Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Zoology Commons™

Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Articles 1831 - 1860 of 2109

Full-Text Articles in Zoology

The Ostracoda (Crustacea) Fauna Of Lakes Erikli, Hamam, Mert, Pedina And Saka (İğneada, Kırklareli, Turkey), Selçuk Altinsaçli Jan 2001

The Ostracoda (Crustacea) Fauna Of Lakes Erikli, Hamam, Mert, Pedina And Saka (İğneada, Kırklareli, Turkey), Selçuk Altinsaçli

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This study was performed at Lakes Erikli, Hamam, Mert, Pedina and Saka (İğneda, Kırklareli) in 1999. Materials collected seasonally from the 20 stations were evaluated. The 24 species (Candona neglecta, Fabaeformiscandona fabaeformis, Pseudocandona compressa, Pseudocandona hartwigi, Pseudocandona marchica, Candonopsis kingsleii, Cypria ophtalmica, Physocypria kraepelini, Ilyocypris biplicata, Ilyocypris monstrifica, Cypris bispinosa, Eucypris inflata, Eucypris virens, Psychrodromus olivaceus, Heterocypris incongruens, Heterocypris salina, Cyprinotus inaequivalvis, Cypridopsis vidua, Limnocythere inopinata, Limnocythere stationis, Cyprideis torosa, Callistocythere diffusa, Pontocythere bacescoi and Urocythereis margaritifera) belonging to 18 genera were recorded. Three of them (Pseudocandona hartwigi, Ilyocypris monstrifica and Limnocythere stationis) are new records for the Ostracoda fauna …


Karyotype Of Eptesicus Serotinus (Schreber, 1774) In Turkey (Mammalia: Chiroptera), Nursel Aşan Jan 2001

Karyotype Of Eptesicus Serotinus (Schreber, 1774) In Turkey (Mammalia: Chiroptera), Nursel Aşan

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In order to investigate the conventional karyotype of Eptesicus serotinus (Schreber, 1774) in Turkey, four specimens were karyotyped. It was determined that the diploid number was 2n=50, the number of autosomal arms was FN=50, the X chromosome was large submetacentric, and the Y chromosome was dot-like acrocentric and the smallest chromosome of the set. All of the autosomes were acrocentric. A secondary constriction on a medium-sized acrocentric pair was encountered in most of the metaphase spreads examined.


Research On The Sea Turtle Population Of Belek Beach, Serdar Sak, İbrahi̇m Baran Jan 2001

Research On The Sea Turtle Population Of Belek Beach, Serdar Sak, İbrahi̇m Baran

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, the status of the sea turtle population of Belek Beach, which is within the boundaries of Antalya province, was investigated during the 1996 and 1997 breeding seasons. 153 nests were recorded, 134 of which hatched (87.6%) and from these nests 6295 hatchlings were able to reach the sea in 1996. 168 nests were recorded in 1997, 136 of which hatched (80.9%) and from these nests 7082 hatchlings were able to reach the sea. The nest density was recorded as 9.1 nests/kilometer in 1996 and as 9.9 nests/kilometer in 1997. The average clutch size was 78 for both …


A New Species Of Hydryphantes C.L.Koch, 1841(Hydryphantidae Hydrachnellae, Acari) For The Turkish Fauna, Yunus Ömer Boyaci, Muhli̇s Özkan Jan 2001

A New Species Of Hydryphantes C.L.Koch, 1841(Hydryphantidae Hydrachnellae, Acari) For The Turkish Fauna, Yunus Ömer Boyaci, Muhli̇s Özkan

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, the morphological characteristics and zoogeographical distributions of the male and female Hydryphantes parmulatus Koenike, 1912, which is a new record for the Turkish fauna, are described. The morphological features of the species are compared with those present in close species


Recent Ostracoda (Crustacea) Fauna Of The Black Sea Coasts Of Turkey, Mustafa Kiliç Jan 2001

Recent Ostracoda (Crustacea) Fauna Of The Black Sea Coasts Of Turkey, Mustafa Kiliç

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This study was performed to determine the Ostracoda fauna of the Black Sea coasts of Turkey. The material collected from 34 stations in June, July, and August of 1995 was evaluated and classified. The results of this classification are as follows: 24 species (Ilyocypris inermis, Candona sp., Cyprinotus inaequivalvis, Heterocypris salina, Heterocypris incongruens, Cypridopsis vidua, Potamocypris villosa, Potamocypris steueri, Limnocythere inopinata, Leptocythere multipunctata, Callistocythere mediterranea, Callistocythere diffusa, Costa edwardsii, Aurila convexa, Cyprideis torosa, Pontocythere baceseoi, Eucytherura bulgarica, Microcytherura nigrescens, Loxoconcha pontica, Loxoconcha rhomboidea, Xestoleberis cornelii, Sclerochilus gewmülleri, Paradoxostoma intermedium and Paradoxostoma guttatum) and 3 subspecies (Cythereis rubra pontica, Xestoleberis aurantia …


Karyotypes Of Cyprinid Fish Capoeta Trutta And Capoeta Capoeta Umbla (Cyprinidae) From The Tigris River, Neval Kiliç Demi̇rok, Erhan Ünlü Jan 2001

Karyotypes Of Cyprinid Fish Capoeta Trutta And Capoeta Capoeta Umbla (Cyprinidae) From The Tigris River, Neval Kiliç Demi̇rok, Erhan Ünlü

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Chromosome numbers and karyotypes of Cyprinid fish Capoeta trutta and Capoeta capoeta umbla (Cyprinidae) in the Tigris River were determined by the use of chromosome preparation techniques from uncultured kidney. The diploid chromosome number in C. trutta was found to be 2n = 150, with 35 pairs of meta-submetacentric chromosomes, 40 pairs of subtelo-acrocentric chromosomes and the chromosome arms number (NF) was 220. Chromosomal studies on the C. c. umbla revealed the diploid chromosome number to be 2n = 150, with 43 pairs of meta-submetacentric chromosomes, 32 pairs of subtelo-acrocentric chromosomes with NF = 236. Sex chromosomes were not determined …


The Tabanidae (Diptera) Fauna Of Balıkesir Province, Ali̇ Yavuz Kiliç Jan 2001

The Tabanidae (Diptera) Fauna Of Balıkesir Province, Ali̇ Yavuz Kiliç

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The faunistic study was carried out in Balıkesir province between 1996-1997 and 50 Tabanidae species were determined. The total number of species reported from the province by previous studies and this study reached 57. Twenty-four of these species are the first records for this province. Five species are from Chrysopsinae, and the rest of them are from Tabaninae.


Scanning Electron Microscopic (Sem) Observations On Some Members Of Actinosporean (Phylum Myxozoa) Collective Groups And Possible Usage Of Sem In Type Description, Ahmet Özer Jan 2001

Scanning Electron Microscopic (Sem) Observations On Some Members Of Actinosporean (Phylum Myxozoa) Collective Groups And Possible Usage Of Sem In Type Description, Ahmet Özer

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, eleven different actinosporean types belonging to the collective groups synactinomyxon, aurantiactinomyxon, echinactinomyxon, raabeia and siedleckiella were observed under a scanning electron microscope (SEM) for the first time. The results obtained showed that surface structures and their ornamentation on the spore body and branches seen on the caudal processes of actinosporean spores are of importance in determination of the spores, at least at the collective group level.


Ostracod (Crustacea) Fauna Of Lake Eğirdir (Isparta), Oya Özuluğ, Nerdi̇n Kubanç, Di̇nçer Gülen Jan 2001

Ostracod (Crustacea) Fauna Of Lake Eğirdir (Isparta), Oya Özuluğ, Nerdi̇n Kubanç, Di̇nçer Gülen

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, the materials collected from 30 stations at different locations at Lake Eğirdir were evaluated. According to the results, a total of 12 species belonging to 11 genera of the superfamilies Darwinulidacea and Cypridacea were determined. Of these, Potomocypris variegata (Brady & Norman, 1889) is a new record from Anatolia. At the same time, the parthenogenetic populations of Plesiocypridopsis newtoni (Brady & Robertson, 1870) are reported from Anatolia in this study for the first time.


The Tabanidae (Diptera) Fauna Of Çanakkale Province, Ali̇ Yavuz Kiliç Jan 2001

The Tabanidae (Diptera) Fauna Of Çanakkale Province, Ali̇ Yavuz Kiliç

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this faunistic study carried out in the Anatolian part of Çanakkale province, 40 Tabanidae species distributed in the area were determined. Previous studies carried out in this province reported 31 species. Overall, 52 species belonging to Pangoninae, Chrysopsinae and Tabaninae subfamilies have been determined to date. Twenty-one of these species are first records for the province and Silvius latifrons graecus Chv., Mch., & Lyn., is a first record for Turkey as well.


Rediscovery Of Sesteria Gallandi Bourguignat, 1884 (Mollusca, Pulmonata, Buliminoidea, Enidae), Hartwig Schütt, Ridvan Şeşen Jan 2001

Rediscovery Of Sesteria Gallandi Bourguignat, 1884 (Mollusca, Pulmonata, Buliminoidea, Enidae), Hartwig Schütt, Ridvan Şeşen

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Rediscovery of the land-snail Sesteria gallandi Bourguignat, 1884 is reported. The original description was based on only one empty shell, which later was lost and never found again, and the exact type locality in Turkey was unknown. Now we found this species in Mardin Province near the village of Sariköy on the Cizre - İdil - Midyat road 20 km after İdil in the forest, in May 2000.


A Study On The Seasonal Distributions Of Ostracoda (Crustacea) Species Found In Lake Eğirdir (Isparta/Turkey), Selçuk Altinsaçli Jan 2001

A Study On The Seasonal Distributions Of Ostracoda (Crustacea) Species Found In Lake Eğirdir (Isparta/Turkey), Selçuk Altinsaçli

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This study was conducted at Lake Eğirdir in the summer (July), autumn (September), winter (February) and spring (April) of 1997. The materials collected from 41 stations were analysed and 19 species (Ilyocypris biplicata, Ilyocypris bradyi, Ilyocypris gibba, Candona neglecta, Cypris pubera, Prionocypris zenkeri, Eucypris inflata, Eucypris virens, Heterocypris incongruens, Cyprinotus inaequivalvis, Cypria ophtalmica, Physocypria kraepelini, Cypridopsis hartwigi, Cypridopsis vidua, Plesiocypridopsis newtoni, Potamocypris varigeata, Psychrodromus olivaceus, Darwinula stevensoni and Limnocythere inopinata) belonging to 15 genera were recorded. Cypridopsis hartwigi is a new record for the Ostracoda fauna of Turkey.


Certain Reproductive Characteristics Of The Catfish (Clarias Gariepinus Burchell, 1822) Living In The River Asi, Turkey, Şükran Özdi̇lek Yalçin, Kemal Solak, İhsan Akyurt Jan 2001

Certain Reproductive Characteristics Of The Catfish (Clarias Gariepinus Burchell, 1822) Living In The River Asi, Turkey, Şükran Özdi̇lek Yalçin, Kemal Solak, İhsan Akyurt

Turkish Journal of Zoology

A total of 523 C. gariepinus caught in the River Asi were surveyed from October, 1996 to September, 1998 to find out the age distribution throughout the population that varied between 0+ and 5 years of age, with the one year age group observed to be dominant in number. Findings also showed that both sexes started to reach maturity at the age of 1, and all the fishes examined had become mature by the end of the second year. The average diameter of ripened eggs was 1.41 - 1.66 mm. They spawned in a period from May to August when …


Comparable Age Determination In Different Bony Structures Of Pleuronectes Flesus Luscus Pallas, 1811 Inhabiting The Black Sea, Nazmi̇ Polat, Derya Bostanci, Savaş Yilmaz Jan 2001

Comparable Age Determination In Different Bony Structures Of Pleuronectes Flesus Luscus Pallas, 1811 Inhabiting The Black Sea, Nazmi̇ Polat, Derya Bostanci, Savaş Yilmaz

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The aim of this study is to determine the most reliable bony structure for ageing of Pleuronectes flesus luscus inhabiting the Black Sea. The age determination method and its accuracy are the most important subjects for the evaluation of age-weight-length relationships in fisheries biology, since the estimates of survival, growth and mortality rates, and the analysis of year classes and recruitment all depend on age structure. In this study, scales, vertebrae and otoliths removed from each fish were examined by two readers three times each without reference to any data except the date of capture. The precision of readers and …


Larval Rearing Of The Black Sea Turbot, Scophthalmus Maximus (Linnaeus, 1758), Under Laboratory Conditions, Temel Şahi̇n Jan 2001

Larval Rearing Of The Black Sea Turbot, Scophthalmus Maximus (Linnaeus, 1758), Under Laboratory Conditions, Temel Şahi̇n

Turkish Journal of Zoology

To establish a seed production technique for Black Sea turbot, Scophthalmus maximus, eggs and larvae were observed under artificial rearing conditions. Larvae were obtained artificially from eggs of tank-held broodstock. The egg fertilization was 27.6% and the fertilized eggs were 1.213±0.063 mm in diameter, were spherical pelagic and had one oil globule. From an initial length of 3.12±0.14 mm on day 0, the larvae grown to 167.28±15.32 mm in the normal group and to 159.98±12.25 mm in the abnormal group on day 246. The feeding regime consisted of Nannochloropsis oculata, Brachionus plicatilis, Artemia, and granule feed. The survival rates were …


Stomach Contents Of The Catfish (Clarias Gariepinus Burchell, 1822) In The River Asi (Turkey), Şükran Özdi̇lek Yalçin, İhsan Akyurt, Kemal Solak Jan 2001

Stomach Contents Of The Catfish (Clarias Gariepinus Burchell, 1822) In The River Asi (Turkey), Şükran Özdi̇lek Yalçin, İhsan Akyurt, Kemal Solak

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Natural food items of catfish (Clarias gariepinus Burchell, 1822) were investigated in the River Asi from September 1996 to October 1998. Analyses of stomach contents showed that the catfish feed basically on Arthropoda, mostly Diptera larvae, and on plant materials to a considerable extent. A successful filter feeding was observed, especially during the summer period.


Macrophyte-Dominated Clearwater State Of Lake Mogan, S. Levent Burnak, Meryem Bekli̇oğlu Jan 2000

Macrophyte-Dominated Clearwater State Of Lake Mogan, S. Levent Burnak, Meryem Bekli̇oğlu

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, the water chemistry and zooplankton community of Lake Mogan studied between March 1997 and April 1998. Small-scale industries, crop-farming, urban settlement of the municipality of Gölbaşı with the untreated raw sewage effluent and recreational activities are examples of the human impact within the catchment and the lake, leading to high loading of DIN and TP into the lake via the inflows. However, the natural wetland with the dense reedbeds (Çölovası or ‚Çökek Bataklığı), located on the southern end of the lake, appear to act as a sink for these nutrients. Therefore, the in-lake concentartions of DIN and …


A Study On The Hibernation Of Spermophilus Xanthoprymnus (Bennet, 1835) (Mammalia: Rodentia) In Turkey, Nuri̇ Yi̇ği̇t, Ercüment Çolak, Mustafa Sözen, Şaki̇r Özkurt Jan 2000

A Study On The Hibernation Of Spermophilus Xanthoprymnus (Bennet, 1835) (Mammalia: Rodentia) In Turkey, Nuri̇ Yi̇ği̇t, Ercüment Çolak, Mustafa Sözen, Şaki̇r Özkurt

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, the hibernation of ground squirrels ( Spermophilus xanthoprymnus) distributed in Central Anatolia were studied in laboratory and field conditions. According to our findings, the hibernation period of ground squirrels began at the end of August and terminated in mid February. The longest and shortest hibernation bouts of ground squirrels were found to be 100 and 21 days, respectively. In this period, the longest ununterrupted hibernation was 13 days. Ground squirrels gained weight during the early months of summer and then lost weight constantly throughout hibernation period. No marked periodic cycles were observed in the periods of weight …


An Evaluation Of The Water Quality Of Yuvarlakçay Stream,In The Köycegiz-Dalyan Protected Area, Sw Turkey, Ni̇lgün Kazanci, Muzaffer Dügel Jan 2000

An Evaluation Of The Water Quality Of Yuvarlakçay Stream,In The Köycegiz-Dalyan Protected Area, Sw Turkey, Ni̇lgün Kazanci, Muzaffer Dügel

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The longitudinal and seasonal distribution of macroinvertebrates and the physical and chemical variables of Yuvarlak Stream in the Köycegiz-Dalyan Protected Area in South-Western Turkey were studied between April 1992 and April 1993. The diversity, frequency, dominance, abundance and similarity of macroinvertebrates through the year were recorded. In addition, the Belgian Biotic Index was used as a biological criterion for the assessment of water quality for the first time in Turkey. According to the physico-chemical variables and the distribution of benthic macroinvertebrates, continuous slight and moderate organic pollution exists in the stream. The monitoring of the water quality of Yuvarlakçay Stream …


The Role Of Phenotypic Plasticity In Host Race Formation And Sympatric Speciation In Phytophagous Insects, Particularly In Aphids, Gazi̇ Görür Jan 2000

The Role Of Phenotypic Plasticity In Host Race Formation And Sympatric Speciation In Phytophagous Insects, Particularly In Aphids, Gazi̇ Görür

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The genetic structure of aphid populations has received increasing attention as a result of the evolution of insecticide resistance, the appearance of biotypes overcoming plant resistance and the increasing spread of aphid-born viruses. How can they manage to use different hosts and overcome insecticide and plants' morphological barriers? Recently, plasticity has been given more attention in ecological and evolutionary contexts as a specific adaptation to environmental variability. Phenotypic variation is crucial to a comprehension of evolutionary mechanisms, especially phenotypic host race formation and sympatric speciation in aphids. It is becoming clear that phenotypic plasticity is a fundamental component of evolutionary …


A Study On The Fishes Of Edremit Bay (Aegean Sea)Hatice Torcu, Zeliha Aka, Hati̇ce Torcu, Zeli̇ha Aka Jan 2000

A Study On The Fishes Of Edremit Bay (Aegean Sea)Hatice Torcu, Zeliha Aka, Hati̇ce Torcu, Zeli̇ha Aka

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This investigation was carried out for the determination of fish species living in Edremit Bay (Aegean Sea). Morphometric and meristic characters of fishes caught by trawl and various nets from five stations determined in Edremit Bay in the years 1996- 1997 were examined. Some morphological and ecological properties, local names and distributions to stations of 68 determined species are given. These species are new records for Edremit Bay of Aegean Sea.


A Preliminary Study On The Ostracoda (Crustacea) Fauna Of Lake Aksehir, Selçuk Altinsaçli, Mustafa Kiliç, Songül Altinsaçli Jan 2000

A Preliminary Study On The Ostracoda (Crustacea) Fauna Of Lake Aksehir, Selçuk Altinsaçli, Mustafa Kiliç, Songül Altinsaçli

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, material was collected from Lake Aksehir in the years 1997 to 1999. The materials, collected from six localities, were evaluated and eleven speceis (Ilyocypris biplicata, Ilyocypris gibba, Candona angulata, Candona compressa, Candona neglecta, Eucypris zenkeri, Cyprinotus salinus, Heterocypris incongruens, Ilyodromus olivaceus, Cypridopsis vidua, Limnocythere inopinata) belonging to eight genera were determined.


Freshwater Isopod Species (Crustacea) Of Turkish Thrace And Their Distribution, Belgi̇n Çamur Eli̇pek, Ti̇mur Kirgiz Jan 2000

Freshwater Isopod Species (Crustacea) Of Turkish Thrace And Their Distribution, Belgi̇n Çamur Eli̇pek, Ti̇mur Kirgiz

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This study was undertaken to determine the freshwater Isopod fauna of Turkish Thrace. Samples were collected during the years 1985-1987, 1989-1992 and 1994-1997. According to the results, Asellus (Asellus) aquaticus(L.) Racovitza, Asellus (Asellus) hilgendorfiBovallius, Asellus (Proasellus) infirmus Birstein belonging to the genus Asellus of the Asellidae family and Jaera (Jaera) sarsi Valkanov belonging to the genus Jaeraof the Janiridae family were determined. Of the species, Asellus (Asellus) hilgendorfi Bovallius, Asellus (Proasellus) infirmus Birstein and Jaera (Jaera) sarsi Valkanov are new records for Turkey. The worldwide distributions of these species are included.


A Taxonomical Study On The Rotifer Fauna Of Yedigöller (Bolu-Turkey), Ahmet Altindağ Jan 2000

A Taxonomical Study On The Rotifer Fauna Of Yedigöller (Bolu-Turkey), Ahmet Altindağ

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The study was carried out at Yedigöller (Turkey) between January and November, 1997. Thirty-one species of rotifers were identified, all of which were new for Yedigöller. Three species ( Dicronophorus caudatus, Synchaeta lokowitziana, Trichocerca bidens ) were new records for the Turkish fauna.


The Ciliate Fauna In The Digestive System Of Rana Ridibunda(Amphibia: Anura) I: Balantidium (Balantidiidae, Trichostomatida), Naci̇ye Gülkiz Şenler, İsmai̇l Yildiz Jan 2000

The Ciliate Fauna In The Digestive System Of Rana Ridibunda(Amphibia: Anura) I: Balantidium (Balantidiidae, Trichostomatida), Naci̇ye Gülkiz Şenler, İsmai̇l Yildiz

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Balantidium spp. living in the digestive system of Rana ridibunda in Van were determined. Five species belonging to the genus Balantidiumwere distinguished. Of these, one new species was recognized, described as Balantidium vanensisn. sp. This study reports for the first time the presence of B. helenae, B. claperedei and B. giganteumin the digestive system of R. ridibunda. These species are also new records for the protozoan fauna of Turkey. There was only B. duodeni in the duodenum and B. elongatum in the intestinal part next to the duodenum. The species of the genus Balantidium in the rectum constituted 50.21% of …


New Rumen Ciliates From Turkish Domestic Cattle ( Bos Taurus L.): 2. Epidinium Graini N. Sp. (Ophryoscolecidae, Entodiniomorphida), Bayram Göçmen Jan 2000

New Rumen Ciliates From Turkish Domestic Cattle ( Bos Taurus L.): 2. Epidinium Graini N. Sp. (Ophryoscolecidae, Entodiniomorphida), Bayram Göçmen

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In the course of examining rumen contents obtained from 30 domestic cattle ( Bos taurus L.) in the vicinity of İzmir, Turkey, somewhat similar but unusual forms of epidinia were observed. These ciliated protozoa were observed in six of the animals with a frequency of 20.00%, and this study is concerned with their classification into a species, Epidinium graini n. sp. All the protozoa identified as belonging to this species were divided into three formae, E. graini f. graini n. f., E. graini f. caudatricoronatum n. f. and E. graini f. caudaquadricoronatum n. f.. These species have 2-4 transversally periplasmic …


Some Reproduction Characteristics Of Capoeta Tinca (Heckel, 1843) Living In The Oltu Stream Of Çoruh Basin, Ayhan Yildirim, M. Sitki Aras Jan 2000

Some Reproduction Characteristics Of Capoeta Tinca (Heckel, 1843) Living In The Oltu Stream Of Çoruh Basin, Ayhan Yildirim, M. Sitki Aras

Turkish Journal of Zoology

913 specimens of Capoeta tinca (Heckel, 1843) were analysed in Oltu Stream-Çoruh Basin from August, 1994 to July, 1996. It was determined that the age distribution in the population varied between I and XII, but age group III was dominant in number. The sexual maturity of specimens in the population were complete at the age of II in males and III in females, and they spawned between May and July when water temperature was 16°C. Fecundity was on average 5561±833 eggs/female and was related to fork length, total weight, age and gonad weight.


The Metabolism Of Oxalic Acid, Mahmut Çalişkan Jan 2000

The Metabolism Of Oxalic Acid, Mahmut Çalişkan

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Oxalic acid is a widely occurring natural product of animals, plants and other organisms. It sometimes occurs as a free acid, but more commonly as a calcium salt. Organisms exhibit various levels of oxalate content which even show fluctuations among the organs of the same individual. Although oxalate seems to engage in the metabolism and adaptation of animals, plants and fungi, its mechanism is far from being completely understood. There is now an appreciable body of information regarding the occurrence and significance of oxalic acid in living tissues but the data are widely scattered in various scientific areas due to …


A Histochemical Study Of The Origin Regions Of The Triceps Muscle Of The Sparrow (Passer Domesticus), Fati̇me Geyi̇koğlu, Abdullah Özkaral Jan 2000

A Histochemical Study Of The Origin Regions Of The Triceps Muscle Of The Sparrow (Passer Domesticus), Fati̇me Geyi̇koğlu, Abdullah Özkaral

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The muscle fibers in the origin regions of the triceps muscle of Passer domesticuswere characterized histochemically on the basis of their myofibrillar adenosine triphosphatase (mATPase) activity after acidic and alkaline preincubations. Muscle fibers were identified as type II (alkaline-stable/acid-labile mATPase activity) and type III (alkaline-stable/acid-stable mATPase activity). The number of type II fibers was higher in the muscle studied (83%) and this was found to be significant.


Comparision Of Methods Used For Determination Of Total Volatile Basic Nitrogen (Tvb-N) In Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss), Fati̇h Özoğul, Yeşi̇m Özoğul Jan 2000

Comparision Of Methods Used For Determination Of Total Volatile Basic Nitrogen (Tvb-N) In Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss), Fati̇h Özoğul, Yeşi̇m Özoğul

Turkish Journal of Zoology

TVB-N (total volatile basic nitrogen) concentration in fish muscle was used as an index of freshness quality to compare the spoilage of rainbow trout wrapped in cling film and in aluminium foil. TVB-N levels in different muscle tissue and in the whole fish were measured every two days for a period of 16 days at 4-6°C. In addition, three different methods of determining of TVB-N were evaluated in terms of sensitivity, reliability, speed, and cost. Regardless of the method of analysis, there was an increase in the level of TVB-N during storage, especially after 7-9 days. In general, the trend …