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The Birds Of Karapınar (Konya) Region, Ahmet Kiliç Jan 1999

The Birds Of Karapınar (Konya) Region, Ahmet Kiliç

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Birds of Karapınar -Konya have been studied between 1994 and 1995. In which months these species are seen have been determined. 151 species determined belong to 16 orders and 46 families. A different geological and geographical region of Turkey have been shown to inhabit a very rich avifauna. Thus, this study aims to introduce this region, which will contribute to the conservation of the region from various respects( erosion, hunting etc.).


A Study On The Activities Of Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase And 6-Phosphogluconate Dehydrogenase Enzymes In Some Spalax Populations, H. Ramazan Yilmaz, Eşref Yüksel Jan 1999

A Study On The Activities Of Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase And 6-Phosphogluconate Dehydrogenase Enzymes In Some Spalax Populations, H. Ramazan Yilmaz, Eşref Yüksel

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The purpose in planing this investigation was to contribute to the speciation problems in genus Spalax. For this, we examined the activities of Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G-6-PD) and 6-Phosphogluconate Dehydrogenase (6-PGD) enzymes from the liver of Spalax samples taken from both sides of river Euphrates. The samples belonging to genus Spalax were separated into two populationsin the research area. The spesific activities of G-6-PD and 6-PGD enzymes were measured at 0.01 level of significance. The results were given in a table. The observed differences between the mean specific activities of te enzymes of the two populatons were discussed.


A Taxonomical Study On The Rotifer Fauna Of Akşehir Lake, Ahmet Altindağ, Si̇bel Yi̇ği̇t Jan 1999

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.


Taxonomik States Of The Lizards Species Living In Turkish Tharace (Lacertilia: Anguidae, Lacertidae, Scincidae), İ. Ethem Çevi̇k Jan 1999

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.


A Taxonoic Study On Cicadatra Hyalina (Fabricius, 1798) (Homoptera, Cicadidae), Veysel Kartal, Ünal Zeybekoğlu Jan 1999

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.


Studies On Ecology Of Culex Martinii Medschid (Diptera : Culicidae) In Muğla, Ortaca-Sarıgerme Region, S. Bülent Alten, Fati̇h M. Şi̇mşek Jan 1999

Studies On Ecology Of Culex Martinii Medschid (Diptera : Culicidae) In Muğla, Ortaca-Sarıgerme Region, S. Bülent Alten, Fati̇h M. Şi̇mşek

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, site selection for oviposition purposes, effects of' different climatic factors on egg raft production, fecundity, seasonal occurrence and abundance of Culex martinii in Sarıgerme region, Muğla were studies over a period of two seasons (from August 1991 to June 1993). Each season represented a period between the date on which the first egg rafts were produced, till the date in early winter of the consecutive year on which the last egg rafts were laid. Mean monthly counts of egg rafts and number of egg per raft were made, and mean monthly climatic variables such as saturation defıcit, …


The Effect Of The Ecology Of Toads On The Distribution Of Helminths, Emilia V. Vashetko, Bakhodir H. Siddikov Jan 1999

The Effect Of The Ecology Of Toads On The Distribution Of Helminths, Emilia V. Vashetko, Bakhodir H. Siddikov

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This paper presents the results of studies on the helminth fauna of the green toad, Bufo viridis, in Uzbekistan. Twently helminth species were identified. The highest diversity of helminths was recorded in toads in the newly-built districts of Tashkent (1966-76). The helminth fauna of the toads inhabiting foothills was less common.


Seasonal Variation Of Pseudophyllidean Cestode, Diphyllobothriumspp. Infection In Cyclops Strenuus Abyssorum (Copepoda) In Loch Lomond, Mustafa Dörücü Jan 1999

Seasonal Variation Of Pseudophyllidean Cestode, Diphyllobothriumspp. Infection In Cyclops Strenuus Abyssorum (Copepoda) In Loch Lomond, Mustafa Dörücü

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The seasonal variation in natural levels of infection with procercoids of pseudophyllidean cestodes, Diphyllobothrium spp, and the abundance of Cyclops strenuus abyssorum (Copepoda) were studied in Loch Lomond, Scotland, From March 1993, to February 1994. The prevalence of infected copepods was found to increase with the temperature of the water, a peak occurring in June, while relatively low levels were recorded between December and March. The population density of C. strenuus abyssorum also exhibited seasonal variation, being higher during the warmer months. Water temperature in Loch Lomond, near Rowardennan, ranged from 3.2 to 16°C. The lowest water temperature was recorded …


Erythrocyte Sizes Of Some Anurans From Turkey, Mehmet Kutsay Atatür, Hüseyi̇n Arikan, İ. Ethem Çevi̇k Jan 1999

Erythrocyte Sizes Of Some Anurans From Turkey, Mehmet Kutsay Atatür, Hüseyi̇n Arikan, İ. Ethem Çevi̇k

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The erythrocyte sizes of some anurans from Turkey (Rana ridibunda, Bufo bufo, Bufo viridis, Pelobates syriacus, Bombina bombina, Hyla arborea) were established utilizing blood smears stained with Wright's stain. The largest erythrocytes were found in R. ridibunda, the widest in B. bombina and the smallest in P. syriacus.


Liocarcinus Depurator (Linnaeus, 1758) And Brachynotussexdentatus(Risso, 1827) (Decapoda, Brachyura), Two New Records For The Turkish Black Sea Fauna, A. Suat Ateş Jan 1999

Liocarcinus Depurator (Linnaeus, 1758) And Brachynotussexdentatus(Risso, 1827) (Decapoda, Brachyura), Two New Records For The Turkish Black Sea Fauna, A. Suat Ateş

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The present study is on 2 Brachyura species, collected by a scuba diver during investigations on the decapod fauna of the Sinop Peninsula shores of the Western Black Sea region, Turkey, between June, 1995, and July, 1996. Liocarcinus depurator (Linnaeus, 1758) and Brachynotus sexdentatus (Risso, 1827), which was found in the study area, has not been reported previously from Turkish Black Sea coastal waters.


Checklist Of Tabanidae (Diptera) From Turkey, Ali̇ Yavuz Kiliç Jan 1999

Checklist Of Tabanidae (Diptera) From Turkey, Ali̇ Yavuz Kiliç

Turkish Journal of Zoology

After a review of the literature on the Tabanidae fauna of Turkey, it was found that 156 species and 12 subspecies have been reported. Twelve of the species are from the subfamily Pangoninae, 19 species and 2 subspecies are from the subfamiy Chrysopsinae and 125 species and 10 subspecies are from the subfamily Tabaninae.


Age Variations In Microtus Guentheri Danford And Alston, 1880 (Mammalia: Rodentia) In Turkey, Mustafa Sözen, Ercüment Çolak, Nuri̇ Yi̇ği̇t, Şaki̇r Özkurt Jan 1999

Age Variations In Microtus Guentheri Danford And Alston, 1880 (Mammalia: Rodentia) In Turkey, Mustafa Sözen, Ercüment Çolak, Nuri̇ Yi̇ği̇t, Şaki̇r Özkurt

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The skull, teeth, phallus and bacula of Microtus guentheri specimens raised in the laboratory were investigated at different stages of postnatal development. The most of the cranial measurements attained those of adults on day 60. There were determined to be some morphological differences between the skulls of young and adult voles. The incisors and the molars began to erupt at 3 and 6 days, respectively. It was shown that there was no difference in respect to the phallic and bacular morphology between young and adults except for size. The proximal bacula became larger during the period between juvenile life and …


Effects Of Gut Sediment Contents On Heavy Metal Levels In The Amphipod Corophium Volutator(Pallas), Levent Bat, Dave Raffaelli̇ Jan 1999

Effects Of Gut Sediment Contents On Heavy Metal Levels In The Amphipod Corophium Volutator(Pallas), Levent Bat, Dave Raffaelli̇

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Concentrations of copper, zinc and cadmium were determined in Corophium volutator (with and without gut contents) exposed for 4 and 10 days to contaminated sediment. Significant differences were observed in metal concentrations among individuals, where gut contents were removed and those there they were left intact. On the other hand, the concentrations of these metals in Corophium were always high when no time was given for amphipods to depurate their guts. Therefore, it is recommended that either depuration in seawater or removal of the gut should be carried out before analysing amphipods for metal levels.


Two New Sex Determining Factors ( M V , F D ) In Housefly, (Musca Domestica) Populations In Turkey, Şükran Çakir Jan 1999

Two New Sex Determining Factors ( M V , F D ) In Housefly, (Musca Domestica) Populations In Turkey, Şükran Çakir

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In most strains of the common housefly, Musca domestica, sex is genetically determined by the presence or absence of a Y chromosome with a dominant male determining factor, M. Standard trains have an XX-XY mechanism. In certain laboratory and natural populations, however, neither females nor males have the Y chromosome. These non-standard populations have autosomal mechanisms for sex determination. In the present study, the existence of two new autosomal sex determining factors, M V and F D , in housefly populations in Turkey was determined.


The Effects Of Methionine Supplementation To Soybean Meal (Sbm)-Based Diets On The Growth And Whole Body-Carcass Chemical Composition Of Tilapia (T. Zillii), Abdurrahman Polat Jan 1999

The Effects Of Methionine Supplementation To Soybean Meal (Sbm)-Based Diets On The Growth And Whole Body-Carcass Chemical Composition Of Tilapia (T. Zillii), Abdurrahman Polat

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The effects of supplementing soybean meal-based diets with methionine on the growth and carcass-whole body chemical composition of T. zillii were studied during a 62-day feeding trial. A control diet prepared for T. zillii was supplemented with five different levels of free methionine, 0.5%, 1%, 1.5%, 2% and 2.5% (the same amounts of ?-cellulose were removed). At the end of the study, the best growth rate and FCR were determined in the group fed a diet supplemented with 0.5% methionine (total 1.38% methionine+cystine). Statistically significant effects of methionine supplementation on whole body protein content were determined (p


The Black Sea Zooplankton: Composition, Spatial/Temporal Distribution And History Of Investigations, A. V. Kovalev, V. A. Skryabin, Yu. A. Zagorodnyaya, Feri̇t Bi̇ngel, Ahmet Erkan Kideyş, U. Ni̇ermann, Z. Uysal Jan 1999

The Black Sea Zooplankton: Composition, Spatial/Temporal Distribution And History Of Investigations, A. V. Kovalev, V. A. Skryabin, Yu. A. Zagorodnyaya, Feri̇t Bi̇ngel, Ahmet Erkan Kideyş, U. Ni̇ermann, Z. Uysal

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Investigations into the composition, spatial and temporal distribution of the Black Sea zooplankton were reviewed in context with its historical development. The review comprises the main zooplankton studies published by the riparian countries of the Black Sea beginning with the earliest faunistic publications in the 1860s and 1870s up to the recent multinational ecosystem investigations carried out within the framework of the NATO-TU-Black Sea Project. The reviewed material covers a wide subject range of zooplankton investigations from descriptive studies to distribution and the production mechanisms in the ecosystem. The main findings of recently performed large scale investigations into the horizontal …


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.


A Contribution To The Knowledge Of The Meloidae (Coleoptera)Fauna Of Turkey Along With New Records, Hikmet Özbek, Dezso Szaloki Jan 1998

A Contribution To The Knowledge Of The Meloidae (Coleoptera)Fauna Of Turkey Along With New Records, Hikmet Özbek, Dezso Szaloki

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The faunistic study on Meloidae conducted from 1970s up to 1996 based on the collection of over 4000 specimens and 147 species of 17 genera in two subfamilies are reported. Among them Alosimus reitterianus(Semenov), Coryna confluensReiche, Mylabris cingulata Falderman, M. colligata Redtenbacher, M. furcimacula Sumakov, M. serana (Escherich), M. suturalis Pic, Meloe ganglbauery Apfelbeck, M. glazunovi Pliginskij, M. rufiventris Germar, M. scabriusculus Brand et Erichson, Apalus bipunctatus Germar, A. spectabilis Schaun, Stenoria analis Schaun and Zonitis nigriventris Motschulsky are new records for the Turkish fauna. Besides that Cerocoma scovitzi intermediaMaran, Lydus anatolicusMuche, L. gibbigerEscherich, Micromerus bitlisensis Kaszab, M. dersimensis Kaszab, …


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.


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.


Fluctuation Of Dominant Mesozooplankton Species In The Black Sea, North Sea And The Baltic Sea: Is A General Trend Recognisable?, Ulrich Niermann, Ferit Bi̇ngel, Güner Ergün Jan 1998

Fluctuation Of Dominant Mesozooplankton Species In The Black Sea, North Sea And The Baltic Sea: Is A General Trend Recognisable?, Ulrich Niermann, Ferit Bi̇ngel, Güner Ergün

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The distribution and fluctation of dominant pelagic species>300µ(Copepoda, Chaetognatha, Scyhozoa, Ctenophora and ichthyoplankton) of the southern Black Sea were compared with that of dominant species of the North Sea and the Baltic Sea in relation to oceanographic and environmental features. In all three seas, similar changes in the zooplankton composition took place at the end of the 1980's, and the beginning of the 1990's. - decreasing or increasing abundances of certain species, - occurrence of new species (North Sea: Muggiaea atlantica Lusitanean fish species; Black Sea: Mnemiopsis leidyl), - changes with respect to onset and duration of the bloom …


A New Record For The Turkish Fauna: Tycherobius Stramenticola Bolland(Acari, Actinedida, Camerobiidae), Kamil Koç, Nusret Ayyildiz Jan 1998

A New Record For The Turkish Fauna: Tycherobius Stramenticola Bolland(Acari, Actinedida, Camerobiidae), Kamil Koç, Nusret Ayyildiz

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, the characters and distribution of Tycherobius stramenticola Bolland, 1986 which is a new record for the Turkish fauna are given.


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.


Comparative Efficacy Of Bromadiolone, Cholecalciferol And Zinc Phosphideagainst Short -Tailed Mole Rat Nesokia Indica In Captivity, Amjad Pervez, Syed M. Ahmad, S. Waqar, A. Rizvi Jan 1998

Comparative Efficacy Of Bromadiolone, Cholecalciferol And Zinc Phosphideagainst Short -Tailed Mole Rat Nesokia Indica In Captivity, Amjad Pervez, Syed M. Ahmad, S. Waqar, A. Rizvi

Turkish Journal of Zoology

We conducted no-choice and paired choice feeding trials with individually caged Nesokia indica to evaluate the efficacy of Bromadiolone, Cholecalciferol and Zinc phosphide baits. Under no-choice test (1 day and 3 day) male rats consumed less bromadiolone bait. However, sex-wise difference was observed non-significant. Under choice feeding test, difference between bromadiolone bait intake and sex was observed non-significant. Under cholecalciferol bait, treated bait was consumed more than plain bait. Among the baits tested, cholecalciferol appeared promising for controlling short-tailed mole rat, Nesokia indica.


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 …


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.


Productivity Enhancement Of Rice Crop Yield Through Prevention Of Losses Due To Wild Boars In Pakistan, Abdul Rauf Khokhar, Syed Waqar Ali Rizvi Jan 1998

Productivity Enhancement Of Rice Crop Yield Through Prevention Of Losses Due To Wild Boars In Pakistan, Abdul Rauf Khokhar, Syed Waqar Ali Rizvi

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The wild boar control trials were conducted in rice fields in the districts of Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Faisalabad and Gujrat, covering an overall area of 3000 hectares. Zinc phosphide encapsulated bait was used resulting in 80-100% reductions in wild boar activity. In addition, the impact of the boar control work on the crop productivity was evaluated by interviewing 391 farmers selected randomly from the trial areas. The average farm size of the sampled farmers was 426.30 hectares. The average yield loss due to wild boars was estimated at 22.75%. By applying newly developed zinc phosphide capsular technology, 502.17 mt. of rice …


The Effect Of Salinity On Larval Growth And Survival Of Penaeus Indicus (Decapoda: Penaeidae), Metin Kumlu Jan 1998

The Effect Of Salinity On Larval Growth And Survival Of Penaeus Indicus (Decapoda: Penaeidae), Metin Kumlu

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This study was conducted to determine optimum salinity for the larval growth, survival and development of Penaeus indicus. For this, PZI (protozoea 1) larvae were stocked in 2-L round bottom glass flasks in two replicates at 20, 25, 30 and 35 ppt salinities and were reared on live diets until PL (postlarvae) stages. Highest survival (91%) and greatest growth (6.48 mm) at postlarval stages (PLI/2) were obtained with the larvae cultured at 25 ppt (P


A New Species Of The Genus Orculella From East Anatolia (Mollusca: Pulmonata: Pupilloidea), Hartwig Schütt, Rıdvan Sesen Jan 1998

A New Species Of The Genus Orculella From East Anatolia (Mollusca: Pulmonata: Pupilloidea), Hartwig Schütt, Rıdvan Sesen

Turkish Journal of Zoology

A new land snail Orculella garzanensis which is evidently the largest species of this genus was described from East Anatolia Siirt Province.