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Distribution Of Littoral Benthic Amphipods Off The Levantine Coast Of Turkey With New Records, Ahmet Kerem Bakir, Tuncer Katağan
Distribution Of Littoral Benthic Amphipods Off The Levantine Coast Of Turkey With New Records, Ahmet Kerem Bakir, Tuncer Katağan
Turkish Journal of Zoology
A total of 143 species belonging to Amphipoda were found at the depths between the supralittoral zone and 200 m along the Levantine coast of Turkey. Ten species (Ampelisca spinifer, Cheiriphotis mediterranea, Deutella shieckei, Ericthonius argenteus, Gammaropsis crenulata, Gammaropsis sophiae, Isaea montagui, Ischyrocerus inexpectatus, Liropus elongatus, and Melita bulla) were recorded for the first time in Turkey, while 69 species were new for the Levantine coast of Turkey. Platorchestia platensis was the only species observed out of water (supralittoral). The other encountered species showed distribution in various depths of between 0 and 200 m. The biogeographical categories of determined species …
The Marine Arthropods Of Turkey, Ahmet Kerem Bakir, Tuncer Katağan, Hali̇m Vedat Aker, Tahi̇r Özcan, Murat Sezgi̇n, Abdullah Suat Ateş, Cengi̇z Koçak, Fevzi̇ Kirkim
The Marine Arthropods Of Turkey, Ahmet Kerem Bakir, Tuncer Katağan, Hali̇m Vedat Aker, Tahi̇r Özcan, Murat Sezgi̇n, Abdullah Suat Ateş, Cengi̇z Koçak, Fevzi̇ Kirkim
Turkish Journal of Zoology
This recent checklist of marine arthropods found on the coasts of Turkey represents a total of 1531 species belonging to 7 classes: Malacostraca (766 species), Maxillopoda (437 species), Ostracoda (263 species), Pycnogonida (27 species), Arachnida (26 species), Branchiopoda (7 species), and Insecta (5 species). Seventy-five species were classified as alien species in the region. This paper also includes the first record of the amphipod Melita valesi from the Levantine coast of Turkey (Kaş, Gulf of Antalya).
An Updated Checklist Of The Marine Fishes Of Turkey, Murat Bi̇lecenoğlu, Murat Kaya, Bülent Ci̇hangi̇r, Erdoğan Çi̇çek
An Updated Checklist Of The Marine Fishes Of Turkey, Murat Bi̇lecenoğlu, Murat Kaya, Bülent Ci̇hangi̇r, Erdoğan Çi̇çek
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The current status of marine fishes distributed along the Turkish coasts is reviewed and an updated checklist including 512 species is presented. In this study, 5 species are recorded for the first time from Turkey (Lepidion lepidion (Risso, 1810); Bathophilus nigerrimus Giglioli, 1882; Gonostoma denudatum Rafinesque, 1810; Solea aegyptiaca Chabanaud, 1927; and Gobius roulei de Buen, 1928), while 7 species are new to the Turkish Aegean Sea coast (Notacanthus bonaparte Risso, 1840; Nettastoma melanurum Rafinesque, 1810; Apletodon dentatus (Facciolà, 1887); Apletodon incognitus Hofrichter & Patzner, 1997; Callionymus filamentosus Valenciennes, 1837; Cynoglossus sinusarabici (Chabanaud, 1931); Torquigener flavimaculosus Hardy & Randall, 1983) …
Updated Checklist Of Sponges (Porifera) Along The Coasts Of Turkey, Bülent Topaloğlu, Alper Evcen
Updated Checklist Of Sponges (Porifera) Along The Coasts Of Turkey, Bülent Topaloğlu, Alper Evcen
Turkish Journal of Zoology
This study compiled the data from previous papers emphasizing sponge species on the Turkish coasts. In total, 131 species belonging to 46 families have been reported: 82 species from the Aegean Sea, 63 species from the Sea of Marmara, 51 species from the Levantine Sea, and 13 species from the Black Sea. Among these species, 3 species are new records for the marine fauna of Turkey: Rhizaxinella elongata, Axinyssa digitata, and Terpios gelatinosa. Raspalia viminalis is a new record for the Sea of Marmara. The morphological and distributional features of 3 species are presented. In addition, a checklist of the …
Distribution Of Soft-Bottom Mollusks (Mollusca) In Mersin Bay (Eastern Mediterranean Sea), Erhan Mutlu, Mehmet Beti̇l Ergev
Distribution Of Soft-Bottom Mollusks (Mollusca) In Mersin Bay (Eastern Mediterranean Sea), Erhan Mutlu, Mehmet Beti̇l Ergev
Turkish Journal of Zoology
A total of 44 molluscan species belonging to 5 classes were identified in 3 transects (including depths of 10, 25, 50, 75, 100 and 200 m) located in Kumkuyu, Limonlu, and Erdemli. Overall, no significant difference in community parameters such as diversity index, evenness index, and species richness was found among transects. The species abundance showed seasonal and depth-wise variations. The highest species richness (6-16 species) was encountered between depths of 10 and 100 m in winter and spring, whereas the molluscan population increased in warm seasons due to the high abundance of Corbula gibba and Nucula nitidosa. Bivalves and …
Sponge (Porifera) Species From The Mediterranean Coast Of Turkey (Levantine Sea, Eastern Mediterranean), With A Checklist Of Sponges From The Coasts Of Turkey, Alper Evcen, Meli̇h Ertan Çinar
Sponge (Porifera) Species From The Mediterranean Coast Of Turkey (Levantine Sea, Eastern Mediterranean), With A Checklist Of Sponges From The Coasts Of Turkey, Alper Evcen, Meli̇h Ertan Çinar
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The present study deals with sponge species collected along the Mediterranean coast of Turkey in 2005. A total of 29 species belonging to 19 families were encountered, of which Phorbas plumosus is a new record for the eastern Mediterranean, 8 species are new records for the marine fauna of Turkey (Clathrina clathrus, Spirastrella cunctatrix, Desmacella inornata, Phorbas plumosus, Hymerhabdia intermedia, Haliclona fulva, Petrosia vansoesti, and Ircinia dendroides), and 19 species are new records for the Levantine Sea (C. clathrus, Sycon raphanus, Erylus discophorus, Alectona millari, Cliona celata, Diplastrella bistellata, Mycale contareni, Mycale cf. rotalis, Mycale lingua, D. inornata, P. plumosus, …
Scaphopod Species (Mollusca) Of The Turkish Levantine And Aegean Seas, Bi̇lal Öztürk
Scaphopod Species (Mollusca) Of The Turkish Levantine And Aegean Seas, Bi̇lal Öztürk
Turkish Journal of Zoology
An examination of benthic material collected from different depths (0-875 m) and habitats along the Turkish Levantine and Aegean seas between 1996 and 2008 has resulted in the identification of 819 scaphopod specimens, belonging to 10 species: Antalis dentalis (Linneaus, 1758), Antalis inaequicostata (Dautzenberg, 1891), Antalis panorma (Chenu, 1843), Antalis rossati (Caprotti, 1966), Antalis vulgaris (da Costa, 1778), Fustiaria rubescens (Deshayes, 1825), Entalina tetragona (Brocchi, 1814), Pulsellum lofotense (M. Sars, 1865), Cadulus jeffreysi (Monterosato, 1875), and Dischides politus (S. Wood, 1842). Of these, P. lofotense and C. jeffreysi are new records for the Aegean molluscan fauna and A. panorma and …
Eunicidae (Polychaeta) Species In And Around İskenderun Bay (Levantine Sea, Eastern Mediterranean) With A New Alien Species For The Mediterranean Sea And A Re-Description Of Lysidice Collaris, Güley Kurt Şahi̇n, Meli̇h Ertan Çinar
Eunicidae (Polychaeta) Species In And Around İskenderun Bay (Levantine Sea, Eastern Mediterranean) With A New Alien Species For The Mediterranean Sea And A Re-Description Of Lysidice Collaris, Güley Kurt Şahi̇n, Meli̇h Ertan Çinar
Turkish Journal of Zoology
This study comprises the Eunicidae (Polychaeta) species from İskenderun Bay and surrounding waters (Levantine Sea, Eastern Mediterranean). Benthic material was obtained from 25 stations from 0 to 100 m depths in September 2005. Ten species and 639 individuals belonging to 5 genera were found. Most of the individuals (65%) were determined among rocks and algae. Palola valida for the Mediterranean Sea, Eunice antennata and Lysidice margaritacea for the Levantine Sea, and E. vittata, Marphysa bellii, and M. sanguinea for the Levantine coast of Turkey are new records. Eunice antennata and P. valida were introduced from the Red Sea and appear …
Occurrence Of The Alien Species Aspidosiphon (Aspidosiphon) Elegans (Sipuncula) On The Levantine And Aegean Coasts Of Turkey, Şermi̇n Açik
Occurrence Of The Alien Species Aspidosiphon (Aspidosiphon) Elegans (Sipuncula) On The Levantine And Aegean Coasts Of Turkey, Şermi̇n Açik
Turkish Journal of Zoology
A total of 37 specimens of Aspidosiphon (Aspidosiphon) elegans were collected at 5 stations located along the Levantine coast of Turkey and at 1 station located near Foça (Aegean Sea). This species inhabited calcareous rocks, the mussel Branchidontes pharaonis, and the alga Corallina mediterranea between 0 and 3 m depths. The population density of this species in the area was found to be 25 ind. M^{-2}. As Aspidosiphon (A.) elegans is a bio-eroder species, its high population density may cause serious damage to coralligenous habitats. This study gives more data regarding the morphological, biological, and ecological features of the species …
A Preliminary Study On The Population Characteristics Of The Lessepsian Species Pseudonereis Anomala (Polychaeta: Nereididae) In İskenderun Bay (Levantine Sea, Eastern Mediterranean), Meli̇h Ertan Çinar, Cem Altun
A Preliminary Study On The Population Characteristics Of The Lessepsian Species Pseudonereis Anomala (Polychaeta: Nereididae) In İskenderun Bay (Levantine Sea, Eastern Mediterranean), Meli̇h Ertan Çinar, Cem Altun
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The present paper deals with the population structure and biology of Pseudonereis anomala collected from different shallow-water habitats of İskenderun Bay in September 2005. In all, 434 specimens of P. anomala were found in the area. The maximum density and biomass values of the species in the area were 2475 ind. m^{-2} (on Jania rubens) and 7.85 g m^{-2} (among the bivalve Brachidontes pharaonis), respectively. The relationships among the biometrical measurements of the P. anomala specimens were assessed using regression and correlation analyses. The growth of P. anomala seems to be allometric. Among the specimens examined, only one specimen had …