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Surfactant Proteins A And D In The Seminal Plasma Of Stallions, Ayhan Ata, Orhan Kankavi̇, M.Aki̇f Çi̇ftçi̇oğlu Jan 2008

Surfactant Proteins A And D In The Seminal Plasma Of Stallions, Ayhan Ata, Orhan Kankavi̇, M.Aki̇f Çi̇ftçi̇oğlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

We have previously shown that surfactant protein (SP)-A and SP-D are present in the stallion´s genital system. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the expression and presence of SP-A and SP-D in the seminal plasma and accessory sex glands of stallions. We characterized further the SP-A and SP-D in the seminal plasma of stallions by western blotting and immunohistochemically in accessory sex glands. On one-dimensional SDS-PAGE electrophoresis and western blots, bands for SP-A (34 kDa) and SP-D (43 kDa) in seminal plasma and accessory sex gland tissue extracts were detected. The similarity between biochemical properties (relative molecular …

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An Evaluation Of Subclinical Mastitis During Lactation In Anatolian Buffaloes, Erhan Özenç, Mehmet Rifat Vural, Esra Şeker, Mehmet Uçar Jan 2008

An Evaluation Of Subclinical Mastitis During Lactation In Anatolian Buffaloes, Erhan Özenç, Mehmet Rifat Vural, Esra Şeker, Mehmet Uçar

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Subclinical mastitis in Anatolian buffaloes (n = 71) in Afyon, Turkey was evaluated using 1637 milk samples collected monthly for 9 months. Tests applied to milk samples included the California Mastitis Test (CMT), somatic cell count (SCC), and bacteriological examination. The threshold limit for SCC was found as 130 × 10^3 cells/ml. Anatolian buffaloes are infected above this level and they are likely to be uninfected below this level. The highest rates of intramammary infection (IMI) per quarter (36.5%) and animal (69.1%) were encountered during the highest rainfall month of May. Candida spp., coagulase-negative staphylococcus (CNS) and Staphylococcus aureus and …

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Ultrasonographic Examination Of The Goat Liver, Sarang Soroori, Afshin Raoofi, Ali Reza Vajhi, Sara Ghorbani Nezami Jan 2008

Ultrasonographic Examination Of The Goat Liver, Sarang Soroori, Afshin Raoofi, Ali Reza Vajhi, Sara Ghorbani Nezami

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The purpose of this study was to obtain detailed information about the normal size and texture of the goat liver by means of ultrasonographic examination. The structure, location, and size of the liver, portal vein, and caudal vena cava were examined ultrasonographically in 6 goats. The angle of the liver and the thickness of the gallbladder wall were also determined. Examinations were performed on the right side of the abdomen, from the 6th through 12th intercostal space, using a 6-13 MHz linear transducer. In each intercostal space the dimensions of the liver, and if visible, the location and diameter of …

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Comparison Of Helminth Species And Their Prevalence In Rudd (Scardinius Erythrophthalmus L. 1758) In Gölbaşı Dam Lake And Kocadere Stream In Bursa Province Of Turkey, Ali̇ Aydoğdu, Meli̇h Selver, Veli̇ Yilgör Çirak Jan 2008

Comparison Of Helminth Species And Their Prevalence In Rudd (Scardinius Erythrophthalmus L. 1758) In Gölbaşı Dam Lake And Kocadere Stream In Bursa Province Of Turkey, Ali̇ Aydoğdu, Meli̇h Selver, Veli̇ Yilgör Çirak

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Variations in the helminth species parasitizing the rudd, Scardinius erythrophthalmus L., and their prevalences were compared in 2 different localities (Gölbaşı Dam Lake and Kocadere Stream) in Bursa province in northwestern Turkey. The overall prevalences of helminth infections were 46.7% and 92.3% at Gölbaşı Lake and Kocadere Stream, respectively. The following helminths were detected: Dactylogyrus difformis, Diplostomum spathaceum metacercariae, Asymphlodora markewitschi, Ligula intestinalis plerocercoids, Skrajibillanus scardinii, Eustrongylides sp. larvae, and Hysterothylacium sp. larvae. Among these species, D. difformis and D. spathaceum were recorded at both sampling stations. However, D. difformis was the dominant species in rudd in Gölbaşı Lake (overall …

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Retinal Degeneration Due To Enrofloxacin Intoxication In A Cat, Murat Şaroğlu, Di̇lek Olgun Erdi̇kmen Jan 2008

Retinal Degeneration Due To Enrofloxacin Intoxication In A Cat, Murat Şaroğlu, Di̇lek Olgun Erdi̇kmen

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this case presentation, retinal degeneration due to enrofloxacin intoxication encountered in a domestic short-haired male cat is discussed. History of the patient revealed that he had received 7.8 mg/kg enrofloxacin twice daily for 10 days. Both pupils were dilated. Pupillary light reflexes were negative in both eyes. Direct and indirect ophthalmoscopic examinations showed tapetal hyperreflectivity, and slight attenuation of the retinal blood vessels compared to those of a healthy cat was observed in both retinas. Follow-up information obtained from the owner by telephone 6, 12, and 18 months later revealed that there had been no improvement in the cat´s …

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Effect Of Low Temperature Thawing On The Motility And Fertility Of Cryopreserved Water Buffalo And Zebu Bull Semen, M. Anwar, S.M.H. Andrabi, A. Mehmood, N. Ullah Jan 2008

Effect Of Low Temperature Thawing On The Motility And Fertility Of Cryopreserved Water Buffalo And Zebu Bull Semen, M. Anwar, S.M.H. Andrabi, A. Mehmood, N. Ullah

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The study was conducted to evaluate the quality of cryopreserved buffalo and zebu semen thawed and held at low temperature. Progressive motility of frozen semen thawed in a 37 °C water bath for 45 s (control) was compared with that of semen held in ice water (3-5 °C) for 180 min. Semen collected from 3 buffalo and 2 zebu bulls was used for this purpose over 3 weeks (replicates). Fertility was compared after performing 28 inseminations with buffalo semen and 100 inseminations with zebu semen either after control thawing or thawing straws in ice water for 30-60 min. Progressive motility …

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Estimation Of The Nitrogen-Phosphorus Load Caused By Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss Walbaum, 1792) Cage-Culture Farms In Kesikköprü Dam Lake: A Comparison Of Pelleted And Extruded Feed, Umut Aşir, Serap Pulatsü Jan 2008

Estimation Of The Nitrogen-Phosphorus Load Caused By Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss Walbaum, 1792) Cage-Culture Farms In Kesikköprü Dam Lake: A Comparison Of Pelleted And Extruded Feed, Umut Aşir, Serap Pulatsü

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This research was conducted in order to estimate the nitrogen and phosphorus loads released into Kesikköprü Dam Lake between April and July 2006 from 2 different rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss Walbaum, 1792) cage farms. Both farms had a capacity of about 20 t year^{-1}, and used pelleted and extruded feed. In Kesikköprü Dam Lake the nitrogen load was estimated to be between 56.00 and 62.92 kg t^{-1}of fish produced, and the phosphorus load was estimated to be between 10.66 and 12.17 kg t^{-1}of fish produced in cages in which pelleted feed was used, In cages in which extruded feed was …

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Production Losses Due To Endemic Foot-And-Mouth Disease In Cattle In Turkey, Berri̇n Şentürk, Cengi̇z Yalçin Jan 2008

Production Losses Due To Endemic Foot-And-Mouth Disease In Cattle In Turkey, Berri̇n Şentürk, Cengi̇z Yalçin

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This research paper is aimed at estimating foot-and-mouth disease (FMD)-induced production losses in individual dairy and fattening cattle in Turkey. The data used were obtained from a Delphi Expert Opinion Survey. The weighted average FMD-induced financial losses for all breeds were estimated to be $294/head for a milking cow, $152/head for a dairy heifer and $197/head for beef cattle. However, the amount of financial loss varied across different breeds, ages, and sexes. The study findings suggest that culling Holstein breed cows, beef cattle, and Holstein and cross breed female calves, as soon as they have an FMD infection, would be …

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The Effect Of Duration Of Finishing Period On The Performance, Slaughter, Carcass, And Beef Quality Characteristics Of Eastern Anatolian Red Bulls, Abdülkadi̇r Özlütürk, Nuri̇ni̇sa Esenbuğa, Mete Yanar, Necdet Ünlü, Muhli̇s Maci̇t, Si̇nan Kopuzlu Jan 2008

The Effect Of Duration Of Finishing Period On The Performance, Slaughter, Carcass, And Beef Quality Characteristics Of Eastern Anatolian Red Bulls, Abdülkadi̇r Özlütürk, Nuri̇ni̇sa Esenbuğa, Mete Yanar, Necdet Ünlü, Muhli̇s Maci̇t, Si̇nan Kopuzlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Seventeen Eastern Anatolian Red (EAR) bulls at 20 months of age were divided into 2 treatment groups and fed for either 168 days (S) or 210 days (L). Initial and final weights were not significantly different. While bulls in the L group had the highest total weight gain (149.0 vs. 177.2 kg), feed efficiency ratio was superior for the cattle fed for 168 days. Carcass weight, spleen and front + hind feet weights as a percentage of slaughter weight, weight of kidney fat, percentage of kidney, pelvic, and heart fat, and yield grade all increased (P < 0.05) with feeding time. Bulls in the L group received a higher (P < 0.05) panel rating for juiciness, and the panel juiciness score was closely associated with tenderness measurements such as panel tenderness score, Warner Bratzler shear force value, and number of chews before swallowing. It is concluded that duration of finishing significantly influenced carcass, slaughter, and organoleptic beef quality traits of young EAR bulls.

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Determination Of The Feeding Values Of Feedstuffs And Mixed Feeds Used In The Southeastern Anatolia Region Of Turkey, Murat Sedat Baran, Ramazan Demi̇rel, Di̇lek Şentürk Demi̇rel, Tarkan Şahi̇n, Derya Yeşi̇lbağ Jan 2008

Determination Of The Feeding Values Of Feedstuffs And Mixed Feeds Used In The Southeastern Anatolia Region Of Turkey, Murat Sedat Baran, Ramazan Demi̇rel, Di̇lek Şentürk Demi̇rel, Tarkan Şahi̇n, Derya Yeşi̇lbağ

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

It is very important to know the feeding value and metabolizable energy content of feedstuffs for balancing animal diets. Feeding value and energy content of animal feeds change according to maturity stage, soil conditions, fertilization, climate, processing methods, etc. There are no adequate tables that show the basic feeding values of feedstuffs grown in different regions of Turkey; therefore, the present study analyzed 8 different feedstuffs and 56 dairy and beef cattle mixed feeds to determine their feeding value and energy content. Additionally, the possibility of using these feedstuffs for ruminant nutrition is discussed. Crude protein content of the dairy …

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Seroprevalence Of Coxiella Burnetii In Stray Cats In Central Anatolia, Selçuk Kiliç, Tomoyoshi Komiya, Beki̇r Çelebi̇, Ni̇jat Aydin, Junko Saito, Hiroko Toriniwa, Bi̇lge Karatepe, Cahi̇t Babur Jan 2008

Seroprevalence Of Coxiella Burnetii In Stray Cats In Central Anatolia, Selçuk Kiliç, Tomoyoshi Komiya, Beki̇r Çelebi̇, Ni̇jat Aydin, Junko Saito, Hiroko Toriniwa, Bi̇lge Karatepe, Cahi̇t Babur

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Coxiella burnetii causes Q fever (Coxiellosis) in humans and animals worldwide. The present study was carried out to determine the seroprevalence of Q fever among stray cats in 3 providences (Ankara, Niğde, and Kayseri) in Central Anatolia, Turkey. A total of 143 sera from stray cats were examined for the presence of IgG against C. burnetii phase II antigen by indirect fluorescent antibody test (IFAT). Seven out of the 143 (4.9%) stray cats were seropositive for Q fever, with titers of 1:64 to 1:256. Seroprevalences in Ankara, Niğde, and Kayseri provinces were 1.6%, 7.4%, and 8.3%, respectively. This is the …

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Disseminated Streptococcus Equi Subsp. Zooepidemicus Infection In A Foal And Associated Mastitis In A Mare, A. Levent Kocabiyik, Esra Büyükcangaz, Ahmet Akkoç, Cüneyt Özakin, İ. Taci̇ Cangül Jan 2008

Disseminated Streptococcus Equi Subsp. Zooepidemicus Infection In A Foal And Associated Mastitis In A Mare, A. Levent Kocabiyik, Esra Büyükcangaz, Ahmet Akkoç, Cüneyt Özakin, İ. Taci̇ Cangül

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

A systemic infection with Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus is described in a 22-day-old female foal for the first time in Turkey. Clinically the foal was in poor condition and had severe pneumonia. Painful swellings of the carpal and tarsal joints were evident. Examination of the dam revealed clinical mastitis. Postmortem histopathological and microbiological examinations of samples from the foal revealed a disseminated infection with S. equi subsp. zooepidemicus. The causative agent was also recovered in pure culture from a milk sample of the mare.

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Effect Of Thyroid Hormone Concentration On The Transcriptional Response Underlying Induced Metamorphosis In The Mexican Axolotl (Ambystoma), Robert B. Page, S. R. Voss, A. K. Samuels, J. J. Smith, S. Putta, C. K. Beachy Jan 2008

Effect Of Thyroid Hormone Concentration On The Transcriptional Response Underlying Induced Metamorphosis In The Mexican Axolotl (Ambystoma), Robert B. Page, S. R. Voss, A. K. Samuels, J. J. Smith, S. Putta, C. K. Beachy

Biology Faculty Publications (Archived)

Background: Thyroid hormones (TH) induce gene expression programs that orchestrate amphibian metamorphosis. In contrast to anurans, many salamanders do not undergo metamorphosis in nature. However, they can be induced to undergo metamorphosis via exposure to thyroxine (T4). We induced metamorphosis in juvenile Mexican axolotls (Ambystoma mexicanum) using 5 and 50 nM T4, collected epidermal tissue from the head at four time points (Days 0, 2, 12, 28), and used microarray analysis to quantify mRNA abundances. Results: Individuals reared in the higher T4 concentration initiated morphological and transcriptional changes earlier and completed metamorphosis by Day 28. In contrast, initiation of metamorphosis …

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Transcriptional Response Of Mexican Axolotls To Ambystoma Tigrinum Virus (Atv) Infection, J. D. Cotter, A. Storfer, Robert B. Page, C. K. Beachy, S. R. Voss Jan 2008

Transcriptional Response Of Mexican Axolotls To Ambystoma Tigrinum Virus (Atv) Infection, J. D. Cotter, A. Storfer, Robert B. Page, C. K. Beachy, S. R. Voss

Biology Faculty Publications (Archived)

Background: Very little is known about the immunological responses of amphibians to pathogens that are causing global population declines. We used a custom microarray gene chip to characterize gene expression responses of axolotls (Ambystoma mexicanum) to an emerging viral pathogen, Ambystoma tigrinum virus (ATV). Result: At 0, 24, 72, and 144 hours post-infection, spleen and lung samples were removed for estimation of host mRNA abundance and viral load. A total of 158 up-regulated and 105 down-regulated genes were identified across all time points using statistical and fold level criteria. The presumptive functions of these genes suggest a robust innate immune …

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Growth, Mortality, And Reproduction Of Poor Cod (Trisopterus Minutus Linn., 1758) In The Central Aegean Sea, Gülnur Meti̇n, Akin Türker İlkyaz, Hasan Tuncay Kinacigi̇l Jan 2008

Growth, Mortality, And Reproduction Of Poor Cod (Trisopterus Minutus Linn., 1758) In The Central Aegean Sea, Gülnur Meti̇n, Akin Türker İlkyaz, Hasan Tuncay Kinacigi̇l

Turkish Journal of Zoology

A total of 1527 of poor cod (Trisopterus minutus Linn., 1758) were collected by trawl hauls between April 2001 and March 2002 from İzmir Bay (central Aegean Sea). The size of the fish (total length) ranged from 10.6 cm (minimum, September) and 24.8 cm (April). The population was composed of 53% males, 41% females, and 6% immature individuals, with a female to male ratio of 1:1.3. The age composition of the samples was from I to V. The von Bertalanffy growth parameters were L_{\infinity} = 28.1 cm, W_{\infinity} = 254.0 g, K = 0.26 y^{-1}, and t_{o} = -1.52 y. …

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Nucleolar Organizer Regions (Nors) Of The Spiny Mouse, Acomys Cilicicus (Mammalia: Rodentia) In Turkey, Ati̇lla Arslan, İrfan Albayrak, Nahi̇t Pamukoğlu, Tarkan Yorulmaz Jan 2008

Nucleolar Organizer Regions (Nors) Of The Spiny Mouse, Acomys Cilicicus (Mammalia: Rodentia) In Turkey, Ati̇lla Arslan, İrfan Albayrak, Nahi̇t Pamukoğlu, Tarkan Yorulmaz

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study nucleolus organizer regions (NORs) of Acomys cilicicus were examined. The karyotype of A. cilicicus is composed of 2n = 36, FN = 70, and FNa = 66. Ag-NORs are located on the terminal region of the long arm of chromosome 5 and, as a secondary constriction, on the long arm of chromosome 6 in this species. All the NORs are homomorphic and large-sized.

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A New Host [Parthenolecanium Persicae (Homoptera: Coccidae)] Record For Eupeodes Corollae (Fabricius) (Diptera: Syrphidae) From Turkey, Hali̇l Bolu, Rüstem Hayat Jan 2008

A New Host [Parthenolecanium Persicae (Homoptera: Coccidae)] Record For Eupeodes Corollae (Fabricius) (Diptera: Syrphidae) From Turkey, Hali̇l Bolu, Rüstem Hayat

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This study was carried out in 2005. The larvae, virgin, and adult females of Parthenolecanium persicae, and larvae of Eupeodes corollae were collected from almond tree plantations in the province of Diyarbakir, Turkey, during May and June, and brought to the laboratory for rearing. P. persicae was determined as a new host of E. corollae.

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A New Species Of Idarnotorymus Masi, 1916 (Hymenoptera: Torymidae) From Turkey, Oğuzhan Doğanlar, Mi̇kdat Doğanlar Jan 2008

A New Species Of Idarnotorymus Masi, 1916 (Hymenoptera: Torymidae) From Turkey, Oğuzhan Doğanlar, Mi̇kdat Doğanlar

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Some specimens of Torymidae (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) were collected in Turkey, one of which belongs to Idarnotorymus Masi, 1916 (Torymidae: Toryminae) as a new species, I. burdurensis, and is described from Burdur province. The diagnostic characters of the genus and the new species are reviewed, and photographs and line drawings of I. burdurensis are presented.

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Lower Dentition Of Dorcatherium Majus (Tragulidae, Mammalia) In The Lower And Middle Siwaliks (Miocene) Of Pakistan, Umar Farooq, Muhammad Akbar Khan, Muhammad Akhtar, Abdul Majid Khan Jan 2008

Lower Dentition Of Dorcatherium Majus (Tragulidae, Mammalia) In The Lower And Middle Siwaliks (Miocene) Of Pakistan, Umar Farooq, Muhammad Akbar Khan, Muhammad Akhtar, Abdul Majid Khan

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Dorcatherium majus is one of the 4 Asian species of Dorcatherium found in the Siwaliks of Pakistan. Many fossiliferous sites in the Lower and Middle Siwaliks of Pakistan (Middle and Late Miocene) were visited in the last 14 years and many specimens of D. majus were found. Some specimens are well preserved and some are in a poor state of preservation. Among the collected specimens, 8 were included in this study due to their good preservation. All the selected specimens belong to the lower dentition of D. majus and document intraspecific size variation.

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Acute Toxic Effects Of Malathion On The 21^St Stage Larvae Of The Marsh Frog, Ferah Sayim Jan 2008

Acute Toxic Effects Of Malathion On The 21^St Stage Larvae Of The Marsh Frog, Ferah Sayim

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Currently, amphibian decline is accepted as a global problem. One of the most important proposed causes for the decline is the use of agrochemicals, especially pesticides. Nevertheless, information about the impact of pesticides on amphibian populations remains scarce. The present study sought to identify the effects of malathion, an organophosphorus insecticide, on 21^{st} stage larvae of the marsh frog, Rana ridibunda, with an acute toxicity test using a static system. Each experimental group contained 10 healthy larvae and was exposed to different concentrations of technical and formulation grade malathion for 96 h. Concentrations of malathion that caused 50% mortality (LC_{50}) …

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Effects Of Cadmium Compounds (Cadmium Para Hydroxybenzoate And Cadmium Chloride) On The Liver Of Mature Mice, Yusuf Ersan, İsmai̇l Ari, Evren Koç Jan 2008

Effects Of Cadmium Compounds (Cadmium Para Hydroxybenzoate And Cadmium Chloride) On The Liver Of Mature Mice, Yusuf Ersan, İsmai̇l Ari, Evren Koç

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, 4 experimental groups and 1 control group containing adult mice (Mus musculus var. albinos) were used to examine the effects of 2 different cadmium compounds, namely cadmium para hydroxybenzoate, which was newly synthesized, and cadmium chloride on the liver of mice. In various test concentrations, both cadmium compounds were intraperitoneally injected into adult mice every day for 15 days. With standard histological techniques samples were obtained from the livers of the mice. Slides were prepared and examined with light microscopy (Nikon Eclipse E600) and histopathological structures were observed.

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Contribution To The Quadroppiidae (Acari, Oribatida) Fauna Of Turkey, Şule Baran, Nusret Ayyildiz Jan 2008

Contribution To The Quadroppiidae (Acari, Oribatida) Fauna Of Turkey, Şule Baran, Nusret Ayyildiz

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Descriptions of a newly recorded Quadroppiidae (Ohkubo, 1995), Quadroppia (Coronoqouadroppia) paolii (Woas, 1986), for the Turkish fauna and a previously known species, Quadroppia quadricarinata (Michael, 1885), are examined using scanning electron microscopy and their distributions are presented.

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Distribution And Morphology Of Mauremys Rivulata (Valenciennes, 1833) (Reptilia: Testudines: Geoemydidae) In The Lake District And Mediterranean Region Of Turkey, Di̇nçer Ayaz, Abi̇di̇n Budak Jan 2008

Distribution And Morphology Of Mauremys Rivulata (Valenciennes, 1833) (Reptilia: Testudines: Geoemydidae) In The Lake District And Mediterranean Region Of Turkey, Di̇nçer Ayaz, Abi̇di̇n Budak

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Morphometric measurements and color-pattern features of 62 samples of Mauremys rivulata from the Lake District (Göller Bölgesi) and the Mediterranean Region of Turkey were compared. Between populations, males apparently differed in 10 characters and females in 12 characters (independent t-test), but coefficient of difference (CD) values for these characters were not significant, and sexes were combined into a single group and compared with Aegean M. rivulata with respect to morphometric features. The greatest straight carapace length (SCL) observed in a male and female Aegean specimen was 215.0 mm and 214.0 mm, respectively. This paper also provides the first record of …

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A Contribution To The Age-Class Determination Of Martes Foina Erxleben, 1777 From Turkey (Mammalia: Carnivora), İrfan Albayrak, Ahmet Selçuk Özen, Andrew Charles Kitchener Jan 2008

A Contribution To The Age-Class Determination Of Martes Foina Erxleben, 1777 From Turkey (Mammalia: Carnivora), İrfan Albayrak, Ahmet Selçuk Özen, Andrew Charles Kitchener

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This study was based on 57 beech marten (Martes foina) specimens collected in Turkey between 1994 and 1998. The specimens were divided into 3 age classes as young, juvenile, and adult on the basis of the morphology of the sagittal and lambdoidal crests, and temporal ridges, relative lengths of the interorbital and postorbital constrictions, the degree of wear in molar and canine teeth, baculum weight and structure, pelage color, cranial and bacular measurements, and field notes concerning sexual maturity and lactation. Young, juvenile and adult specimens were readily identified by the shape of the temporal ridges on the skull. These …

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Noteworthy Record Of The Mediterranean Water Shrew (Neomys Anomalus) From South-Western Iran (Mammalia: Soricomorpha), Hamid Reza Esmaeili, Ghorbanali Gholamhosseini, Azad Teimory, Boris Krystufek Jan 2008

Noteworthy Record Of The Mediterranean Water Shrew (Neomys Anomalus) From South-Western Iran (Mammalia: Soricomorpha), Hamid Reza Esmaeili, Ghorbanali Gholamhosseini, Azad Teimory, Boris Krystufek

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Three water shrew specimens were collected in the Sheshpir spring (2303 m a.s.l.), Fars province, south-western Iran. In pennial morphology, which is species-specific in the genus Neomys Kaup, 1829, the specimens were indistinguishable from N. anomalus Cabrera, 1907. The Sheshpir spring is located approximately 900 km to the south-south-west of Gorgan, the only site in Iran where N. anomalus has been known to occur so far. The spring is a stony basin with bare banks and poorly developed aquatic vegetation and as such is an atypical habitat for water shrews. It is noteworthy that fish are absent in the spring.

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Iranian Asilidae (Insecta: Diptera), Rüstem Hayat, Hassan Ghahari, Robert Lavigne, Hadi Ostovan Jan 2008

Iranian Asilidae (Insecta: Diptera), Rüstem Hayat, Hassan Ghahari, Robert Lavigne, Hadi Ostovan

Turkish Journal of Zoology

A new checklist of Asilidae from Iran, consisting of 156 species and subspecies belonging to 9 subfamilies, is presented. One tribe, 8 genera, and 31 species are new records for the Iranian fauna. Notes on synonymy, distribution, habitat, and prey of the species are included.

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Ptenoglossa Species (Mollusca: Gastropoda) Distributed Along The Turkish Coast Of The Aegean Sea, Bi̇lal Öztürk, Alper Doğan, Banu Bi̇tli̇s, Mesut Önen Jan 2008

Ptenoglossa Species (Mollusca: Gastropoda) Distributed Along The Turkish Coast Of The Aegean Sea, Bi̇lal Öztürk, Alper Doğan, Banu Bi̇tli̇s, Mesut Önen

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This study was performed to determine Ptenoglossa species (Mollusca, Gastropoda) distributed along the Turkish coastline of the Aegean Sea. The examination of samples, taken between 1995 and 2005 from various biotopes and depths up to 300 m, yielded 249 specimens and 130 shells, belonging to 33 ptenoglossate species, of which Monophorus thiriotae Bouchet 1984, Similiphora similior (Bouchet and Guillemot 1978), Cerithiopsis diadema Monterosato 1874, Cerithiopsis jeffreysi Watson 1885, Krachia tiara (Monterosato 1874), Punctiscala cerigothana (Sturani 1896), Melanella boscii (Payraudeau 1826), and Nanobalcis nana (Monterosato 1878) were unrecorded from the Turkish coasts. Furthermore, M. thiriotae and K. tiara are new reports …

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Zercon Foveolatus Halaskova, 1969, A New Record Of A Zerconid Mite (Acari, Zerconidae) For The Turkish Fauna, Raşi̇t Urhan Jan 2008

Zercon Foveolatus Halaskova, 1969, A New Record Of A Zerconid Mite (Acari, Zerconidae) For The Turkish Fauna, Raşi̇t Urhan

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Zercon foveolatus Halaskova, 1969 is recorded from Turkey for the first time. The morphological characters of this species are reviewed and figures are drawn. Its geographic distribution is given.

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Two New Species Of Zercon C.L.Koch (Acari, Mesostigmata, Zerconidae) From Turkey: Zercon Longisetosus Sp.N. And Zercon Osmanelinensis Sp.N., Raşi̇t Urhan Jan 2008

Two New Species Of Zercon C.L.Koch (Acari, Mesostigmata, Zerconidae) From Turkey: Zercon Longisetosus Sp.N. And Zercon Osmanelinensis Sp.N., Raşi̇t Urhan

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Two new species of zerconid mites, Zercon longisetosus sp.n. and Z. osmanelinensis sp.n., from Turkey are described and illustrated. Additionally, a key to adults of Zercon known from Turkey is given.

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Contributions To The Turkish Tachinidae (Diptera) Fauna, Kenan Kara, Sadi̇ Aksu Jan 2008

Contributions To The Turkish Tachinidae (Diptera) Fauna, Kenan Kara, Sadi̇ Aksu

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Two tachinid species, Leskia erevanica Richter, 1974 and Tachina grossa (Linnaeus, 1758) (Diptera: Tachinidae), are recorded for the first time from Turkey.

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