus from Meriones tristrami. On the basis of morphological similarity, it was concluded that these taxa were sibling species.
The Taxonomy And Ecology Of Mauremys Caspica Rivulatavalenciennes, 1833 (Testudinata: Bataguridae) And Testudo Graeca Ibera Pallas, 1811 (Testudinata: Testudinidae) On Resadiye (Datça) Peninsula, Cemal Varol Tok
Turkish Journal of Zoology
In this survey, the tortoise and turtle fauna of Resadiye (Datça) Peninsula, which has not previously been studied in detail, is given. Mauremys caspica rivulata and Testudo graeca ibera specimens were collected as museum material or released after their measurements were taken, from four and nine localities respectively, establishing the status of the peninsula's testudine fauna. A total of 30 adult and eight juvenile specimens were studied morphologically. Observations on the ecological and biological characteristics of the testudines are also given.
Specimens Of Ophisops Elegans (Sauria:Lacertidae) Collected From Ihlara Valley (Aksaray), Kurtuluş Olgun, Cemal Varol Tok
Specimens Of Ophisops Elegans (Sauria:Lacertidae) Collected From Ihlara Valley (Aksaray), Kurtuluş Olgun, Cemal Varol Tok
Turkish Journal of Zoology
In this study, a total of 30 specimens (15 , 15 ) collected from Ihlara Valley were examined for their taxonomic characteristics. The Ihlara population was compared with two nearby populations (Kayseri and Karaman), which are included in the distribution range of Ophisops elegans centralanatoliae. When pholidosis, coloration and pattern features were taken into consideration it was concluded that the Ihlara population can be included in the species Ophisops elegans centralanatoliae.
Taxonomic Studies On The Some Species Of The Subfamily Cleoninae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) From Central Anatolia, Osman Sert, Neşe Çağatay
Taxonomic Studies On The Some Species Of The Subfamily Cleoninae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) From Central Anatolia, Osman Sert, Neşe Çağatay
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The present study includes the species C. piger Scopoli, from the genus Cleonus, C. kindermanni Faust, from the genus Conorrhynchus, C. excoriatus Schoenherr, from the genus Coniocleonus, L. (Larinodontes) jaceae Fabricius, L. (Larinodontes) planus Fabricius, L. (Larinomesius) minutus Gyllenhall, from the genus Larinus, L. (Lixoglyptus) circumcinctus Boheman, L. (Lixochelus) cardui Olivier, L. (Lixochelus) elongatus Goeze, from the genus Lixus, which are all belong to subfamily Cleoninae. The World and Turkey's distributions and their hosts are given, the male genitalia are illustrated with the figures and described. The male genital characters of these species are discussed on the level of species …
Taxonomic And Faunistic Studies Of The Fauna Of Pentatomidae (Heteroptera) In The Region Of Edirne, Meral Fent, Ni̇hat Aktaç
Taxonomic And Faunistic Studies Of The Fauna Of Pentatomidae (Heteroptera) In The Region Of Edirne, Meral Fent, Ni̇hat Aktaç
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Studies were carried out to establish the family of Pentatomidae within 50 localities in Edirne and its provinces during the seasons of spring, summer and autumn of 1992-1994. Thus, 7 species, 6 genus of Podopinae; 2 species, 2 genus of Asopinae; 25 species, 16 genus of Pentatominae and as a total of 34 species, 24 genus, 3 subfamilies, belong to the family of Pentatomidae were determined. Moreover, with regard to the locality numbers, Sciocoris (Aposciocoris) luteolus, Aelia virgata, Arma custos, Mustha spinosula and Neottiglossa bifida have also been accepted to have rare distribution. Whereas, Dolycoris baccarum, Carpocoris mediterraneus, C. purpureipennis, …
On Specimens Of Lacerta Cappadocica Werner, 1902 (Sauria: Lacertidae) Collected From Ihlara Valley (Aksaray), Yusuf Kumlutaş, Kurtuluş Olgun
On Specimens Of Lacerta Cappadocica Werner, 1902 (Sauria: Lacertidae) Collected From Ihlara Valley (Aksaray), Yusuf Kumlutaş, Kurtuluş Olgun
Turkish Journal of Zoology
In this study, a total of 29 specimens (16 males, 10 females and 3 juvenile) collected from Ihlara Valley were examined. The study was based on pholidosis, coloration and pattern, and body measurement as well as ecological and biologic observations. In conclusion it was determened that the population in the vicinity of Aksaray possess the same features as the nominate subspecies.
Taxonomic Studies On The Species Of Ceutorrhyncidius, Ceutorrhynchus And Zacladus Of The Subfamily Ceutorrhynchinae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) From Central Anatolia, Osman Sert, Neşe Çağatay
Taxonomic Studies On The Species Of Ceutorrhyncidius, Ceutorrhynchus And Zacladus Of The Subfamily Ceutorrhynchinae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) From Central Anatolia, Osman Sert, Neşe Çağatay
Turkish Journal of Zoology
In this study, the keys, morphological descriptions, World and Turkey's distributions and their hosts of the species Ceuthorrhynchidius horridus Panzer, Ceuthorrhynchus (Glocianus) albovittatus Germar, C. (Mogulones) javeti Ch. Brisout, Ceuthorrhynchus (s. str.) picitarsis Gyllenhal, C. (s. str.) similis Ch. Brisout, C. (s. str.) sulcicollis Paykull, C. (Hadroplantus) trimaculatus Fabricius and Zacladus asperatus Gyllenhal are given. The male genitalia are illustrated with the figures and described. The male genital characters of these species are discussed on the level of species and other categories.
Nomenclatural Novelties In Nuphar (Nymphaeaceae), Donald Padgett
Nomenclatural Novelties In Nuphar (Nymphaeaceae), Donald Padgett
Biological Sciences Faculty Publications
Recent revisionary and cladistic studies in Nuphar Sm. resulted in the following nomenclatural amendments: two novel sections are described (sect. Nuphar and sect. Astylus), five new combinations are proposed (N. advena subsp. orbiculata, N. advena subsp. ozarkana, N. advena subsp. ulvacea, N. pumila subsp. sinensis, N. pumila subsp. oguraensis), and one species, N. oguraensis Miki, is lectotypified.
Taxonomic Status Of Myotis Occultus, Ernest W. Valdez, Jerry R. Choate, Michael A. Bogan, Terry L. Yates
Taxonomic Status Of Myotis Occultus, Ernest W. Valdez, Jerry R. Choate, Michael A. Bogan, Terry L. Yates
Sternberg Museum of Natural History Faculty Publications
The taxonomic status of the Arizona myotis (Myotis occultus) is uncertain. Although the taxon was described as a distinct species and currently is regarded as such by some authors, others have noted what they interpreted as intergradation with the little brown bat (M. lucifugus carissima) near the Colorado-New Mexico state line. In this study, we used protein electrophoresis to compare bats of these nominal taxa. We examined 20 loci from 142 specimens referable to M. occultus and M. lucifugus from New Mexico, Colorado, and Wyoming. Nine of the 20 loci were polymorphic. Results show that there were high similarities among …
A Taxonomical Study On The Rotifer Fauna Of Akşehir Lake, Ahmet Altindağ, Si̇bel Yi̇ği̇t
A Taxonomical Study On The Rotifer Fauna Of Akşehir Lake, Ahmet Altindağ, Si̇bel Yi̇ği̇t
Turkish Journal of Zoology
In this study the Rotifera fauna of Akşehir lake was studied taxonomically between June 1992 - November 1993. Thirty - two rotifer species and 2 genus belonging to Rotifera phylum have been identified.
A Taxonomical Study On The Cladocera And Copepoda Species (Crustacea) Of Mert, Erikli, Hamam, Pedina Lakes (İğneada/Kırklareli), Hüseyi̇n Güher
A Taxonomical Study On The Cladocera And Copepoda Species (Crustacea) Of Mert, Erikli, Hamam, Pedina Lakes (İğneada/Kırklareli), Hüseyi̇n Güher
Turkish Journal of Zoology
In this study, the species of Cladocera and Copepoda in the Mert, Erikli, Hamam and Pedina lakes located in the region of İğneada/ Kırklareli were determined during the period of April 1993-May 1994. Results show that the study area is represented with a total of 32 Cladocera and 19 Copepoda species. Of these, Ceriodaphnia megops (Cladocera) is a new record for Turkey.
Three New Species Of Nothacrobeles (Nemata: Cephalobidae) From The Mojave Desert, California, I. T. De Ley, P. De Ley, J. G. Baldwin, M. Mundo-Ocampo, Steven A. Nadler
Three New Species Of Nothacrobeles (Nemata: Cephalobidae) From The Mojave Desert, California, I. T. De Ley, P. De Ley, J. G. Baldwin, M. Mundo-Ocampo, Steven A. Nadler
Harold W. Manter Laboratory of Parasitology: Faculty and Staff Publications
Three new species of Nothacrobeles are described from localities in the Mojave Desert, southern California. Nothacrobeles triniglarus n. sp. is characterized by the presence of a long post-vulval sac and three tubular adoral projections. Both N. spatulatus n. sp. and N. nanocorpus n. sp. are smaller than any other known species within the genus. Nothacrobeles spatulatus n. sp. has labial probolae that are short and spatulate without a basal ridge, whereas those of N. nanocorpus n. sp. are flattened and plate-like. Furthermore, N. nanocorpus n. sp. is unique by its extremely short esophageal corpus (less than 25 μm long in …
A Concise Taxonomic Revision Of The Genus Alopecurusl. (Gramineae), Musa Doğan
A Concise Taxonomic Revision Of The Genus Alopecurusl. (Gramineae), Musa Doğan
Turkish Journal of Botany
An account of 29 species and 12 subspecies identified in the genus AlopecurusL. is given including the genus description, a key for the species, species descriptions, flowering times, habitats, altitudes, type citations, citation of the specimens examined, general distributions and biogeography of the species.
The Taxonomic Status Of Triturus Vulgaris(Linnaeus, 1758) Populations In Western Anatolia, Turkey, Kurtuluş Olgun, İbrahi̇m Baran, Cemal Varol Tok
The Taxonomic Status Of Triturus Vulgaris(Linnaeus, 1758) Populations In Western Anatolia, Turkey, Kurtuluş Olgun, İbrahi̇m Baran, Cemal Varol Tok
Turkish Journal of Zoology
A total of 179 (97 males, 82 females) Triturus vulgaris specimens collected during the breeding season from Western Anatolia (Efes, Ayvacık, Lapseki, Karacabey, Gemlik) and European Turkey (Bolayır) was examined. The morphological and the statistical evaluations showed that the Western Anatolian (except Efes) and the Thrace populations are similar. The West Anatolian populations, therefore, should be included in the nominate subspecies, T.v. vulgaris. The Efes specimens were found to be different from specimens of Ayvacik, Lapseki and Gemlik especially in terms of body measurements. The explanation of the taxonomic status of the Efes population will be possible with the material …
Taxonomik States Of The Lizards Species Living In Turkish Tharace (Lacertilia: Anguidae, Lacertidae, Scincidae), İ. Ethem Çevi̇k
Taxonomik States Of The Lizards Species Living In Turkish Tharace (Lacertilia: Anguidae, Lacertidae, Scincidae), İ. Ethem Çevi̇k
Turkish Journal of Zoology
In this investigation, lizard species of Turkish Thrace are investigated indetail for the first time. Morphological characrteristics, range, distribution and subspecific states of the species are given. Furthermore, some observations concerning their biological and ecological characteristics are also given. In this study a total of 678 specimens and 10 species belonging to 3 families of Lacertilia have been investigated from Turkish Trace.
Taxsonomical States Of Lacerta Viridis (Lacertidae) Populations From Turkey, İ. Ethem Çevi̇k, Yusuf Kumlutaş
Taxsonomical States Of Lacerta Viridis (Lacertidae) Populations From Turkey, İ. Ethem Çevi̇k, Yusuf Kumlutaş
Turkish Journal of Zoology
In this research, , A total of 64 MM and 37 VV adult specimens from Turkish Thrace and 158 MM and 188 VV adult specimens from Anatolia were investigated comparatively as two separate populations groups to determine the subspecific status of the species in Turkey. No significant differences are discernible between the two population groups from the viewpoints of pholidosis, morphometrical measurements and rations and pattern and coloration characteıistics. So the Turkish L. viridis populations belong to a single subspecies L. v. meridionalis.
A Taxonoic Study On Cicadatra Hyalina (Fabricius, 1798) (Homoptera, Cicadidae), Veysel Kartal, Ünal Zeybekoğlu
A Taxonoic Study On Cicadatra Hyalina (Fabricius, 1798) (Homoptera, Cicadidae), Veysel Kartal, Ünal Zeybekoğlu
Turkish Journal of Zoology
In this study, rarely studied external genital structures and the variations of these structures, colour and speckling of Ciadatra hyalina were identified with figures according to 156 adult samples were collected from the Inner Anatolian populations.
On The Lizards Of The Reşadiye (Datça)Peninsula, Cemal Varol Tok
On The Lizards Of The Reşadiye (Datça)Peninsula, Cemal Varol Tok
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Eleven species from six families of lizards have been found in the Reşadiye (Datça)Peninsula between the years 1990-1993.In this survey the morphological characteristics such as pholodisis,color-pattern and body measurements and ratios have been investigated.Systematic positions the species of which we have a sufficient number of samples were more accurate in terms of morfhological characteristics. Besides,the biological and ecological information on the species were also given.
Macrofungi Of İzmir Province, Mehmet Hali̇l Solak, Mustafa Işiloğlu, Fahretti̇n Güci̇n, İsa Gökler
Macrofungi Of İzmir Province, Mehmet Hali̇l Solak, Mustafa Işiloğlu, Fahretti̇n Güci̇n, İsa Gökler
Turkish Journal of Botany
This investigation was done basing on the macrofungi specimens collected from Izmir province situated in Eagean Region in the West Anatolia between 1992 and 1996. As a result of the studing of laboratory and field, 104 taxa belonging to 32 families were determined. One genus ( Lyophyllum Karst.), 8 species ( Clitocybe bresadoliana Sing., Cystoderma granulosum (Batsch: Fr.) Fay., Lyophyllum favrei Haller & Haller., Melanoleuca paedida (Fr.) Kühn. & Mre., Mycena rosea (Bull.) Gramberg., Stereum ostrea(Blume & Nees ex Fr.) Fr., Strobilurus stephanocystis (Hora) Sing., Tricholoma pardalotum Herink & Kotl.), and 1 variety ( Melanoleuca cognata var. typica (Fr.) Konr. …
Contributions To Turkish Mycoflora From The Ardanuç District Of Artvin Province, Kenan Demi̇rel
Contributions To Turkish Mycoflora From The Ardanuç District Of Artvin Province, Kenan Demi̇rel
Turkish Journal of Botany
Macrofungi collected from the Ardanuç district between 1994-1996, and 56 taxa belonging to Basidiomycetes were identified.