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Ultrastructural Study On The Ovarian Wall And The Oviduct Of The Asellus Aquaticus (Crustacea: Isopoda), B. Melike Erkan Jan 1998

Ultrastructural Study On The Ovarian Wall And The Oviduct Of The Asellus Aquaticus (Crustacea: Isopoda), B. Melike Erkan

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study the ovarium, ovarian wall and oviduct of Asellus aquaticus ( A. aquaticus) (Crustacea: Isopoda) were investigated by stereomicroscopy, phase contrast microscopy and light microscopy. Long, tube-shaped, separate ovaries of A. aquaticus are located dorsolateral to the gut. The germinal zone is confined to the ventral region of the ovary as a thin band. The ovarian wall is composed of a few fibrous layers. The oviduct is located in the anterior one-third of the ovary, not in the central part. The sheath of the oviduct was found to possess some muscle cells, a feature first noted in this …


Further Records Of Bats From Jordan And A Synopsis, Mazin Botros Qumsiyeh, Zuhair Sami Amr, Ratib Musa Al-Oran Jan 1998

Further Records Of Bats From Jordan And A Synopsis, Mazin Botros Qumsiyeh, Zuhair Sami Amr, Ratib Musa Al-Oran

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Recent records along with a synopsis of the known bats of Jordan are given. Twenty-four species of bats are reported from Jordan, including two additional records, Rhinolophus mehelyi and Asellia tridens. Five other bat species are suspected to occur.


A New Grey Mullet Species " Mugil So-Iuy Basilewsky" (Teleostei: Mugilidae)From The Aegean Coast Of Turkey, Murat Kaya, Savaş Mater, Ali Yıldırım Korkut Jan 1998

A New Grey Mullet Species " Mugil So-Iuy Basilewsky" (Teleostei: Mugilidae)From The Aegean Coast Of Turkey, Murat Kaya, Savaş Mater, Ali Yıldırım Korkut

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Mugil so-iuyis a freshwater fish living in Amu Darya River Basin, Far East Asia. It was first introduced to the area around the Sea of Azov for fish farming but, then migrated to the Black Sea, and from there to the Sea of Marmara. The present study is the first report from the Aegean Sea. Morphometrical and meristic characteristics of the two specimens caught are described.


The Growth Features Of Tench ( Tinca Tinca L., 1758 ) In The Kesikköprüdam Lake, Ahmet Altindağ, Sibel Yi̇ği̇t, Seyhan Ahiska, Şakir Özkurt Jan 1998

The Growth Features Of Tench ( Tinca Tinca L., 1758 ) In The Kesikköprüdam Lake, Ahmet Altindağ, Sibel Yi̇ği̇t, Seyhan Ahiska, Şakir Özkurt

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, the growth properties of tench ( Tinca tincaL., 1758) in the Kesikköprü Dam Lake between April 1995 and March 1996 were studied. In the specimens examined, ages ranged from I-VI in both sexes. The population was 51.43% female and 48.57% male. The fork length and weight in ranged from 16.1 to 41.4 cm and from 85 to 1350 g, respectively, and in males from 15.8 to 40.3 cm and from 83 to 1127 g, respectively. Age-length and age-weight relations were calculated according to the von Bertalanffy growth equation. The following values were obtained for females and males, …


A Study On Ecology And Biology Of Microtus Guentheridanford And Alston,1880 (Mammalia: Rodentia) In Turkey, Ercüment Çolak, Mustafa Sözen, Nuri Yi̇ği̇t, Şakir Özkurt Jan 1998

A Study On Ecology And Biology Of Microtus Guentheridanford And Alston,1880 (Mammalia: Rodentia) In Turkey, Ercüment Çolak, Mustafa Sözen, Nuri Yi̇ği̇t, Şakir Özkurt

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, ecology and biology of Microtus guentheriwere investigated based on both field and laboratory observations along with its effects on agricultural crops. It was determined that this vole has a shallow burrow with numerous entrances and does not store food in its burrow. In captivity, M. guentherigave litters from September to June and a female produced 42 pups, being seven litters during a reproduction season. The duration of pregnancy varied 20 to 21 days. The average litter size was 5.5 and young were born in an average weight of 3.3 g. The fur developed at an age of …


Contribution To The Taxonomy, Distribution And Karyology Of Martes Foina(Erxleben, 1777) (Mammalia: Carnivora) In Turkey, Nuri Yi̇ği̇t, Ercüment Çolak, Mustafa Sözen, Şakir Özkurt Jan 1998

Contribution To The Taxonomy, Distribution And Karyology Of Martes Foina(Erxleben, 1777) (Mammalia: Carnivora) In Turkey, Nuri Yi̇ği̇t, Ercüment Çolak, Mustafa Sözen, Şakir Özkurt

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this preliminary study, nine Stone Martens were recorded from different localities in Turkey. Their morphological characteristics were found to be consistent with previously published papers. However, the throat patches of Turkish Stone Martens show variations with respect to shape. In addition, it was determined that the morphologic and biometric characteristics of Turkish samples were consistent with those of M. f. syriaca. According to the karyological findings, the diploid number of chromosomes and the fundamental number were 38 and 76, respectively.


Comparative Toxicological Studies Of Rb-A (Neem Extract) And Coopex(Permethrin+Bioallethrin) Against Sitophilus Oryzae With Reference Totheir Effects On Oxygen Consumption And Got, Gpt Activity, Mohammad Arshad Azmi, Syed Naimul Hasan Naqvi, Muhammed Farhanullah Khan, Kahkashan Akhtar, Farah Younus Khan Jan 1998

Comparative Toxicological Studies Of Rb-A (Neem Extract) And Coopex(Permethrin+Bioallethrin) Against Sitophilus Oryzae With Reference Totheir Effects On Oxygen Consumption And Got, Gpt Activity, Mohammad Arshad Azmi, Syed Naimul Hasan Naqvi, Muhammed Farhanullah Khan, Kahkashan Akhtar, Farah Younus Khan

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The toxicity of a neem extract RB-a in comparison with a pyrethroid, Coopex, was studied along with their effects on GPT and GOT activities and oxygen consumption in S. oryzae. The LD 50 value of Coopex was found to be 6.128 \mug/cm 2 whereas RB-a was found not to be an acute contact poison. Even at a dose of 1257 \mug/cm 2 it could cause 34% mortality of S. oryzae. The oxygen consumption under the effects of Coopex was found to decline less i.e. at 6.12 \mug/cm 2 from 0.0005191 to 0.0006589, as compared to RB-a where the rate of …


Determination Of The Toxicities Of Fenpropathrin (Pyrethroid) And Neemformulation (Rb-A+Pbo+Tx-100) Against Alphitobius Diaperinus Adults Andtheir Effects On Transaminases, Rahila Tabassum, Syed Naimul Hasan Naqvi, Musarrat Jahan, Syed Mohammad Nurulain, Mohammad Farhanullah Khan, Mohammad Arshad Azmi Jan 1998

Determination Of The Toxicities Of Fenpropathrin (Pyrethroid) And Neemformulation (Rb-A+Pbo+Tx-100) Against Alphitobius Diaperinus Adults Andtheir Effects On Transaminases, Rahila Tabassum, Syed Naimul Hasan Naqvi, Musarrat Jahan, Syed Mohammad Nurulain, Mohammad Farhanullah Khan, Mohammad Arshad Azmi

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This report describes the determination of the toxicity of two pesticides, neem formulation (RB-a+PBO+Tx-100) and fenpropathrin, on Alphitobius diaperinus adults. The mortalities caused by the two compounds were found to be 70% for a 117.8\mug/cm 2 dose of neem formulation, and 88% for a 1.96 \mug/cm 2 dose of synthetic pyrethroid, fenpropathrin (Danitol). The LD 50 value of Danitol was found to be 0.2749 \mug/cm 2 , and that of neem formulation was found to be 58.92 \mug/cm 2 . Danitol-treated Alphitobius diaperinus adults showed inhibitions of 44.66% and 45.91% in GPT and GOT activity, respectively, Whereas insects treated with …


A Study On The Zooplanktonic Fauna Of The Dam Lakeskunduzlar And Çatören (Kırka-Eskişehir), Ahmet Altindağ, Şakir Özkurt Jan 1998

A Study On The Zooplanktonic Fauna Of The Dam Lakeskunduzlar And Çatören (Kırka-Eskişehir), Ahmet Altindağ, Şakir Özkurt

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In the present study, the zooplanktonic fauna of the Kunduzlar and Çatören dam lakes (Kirka basin-Eskişehir) was investigated during August 1994-June 1995. Eight species of Rotifera, five species of Cladocera and two species of Copepoda were identified in both dam lakes. In addition, the mean zooplankton abundance (ind. m -3 ) and physical and chemical parameters of dam lakes were given.


Influence Of Sediment On Heavy Metal Uptake By The Polychaete Arenicola Marina, Levent Bat Jan 1998

Influence Of Sediment On Heavy Metal Uptake By The Polychaete Arenicola Marina, Levent Bat

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, the suitability of the polychaete Arenicola marina as a test organism using clean intertidal sediment contaminated with copper, zinc and cadmium was evaluated. Metal levels in casts were significantly lower than in unworked sediment indicating that the bioturbatory activity of lugworms might be significant in the distribution of the pollutants. This study showed that sediments contaminated with specific pollutants affected the uptake of these pollutants by Arenicola in a predictable and dose–dependant way and gave further justification for the use of this species in sediment toxicity tests.


The Localization And Structure Of A Neurohemal H-Organ In Acrida Bicolor(Thunberg) And Locusta Migratoria (Linneaus) (Orthoptera), Serap Mutun, Ayla Öber Jan 1998

The Localization And Structure Of A Neurohemal H-Organ In Acrida Bicolor(Thunberg) And Locusta Migratoria (Linneaus) (Orthoptera), Serap Mutun, Ayla Öber

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Acrida bicolor (Thunberg) and Locusta migratoria (Linneaus) nymphs were taken as objects to investigate the presence of neurohemal H-organ in Orthoptera of which was previously reported in Lepidoptera. A triangle-shaped H-organ was clearly observed in between the suboesophagial and prothoracic ganglions in two species.


Erythrocyte Sizes Of Some Urodeles From Turkey, Mehmet K. Atatür, H. Arikan, A. Mermer Jan 1998

Erythrocyte Sizes Of Some Urodeles From Turkey, Mehmet K. Atatür, H. Arikan, A. Mermer

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This study is on the erythrocyte sizes of some urodeles ( Salamandra salamandra, Triturus vulgaris, Triturus karelinii, Tri-turus vittatus, Mertensiella luschani, Mertensiella caucasica) living in various localities of Turkey. Blood smears stained with Wright's stain were utilized.


A New Subspecies Of Jerboa From Turkey;Allactaga Euphratica Kivanci Subsp. N., Ercüment Çolak, Nuri Yi̇ği̇t Jan 1998

A New Subspecies Of Jerboa From Turkey;Allactaga Euphratica Kivanci Subsp. N., Ercüment Çolak, Nuri Yi̇ği̇t

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, 42 specimens of Allactaga euphratica from Urfa (Turkey) were examined based on morphological, cranial, external and karyological characters. A comparison of specimens from Urfa with those from Syria, Jordan, Kuwait and Iraq showed that specimens from Urfa, Syria and Jordan, Kuwait and Iraq showed that specimens from Urfa, Syria and Jordan differ from those from Kuwait and Iraq. Thus, specimens from Urfa (Turkey), Syria and Jordan were included in a new subspecies, Allactaga euphratica kivanci subsp. n.


A Study On The Long-Eared Hedgehog, Hemiechinus Auritus(Gmelin, 1770)(Mammalia: Insectivora) In Turkey, Ercüment Çolak, Nuri Yi̇ği̇t, Mustafa Sözen, Şakir Özkurt Jan 1998

A Study On The Long-Eared Hedgehog, Hemiechinus Auritus(Gmelin, 1770)(Mammalia: Insectivora) In Turkey, Ercüment Çolak, Nuri Yi̇ği̇t, Mustafa Sözen, Şakir Özkurt

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Thirteen specimens of Hemiechinus auritus collected in Turkey were examined for external, cranial, karyological and phallic characteristics along with postnatal development. The karyotype of H. auritus has 2n = 48 chromosomes, NFa = 92 and NF = 96. The X chromosome is a large metacentric and the Y chromosome is the smallest metacentric. There are two rows of spines on the dorsal of the glans penis. The pups were born with an average weight of 6.74 g, and they opened their eyes and ears 20 days after birth. Weaning took place on day 31.


Incidence Of Mealy Bug Dismycoccus Brevipes (Cockrell) On Pineapple, Akhlaq Ahmed Khan, Ghulam Mustafa Avesi, Syed Zafar Masud, Syed Waqar Ali Rizvi Jan 1998

Incidence Of Mealy Bug Dismycoccus Brevipes (Cockrell) On Pineapple, Akhlaq Ahmed Khan, Ghulam Mustafa Avesi, Syed Zafar Masud, Syed Waqar Ali Rizvi

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The pineapple mealy bug ( Dismycoccus brevipes) infestation is reported for the first time from Pakistan, Ratoon, crownlet, slip and sucker plants were found infested by this bug. A total of 3464 bugs were collected from these plants with a mean value of 43.3 bugs/plant. Two-third (2291) of the bug population was found on the roots while one-third (1173) were recovered from the leaf base of the pineapple.


An Investigation On The Blood-Serum Proteins Of Chalcides Ocellatus(Sauria: Scincidae) Populations From Southern Anatolia, Hüseyin Arikan, Mehmet K. Atatür, Ahmet Mermer Jan 1998

An Investigation On The Blood-Serum Proteins Of Chalcides Ocellatus(Sauria: Scincidae) Populations From Southern Anatolia, Hüseyin Arikan, Mehmet K. Atatür, Ahmet Mermer

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, blood-serum proteins of 22 adult (11 MM , 11 VV ) Chalcides ocellatus (ocelated skink) specimens collected from various localities in Southern Anatolia are investigated qualitatively and quantitatively by means of polyacrylamide disc electrophoresis and densitometry. The species' serum protein electropherograms and protein distribution patterns are established for the first time.


Some Aspects Of Reproductive Biology Of Euryglossa Orientalis(Bl. & Schn.)In North Arabian Sea Along The Coast Of Karachi, Pakistan, Mohammed Atiqullah Khan Jan 1998

Some Aspects Of Reproductive Biology Of Euryglossa Orientalis(Bl. & Schn.)In North Arabian Sea Along The Coast Of Karachi, Pakistan, Mohammed Atiqullah Khan

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In Euryglossa orientalis,sexual maturity was separated into seven stages. Size at sexual maturity was observed at 182 mm TL in males and 178 mm TL in females. A male-female ratio of 1.00:1.60 was determined (0.385:0.615). This species has two spawning seasons in Pakistani waters. The ist spawning season starts in September and the second in February. Fecundity ranged from 9922 to 83891 with a mean value of 36361.


Biomass Analysis Of Dominant Zooplanktonic Organisms Living In Lakemogan (Turkey), Nuray Emir Akbulut Jan 1998

Biomass Analysis Of Dominant Zooplanktonic Organisms Living In Lakemogan (Turkey), Nuray Emir Akbulut

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study carbon-length regression was established for Arctodiaptomus bacilliferand length-weight relationships were established for Diaphanosoma lacustris, Keratella quadrata and Filinia longiseta, which are abundant in Lake Mogan. Great individual variation was determined in the carbon and nitrogen contents of Arctodiaptomus bacillifer, Furthermore, the length-weight regressions varied greatly for the, other zooplanktonic organisms according to sampling dates and, for some, to sampling points.


Physiological Energetics Of Buccinum Undatuml. (Gastropoda) Off Douglas,Isle Of Man (The Irish Sea), Ahmet E. Kideyş Jan 1998

Physiological Energetics Of Buccinum Undatuml. (Gastropoda) Off Douglas,Isle Of Man (The Irish Sea), Ahmet E. Kideyş

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Physiological energetics of the common whelk ( Buccinum undatum) were studied in a population off Douglas, Isle of Man and an energy budget was constructed for the period February 1989 to January 1990. The components of the energy budget (in kJ m -2 year -1 ) for the population can be summarized thus: consumption (C)=753; growth production (P g )=34; reproductive production (P r )=4; mucus production=218; respiration (R)=96; ammonia excretion (U)=8; and faecal production (F)=393. Assimilation efficiency was 47.7%. P/B (annual production/biomass) was calculated as 1.40 representing an intermediate life span for this species.


A New Species Of Exeurytoma Burks, 1971 From Turkey(Hymenoptera, Chalcidoidea, Eurytomidae), Halit Çam Jan 1998

A New Species Of Exeurytoma Burks, 1971 From Turkey(Hymenoptera, Chalcidoidea, Eurytomidae), Halit Çam

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Exeurytoma anatolica sp. n. is described from Tokat, Turkey, and its diagnostic characters are illustrated.


A New Record Of Acaropsella Volgini(Acari: Prostigmata, Cheyletidae)For The Fauna Of Turkey, Kamil Koç Jan 1998

A New Record Of Acaropsella Volgini(Acari: Prostigmata, Cheyletidae)For The Fauna Of Turkey, Kamil Koç

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, the characteristic features of Acaropsella volgini (Gerson, 1967), a new record for the Turkish fauna, are given for the first time based on the drawings made from our specimens. In addition, their distribution is presented.


The Taxonomy And Karyology Of Rattus Norvegicus (Berkenhout, 1769) Andrattus Rattus (Linnaeus, 1758) (Rodentia: Muridae) In Turkey, Nuri Yi̇ği̇t, Ercüment Çolak, Mustafa Sözen, Şakir Özkurt Jan 1998

The Taxonomy And Karyology Of Rattus Norvegicus (Berkenhout, 1769) Andrattus Rattus (Linnaeus, 1758) (Rodentia: Muridae) In Turkey, Nuri Yi̇ği̇t, Ercüment Çolak, Mustafa Sözen, Şakir Özkurt

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, the Turkish population of Rattus norvegicus and Rattus rattus were studied with regard to external, cranial, phalli, bacula and tooth crown morphology and karyotype. External, internal and karyologic characteristics of R. norvegicus were found to be consistent with previously published results. Additionally, it was determined that there are striking color variations in the dorsal and ventral fur of R. rattus and that crown morphology is not a definitive characteristic distinguishing these species because of connected lobes in old specimens. According to the karyological studies, the diploid chromosome numbers and fundamental numbers of R. norvegicus and R. rattus …


The Behavioural Abilities Of Meteorus Versicolor Wesm. And Rogas Rossicuskok. (Hymenoptera, Branconidae) Parasitoids Of Tephrina Arenacearia Den.Et Schiff. (Lepidoptera, Geometridae), Ilhama Gudrat Gizi Kerimova Jan 1998

The Behavioural Abilities Of Meteorus Versicolor Wesm. And Rogas Rossicuskok. (Hymenoptera, Branconidae) Parasitoids Of Tephrina Arenacearia Den.Et Schiff. (Lepidoptera, Geometridae), Ilhama Gudrat Gizi Kerimova

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This paper concerns with the behavioural abilities of Meteorus versicolor Wesm. and Rogas rossicus Kok. (Hymenoptera, Braconidae)-internal parasitoids of Thephrina arenacearia Den. et Schiff. (Lepidoptera, Geometridae) as well. Periods of development phases and searching, ovipositional and mating behaviour of both parasitoids have been investigated.


Geographic Variations And Taxonomic Status Of Myotis Myotis (Borkhausen,1797) In Turkey ( Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae), İrfan Albayrak, Nursel Aşan Jan 1998

Geographic Variations And Taxonomic Status Of Myotis Myotis (Borkhausen,1797) In Turkey ( Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae), İrfan Albayrak, Nursel Aşan

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This study is a taxonomical evaluation of 146 specimens of Myotis myotis (Borkhausen, 1797) collected in Turkey between 1974 and 1994. Turkish Myotis myotis were compared with records from the Palaearctic Region. It was determined that both Myotis myotis myotis and Myotis myotis macrocephalicus are distributed in Turkey. The diagnostic characters, habitat, pelage colour, external and cranial measurements and distribution of each taxon were recorded.


Four New Species And One New Subspecies Of The Genus Cobitis(Pisces:Ostariophysi: Cobitidae) From Turkey, Füsun Erkakan, F. Güler Atalay - Ekmekçi̇, Teodor T. Nalbant Jan 1998

Four New Species And One New Subspecies Of The Genus Cobitis(Pisces:Ostariophysi: Cobitidae) From Turkey, Füsun Erkakan, F. Güler Atalay - Ekmekçi̇, Teodor T. Nalbant

Turkish Journal of Zoology

On the basis of morphological characters such as the shape of the mouth, suborbital spines, lamina circularis subdorsal scales, pigmentation and fin ray formulas four new species ( kellei, fahireae, splendens and puncticulata) and one subspecies ( C. vardarensis kurui) of genus Cobitis from Turkey are described.


Levels Of Heavy Metals (Cd, Pb, Cu, Cr And Ni) In Tissue Of Cyprinus Carpio,Barbus Capitoand Chondrostoma Regiumfrom The Seyhan River, Turkey, M. Canli, Ö. Ay, M. Kalay Jan 1998

Levels Of Heavy Metals (Cd, Pb, Cu, Cr And Ni) In Tissue Of Cyprinus Carpio,Barbus Capitoand Chondrostoma Regiumfrom The Seyhan River, Turkey, M. Canli, Ö. Ay, M. Kalay

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Concentrations of cadmium, lead, copper, chromium and nickel were determined in the gill, liver and muscle of Cyprinus carpio, Barbus capito and Chondrostoma regium caught at 5 stations on the Seyhan river system. Heavy metal concentrations in the tissues tended to vary significantly among stations, and one station thought to be contaminated by hospital effluents showed particularly high metal concentration. Liver and gill tissues showed higher metal concentrations than muscle tissue. The ranges of mean metal concentrations (µg/g d.w.) were as follows: the range of cadmium concentration was 1.26-6.10, 0.96-4.72 and 0.51- 1.67, that of lead was 9.41-44.75, 5.22-37.15 and …


An Investigation On The Reproduction Properties Of Chub ( Leuciscus Cephalusl., 1758) In Lake Tödürge (Zara/Sivas)*, Bülent Ünver Jan 1998

An Investigation On The Reproduction Properties Of Chub ( Leuciscus Cephalusl., 1758) In Lake Tödürge (Zara/Sivas)*, Bülent Ünver

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, the reproductive properties of the chub population ( Leuciscus cephalusL., 1758) in lake Tödürge, Zara/Sivas, were investigated. A total of 674 specimens were caught between April and November 1994. The age and sex distributions and the age of sexual maturity were determined. The reproduction period of the population was determined. Fecundity was determined and the relationships between the fecundity and body weight, length and age were investigated. The age composition of specimens of the population consisting of 68.25% female and 31.75% male, was found to be between I and VII. Males reached maturity in their second or …


The Herpetofauna Of The Ordu-Giresun Region, Yusuf Kumlutaş, Varol Tok, Oğuz Türkozan Jan 1998

The Herpetofauna Of The Ordu-Giresun Region, Yusuf Kumlutaş, Varol Tok, Oğuz Türkozan

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, 17 reptile and amphibian species were recorded from 19 different localities in the Ordu-Giresun region. Of these, 3 belong to the urodelans species group, 6 belong to anurans, 4 belong to lizards and 4 belong to snakes.


Hibernation And Body Weight In Dormice, Glis Glis Orientalis(Nehring, 1903) (Rodentia: Gliridae), Maintained Underuncontrolled Conditions, Ercüment Çolak, Nuri Yi̇ği̇t, Mustafa Sözen, Şakir Özkurt Jan 1998

Hibernation And Body Weight In Dormice, Glis Glis Orientalis(Nehring, 1903) (Rodentia: Gliridae), Maintained Underuncontrolled Conditions, Ercüment Çolak, Nuri Yi̇ği̇t, Mustafa Sözen, Şakir Özkurt

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Hibernation pattern and changes in the body weight of juvenile and adult dormice, Glis glis orientalis, kept in uncontrolled conditions were investigated. It was determined that G.g.orientalis entered hibernation on October 28 when its body weight was 180 g and the ambient temperature was below 18 ºC, which seems to be the critical temperature for entering hibernation. Although body weight has an important role in entering hibernation at the beginning of the hibernation season, dormice hibernated as the hibernation season progressed regardless of their body weight. Adult dormice arose from hibernation during the period of May 13 to June 6. …


Early Development Of Barbel ( Barbus Barbus L.) Larvae, Metin Çalta Jan 1998

Early Development Of Barbel ( Barbus Barbus L.) Larvae, Metin Çalta

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, the early development of barbel ( Barbus barbus L.) larvae has been determined by measuring their wet weight, dry weight, whole body mineral content (Ca, Mg, Na and K), skeletal development and gill development. It has been observed that wet weight, whole body mineral contents, the number of lamellae per filament of gill and the number of calcified vertebrae of larvae during early development stage increased by age, whereas dry weight decreased. The increase of whole body magnesium content has been very low compared with that of other minerals. In addition, a possitive relationship between whole body …