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Checklist Of Annelida From The Coasts Of Turkey, Meli̇h Ertan Çinar, Ertan Dağli, Güley Kurt Şahi̇n
Checklist Of Annelida From The Coasts Of Turkey, Meli̇h Ertan Çinar, Ertan Dağli, Güley Kurt Şahi̇n
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The compilation of papers on marine annelids along the coasts of Turkey together with new records of species (24 species) presented in this study yielded a total of 721 species belonging to 2 classes (Polychaeta and Clitellata), 60 families, and 352 genera. Polychaeta were represented by 705 species, Oligochaeta by 13 species, and Hirudinea by 3 species. Syllidae (119 species) and Serpulidae (56 species) were the species-rich polychaete families. The majority of annelid species were benthic (691 species), 14 species were pelagic, and 3 species (leeches) were parasitic. Thirteen polychaete species were excluded from the species inventory. The Aegean Sea …
Reproductive Cycle Of The Traditionally Exploited Sea Cucumber Holothuria Tubulosa (Holothuroidea: Aspidochirotida) In Pagasitikos Gulf, Western Aegean Sea, Greece, Georgios Kazanidis, Alexios Lolas, Dimitris Vafidis
Reproductive Cycle Of The Traditionally Exploited Sea Cucumber Holothuria Tubulosa (Holothuroidea: Aspidochirotida) In Pagasitikos Gulf, Western Aegean Sea, Greece, Georgios Kazanidis, Alexios Lolas, Dimitris Vafidis
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The reproductive cycle of the traditionally exploited sea cucumber Holothuria tubulosa was investigated in the Pagasitikos Gulf (39°18'457\"N, 23°05'869\"E) from June 2007 to July 2008. The study examined the microscopic characteristics of the gonads and was based on maturity index (MI) and oocytes' size-frequency distribution. The reproductive cycle was found to be synchronous between sexes, following an annual pattern. The minimum MI values were recorded in December and January, marking the onset of the reproductive cycle. During the spring, MI increased due to gamete development and proliferation. Mature specimens were prominent in summer while spawning occurred between July and September. …