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Diversity And Evenness Of Birds During Seasonal Paddy Farming Practice In Southwestern Sarawak, Ivana Berlinda Bilang, Mohamad Fizl Sidq Ramji, Siti Nurlydia Sazali, Andrew Alek Tuen, Wan Nurainie Wan Ismail
Diversity And Evenness Of Birds During Seasonal Paddy Farming Practice In Southwestern Sarawak, Ivana Berlinda Bilang, Mohamad Fizl Sidq Ramji, Siti Nurlydia Sazali, Andrew Alek Tuen, Wan Nurainie Wan Ismail
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The influence of seasonal paddy farming activities on the paddy field environment and its composition of birds could be visually observed but has yet to be systematically studied and is still relatively understudied in Malaysian Borneo. Earlier research relied solely on point counts and not using line transects or mist nets for data collection could have resulted in missing and biased findings. Thus, this study aims to evaluate and compare species diversity and evenness of birds in different paddy stages in southwestern Sarawak with previous studies conducted in the region. We reported a higher species richness than previous reports from …
Length-Weight Relationships And Condition Factor Of 30 Species From The Upper Syr Darya Drainage, Uzbekistan, Obboskhon Azamov, Sharofiddin Khalimov, Sultonbek Gulomov, Dildorakhon Komilova, Yorkinoy Kayumova, Murodjon Rakhmonov, Shahnoza Abdulatipova, Ominakhon Gafurova, Kholidakhon Komilova, Mushtariy Asrolova, Dilafruz Urmonova, Bakhtiyor Sheraliev
Length-Weight Relationships And Condition Factor Of 30 Species From The Upper Syr Darya Drainage, Uzbekistan, Obboskhon Azamov, Sharofiddin Khalimov, Sultonbek Gulomov, Dildorakhon Komilova, Yorkinoy Kayumova, Murodjon Rakhmonov, Shahnoza Abdulatipova, Ominakhon Gafurova, Kholidakhon Komilova, Mushtariy Asrolova, Dilafruz Urmonova, Bakhtiyor Sheraliev
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Length-weight relationships (LWR) were estimated for 30 fish species i.e. Abbottina rivularis, Alburnus chalcoides, A. oblongus, A. taeniatus, Carassius gibelio, Channa argus, Cottus spinulosus, Cyprinus carpio, Gambusia holbrooki, Glyptosternon oschanini, Gobio lepidolaemus, Hemiculter leucisculus, Hypophthalmichthys nobilis, Iskandaria kuschakewitschi, Luciobarbus conocephalus, Micropercops cinctus, Opsariichthys bidens, Pelecus cultratus, Petroleuciscus squaliusculus, Pseudorasbora parva, Rhinogobius cf. lindbergi, Rhodeus ocellatus, Sabanejewia aralensis, Salmo oxianus, Schizothorax eurystomus, Triplophysa daryoae, T. elegans, T. ferganaensis, T. labiata, and T. strauchii from the Upper Syr Darya drainage, Uzbekistan. The LWR parameters were determined using a linear logarithmic regression model of weight against length in which values for the slope …
Diversity Of Porifera Along The Coasts Of Türkiye, Alper Evcen, Bülent Topaloğlu
Diversity Of Porifera Along The Coasts Of Türkiye, Alper Evcen, Bülent Topaloğlu
Turkish Journal of Zoology
This study compiled data on the distribution of sponge species on the coasts of Türkiye. The checklist consists of 183 speciesbelonging to 52 families, 16 orders, and 3 classes. The orders Haplosclerida (32 species), Poecilosclerida (28 species), Tetractinellida (26species), Dictyoceratida (21 species), and Suberitida (18 species) have the highest numbers of species found in the region. The Aegeancoast has the highest number of sponge species (155 species), followed by the Sea of Marmara (84 species), the Levantine coast (50species), and the Black Sea coast (24 species). Among the species, Niphates toxifera and Paraleucilla magna are alien species. A total of …
Diversity Of Cnidaria And Ctenophora From The Coasts Of Türkiye, Meli̇h Ertan Çinar, Şermi̇n Açik, Hali̇m Vedat Aker
Diversity Of Cnidaria And Ctenophora From The Coasts Of Türkiye, Meli̇h Ertan Çinar, Şermi̇n Açik, Hali̇m Vedat Aker
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The compilation of papers on the phyla Cnidaria and Ctenophora inhabiting the coasts of Türkiye (Black Sea, Sea of Marmara,Aegean Sea, and Levantine Sea) together with the new records of cnidarian species presented in this study yielded 296 cnidarian and8 ctenophore species. Among the cnidarian groups, Hydrozoa were represented by 160 species, Scyphozoa by 16 species, Anthozoa by87 species, and Myxozoa by 31 species. The number of species of cnidarians and ctenophores varies greatly between regions due to thedifferent environmental conditions of the seas and the level of scientific effort in each sea. A total of 47 cnidarian and five …
Diversity Of Platyhelminthes, Xenacoelomorpha, Nematoda, Acanthocephala, Brachiopoda, Kinorhyncha, Nemertea, Chaetognatha, Tardigrada, Gastrotricha, Rotifera, Phoronida, Echinodermata And Chordata (Tunicata, Cephalochordata And Hemichordata) From The Coasts Of Türkiye, Meli̇h Ertan Çinar, Derya Ürkmez, Baki̇ Yokeş
Diversity Of Platyhelminthes, Xenacoelomorpha, Nematoda, Acanthocephala, Brachiopoda, Kinorhyncha, Nemertea, Chaetognatha, Tardigrada, Gastrotricha, Rotifera, Phoronida, Echinodermata And Chordata (Tunicata, Cephalochordata And Hemichordata) From The Coasts Of Türkiye, Meli̇h Ertan Çinar, Derya Ürkmez, Baki̇ Yokeş
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The current biodiversity of 14 phyla, namely Platyhelminthes, Xenacoelomorpha, Nematoda, Acanthocephala, Brachiopoda,Kinorhyncha, Nemertea, Chaetognatha, Tardigrada, Gastrotricha, Rotifera, Phoronida, Echinodermata, and Chordata (invertebratesonly, including the subphyla Tunicata, Cephalochordata, and Hemichordata) from the coasts of Türkiye is revisited. It was found thata total number of 695 species occur along all the coastlines of Türkiye, with the Black Sea being represented by 297 species, the Sea ofMarmara by 305 species, the Aegean Sea by 308 species, and the Levantine Sea by 204 species. The most species-rich phyla in theseregions were Platyhelminthes (249 species), Nematoda (131), Echinodermata (98), and Chordata (85). A total of …
Diversity Of Annelida From The Coasts Of Türkiye, Meli̇h Ertan Çinar, Şermi̇n Açik, Güley Kurt, Deni̇z Erdoğan Dereli̇
Diversity Of Annelida From The Coasts Of Türkiye, Meli̇h Ertan Çinar, Şermi̇n Açik, Güley Kurt, Deni̇z Erdoğan Dereli̇
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The compilation of scientific papers dealing with marine annelids (including Sipuncula) along the coasts of Türkiye (Black Sea, Sea of Marmara, Aegean Sea and Levantine Sea) together with the new records of polychaete species (22 species) presented in this study resulted in 827 species belonging to 63 families. Polychaeta were represented by 782 species, Sipuncula by 21 species, Oligochaeta by 18 species, Hirudinea by 5 species and Echiura by 1 species. Syllidae (127 species), Spionidae (57 species) and Serpulidae (56 species) were the most species-rich families and their numbers varied among the seas. Most annelid species were benthic (808 species), …
Diversity Of Mollusca Along The Coasts Of Türkiye, Bi̇lal Öztürk, Banu Bi̇tli̇s, Nesli̇han Türkçü
Diversity Of Mollusca Along The Coasts Of Türkiye, Bi̇lal Öztürk, Banu Bi̇tli̇s, Nesli̇han Türkçü
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The present study is based on a species list published in 2014 and a compilation of data from papers on marine molluscs along the coasts of Türkiye published from that date until the end of April 2024, along with six new records presented herein. Mollusca were represented by 1133 species classified into 7 classes, 255 families and 617 genera on the Turkish coasts. The Pyramidellidae (92 species) and Rissoidae (64 species) were species-rich mollusc families. Most of the listed molluscs were benthic, except for 26 pelagic species and 119 parasitic taxa. The Aegean Sea has the highest number of species …
Diversity Of Marine Arthropoda Along The Coasts Of Türkiye, Ahmet Kerem Bakir, Hali̇m Vedat Aker, Özge Özgen, Furkan Durucan
Diversity Of Marine Arthropoda Along The Coasts Of Türkiye, Ahmet Kerem Bakir, Hali̇m Vedat Aker, Özge Özgen, Furkan Durucan
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The aim of this publication is to compile an updated list of marine arthropod species reported from the coasts of Türkiye. As of the first half of 2024, a total of 1886 arthropod species have been reported in the marine and brackish water environments of Türkiye. The class Malacostraca, having the highest number of species, is followed by Copepoda, Ostracoda, Arachnida, Pycnogonida, Thecostraca, Branchiopoda, and Insecta in terms of species diversity. Additionally, 83 alien species have been identified.
Diversity Of Fishes Along The Coast Of Türkiye, Murat Bi̇lecenoğlu
Diversity Of Fishes Along The Coast Of Türkiye, Murat Bi̇lecenoğlu
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The Turkish marine fish diversity was revised and updated in this study based on data published in the last decade. There arecurrently 552 species in the inventory, reflecting an increase of 7.8% since the previous checklist and belonging to the classes of Teleostei(479 spp.), Elasmobranchii (68 spp.), Chondrostei (3 spp.), Petromyzonti (1 sp.), and Holocephali (1 sp.). Twelve species were excludedfrom the faunal list due to the lack of valid proof of their presence, the distribution ranges of an additional 12 species were corrected, twonew records (Istiompax indica (Cuvier, 1832) and Mola alexandrini (Ranzani, 1839)) previously unknown from Türkiye were …
Diversity Of Marine Tetrapods (Reptiles, Seabirds, And Mammals) Along The Coasts Of Türkiye, Harun Güçlüsoy, Ortaç Onmuş
Diversity Of Marine Tetrapods (Reptiles, Seabirds, And Mammals) Along The Coasts Of Türkiye, Harun Güçlüsoy, Ortaç Onmuş
Turkish Journal of Zoology
This paper presents the occurrence of a total of 72 marine tetrapod species, comprising 3 sea turtles, 54 seabirds, and 15 marine mammals. The distribution of each reported species along the Black Sea, Sea of Marmara, Aegean, and Levantine coasts of Türkiye is described with key references.
Diversity Of Bryozoa Along The Coasts Of Türkiye, Ferah Koçak, Si̇nem Aydin
Diversity Of Bryozoa Along The Coasts Of Türkiye, Ferah Koçak, Si̇nem Aydin
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The current status of bryozoan species distributed along the coast of Türkiye were revised and an updated checklist including 185 species (24 cyclostomatids, 20 ctenostomatids and 141 cheilostomatids) was presented. Cheilostomes largely prevail (141 species, 87 genera and 50 families) followed by cyclostomes (24 species, 15 genera and 9 families) and ctenostomes (20 species, 9 genera and 8 families) in bryozoan fauna of Türkiye. The distribution of species and genera highlights the Aegean Sea as the most diverse, hosting 146 species. In this study, Hornera frondiculata (Lamarck, 1816), Amathia verticillata (delle Chiaje, 1822), Bugulina fulva (Ryland, 1960), Tricellaria inopinata d'Hondt …
Morphometric And Meristic Differentiation Among Five Populations Of Delminichthys Ghetaldii (Actinopterygii, Cyprinidae) From Five Karst Fields In Eastern Herzegovina, Dušanka Berak Čihorić, Ana Marić, Danilo Mrdak, Predrag Simonović
Morphometric And Meristic Differentiation Among Five Populations Of Delminichthys Ghetaldii (Actinopterygii, Cyprinidae) From Five Karst Fields In Eastern Herzegovina, Dušanka Berak Čihorić, Ana Marić, Danilo Mrdak, Predrag Simonović
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The primary objectives of this study were to advance our understanding of the morphological intricacies exhibited by the endemic fish species, Delminichthys ghetaldii, commonly known as the Trebinje minnow, and to determine intraspecific morphological variability. The study involved the examination of 76 mature specimens collected from five distinct karst fields located within the Dinaric region of Eastern Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, since the year 2018. A comprehensive analysis of 22 morphometric and 8 meristic characters was conducted to unravel the underlying patterns of variation. Discriminant Function Analysis was employed for the thorough investigation of morphometric traits, whereas Canonical Correspondence Analysis …
Biosorption Of Ni (Ii), Pb (Ii) And Cu (Ii) Metal Ions On The Chitin Isolated From Spider Species Of Drassodes Lapidosus, Albulene Emini, Osman Seyyar, Yavuz Sürme
Biosorption Of Ni (Ii), Pb (Ii) And Cu (Ii) Metal Ions On The Chitin Isolated From Spider Species Of Drassodes Lapidosus, Albulene Emini, Osman Seyyar, Yavuz Sürme
Turkish Journal of Zoology
This study evaluates the biosorption ability of chitin derived from a specific spider species namely Drassodes lapidosus (Walckenaer, 1802) belongs to Gnaphosidae family. The obtained chitin was characterized by fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis. In the alpha form of the obtained chitin, its thermal stability was observed to be 356.9 ℃ and, the Crl value was 69.16%. In addition, this chitin was used as a bioadsorbent to remove heavy metal ions such as Ni (II), Cu (II) and Pb (II) from the aqueous medium by solid phase extraction …
Green Turtle Nesting Activity On Yeniyurt Beach, Hatay, Türkiye: Six-Year Results (2017–2022), Bektaş Sönmez
Green Turtle Nesting Activity On Yeniyurt Beach, Hatay, Türkiye: Six-Year Results (2017–2022), Bektaş Sönmez
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Conducting long-term conservation and monitoring activities for sea turtles provides a more precise depiction of their population status compared to studies conducted across a single year. The frequency of the nesting activity may fluctuate dramatically over time, depending on the environmental conditions. This study aimed to examine the nest count, female abundance, and reproductive output of green turtles on Yeniyurt beach in the eastern Mediterranean between 2017 and 2022. The beach was surveyed annual monitoring at consistent intervals. Temporal variations in the number of nests and the abundance of females were analyzed using the Mann-Kendall and Sen Slope tests. A …
Effects Of Microplastics On Aquatic Organisms: A Comprehensive Review, Sedat Gündoğdu, İrem Nur Yeşi̇lyurt, Zohaib Abbas, Makbule Baylan
Effects Of Microplastics On Aquatic Organisms: A Comprehensive Review, Sedat Gündoğdu, İrem Nur Yeşi̇lyurt, Zohaib Abbas, Makbule Baylan
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Microplastics (MPs) are pervasive pollutants that pose significant threats to marine ecosystems. This review examines the impact of MPs on marine organisms, highlighting key areas of concern and knowledge gaps.The aim of this paper is to synthesize recent findings on the occurrence and biological impacts of MPs in marine environments. For this purpose a total of 171 studies conducted in different geographical regions were examined in order to ascertain the interaction of numerous vertebrate and invertebrate taxonomic groups with microplastic. Based on this analysis the pathways through which MPs enter marine ecosystems and their interactions with marine organisms were examined. …
Summer Daily Activity Patterns Of Mountain Rock Lizards Of The Balkan Peninsula (Dinarolacerta Spp.), Katarina Ljubisavljević, Nataša Tomašević Kolarov, Aleksandar Urošević, Lidija Leković, Snežana Vuksanović, Tanja D. Vukov
Summer Daily Activity Patterns Of Mountain Rock Lizards Of The Balkan Peninsula (Dinarolacerta Spp.), Katarina Ljubisavljević, Nataša Tomašević Kolarov, Aleksandar Urošević, Lidija Leković, Snežana Vuksanović, Tanja D. Vukov
Turkish Journal of Zoology
We studied the daily activity patterns of Dinarolacerta rock lizards, endemic to the Dinaric mountains of the Western Balkans, during the summer season. The study was conducted in Montenegro at four sites for D. mosorensis and three sites for D. montenegrina. The air temperature at which the lizards were observed varied significantly both within and between species and decreased with altitude, while the temperature of the rocky ground was more stable and higher than air temperature at each study site. Males and females of both species displayed similar activity patterns, while immatures tended to be active at the time when …
Study Of Avian Migration Patterns Using Stable Isotope Analysis In The Galite Archipelago, Tunisia, Hsan Ben Jemaa, Said Nouira, François Fourel, Ilham Bentaleb
Study Of Avian Migration Patterns Using Stable Isotope Analysis In The Galite Archipelago, Tunisia, Hsan Ben Jemaa, Said Nouira, François Fourel, Ilham Bentaleb
Turkish Journal of Zoology
This research employed stable isotope analysis to investigate the migratory patterns and geographic origins of the Eleonora's falcon (Falco eleonorae) and its associated prey species within the Galite Archipelago, Tunisia. Feathers collected from both juvenile and adult falcons, along with their prey, were analysed for deuterium isotopic composition using the "Isorix" package in R, which facilitated the geographic assignment based on stable isotope ratios. The results demonstrated no significant difference in deuterium values (δ2H) between adult and juvenile falcons, indicating a lack of geographical variation in moulting locations among the different age groups. However, the isotopic data for adult falcons …
Dietary Observations Of Adult Pleurodema Nebulosum (Anura: Leptodactylidae) From Argentina, Gabriel Natalio Castillo, Cynthia J. González- Rivas
Dietary Observations Of Adult Pleurodema Nebulosum (Anura: Leptodactylidae) From Argentina, Gabriel Natalio Castillo, Cynthia J. González- Rivas
Turkish Journal of Zoology
This study is the first to examine the diet composition of adult Pleurodema nebulosum specimens based on an analysis of the gastrointestinal contents of 78 individuals. Analyzed herein were 40 specimens from a site disturbed due to anthropogenic action and 38 from a protected area in Argentina. Differences were found in the trophic consumption at both sites. In the protected area, P. nebulosum presented an active foraging mode, with a diet specialized in prey items from the Formicidae family. At the disturbed site, this amphibian showed a sit-and-wait foraging mode, with a generalist diet where it consumes Hemiptera and Coleoptera. …
Spatial And Temporal Nesting Pattern Of Sea Turtles In Alas Purwo National Park, And Itsimplications For Conservation Management Practices, Nia Kurniawan, Novita Kusuma Wardani, Noviyani Utami, Muhammad Asyraf Rijalullah, Miftah Farid Assiddiqy, Awang Gitayana, Hartono Hartono, Muhammad Fathoni, Andreas Bandang Hardian
Spatial And Temporal Nesting Pattern Of Sea Turtles In Alas Purwo National Park, And Itsimplications For Conservation Management Practices, Nia Kurniawan, Novita Kusuma Wardani, Noviyani Utami, Muhammad Asyraf Rijalullah, Miftah Farid Assiddiqy, Awang Gitayana, Hartono Hartono, Muhammad Fathoni, Andreas Bandang Hardian
Turkish Journal of Zoology
As a sea turtle conservation area, Alas Purwo National Park (APNP) shows different patterns in the four species of turtles thathave nesting records, such as an increase in Olive Ridley Turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea), stability in Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas), anda decline in Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) and Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea). During the survey, which lastedfrom January to July 2023, we discovered that each type of sea turtle preferred nesting sites at specific hypothetical stations, except forthe L. olivacea, which nested at all hypothetical stations along Pancur-Cungur Coast. We also discovered that it is highly encouragedto continue relocations that have …
Modeling Habitat Suitability And Current Distribution Of The Relicted Maghreb Magpie (Pica Mauritanica), Kamel Eddine Mederbal, Mohcen Menaa, Abdallah Aouadi, Lamia Boutabia, Lamia Bensaâd-Bendjedid, Khalladi Mederbal, Amira Bouderbala, Abderrahmane Chebli, Salah Telailia
Modeling Habitat Suitability And Current Distribution Of The Relicted Maghreb Magpie (Pica Mauritanica), Kamel Eddine Mederbal, Mohcen Menaa, Abdallah Aouadi, Lamia Boutabia, Lamia Bensaâd-Bendjedid, Khalladi Mederbal, Amira Bouderbala, Abderrahmane Chebli, Salah Telailia
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The Maghreb Magpie (Pica mauritanica) is an endemic bird to North Africa, encompassing Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia. Unfortunately, its population is facing a significant decline primarily attributed to habitat loss and fragmentation resulting from urbanization and agricultural practices. Due to the lack of studies on habitat requirements of Pica mauritanica on a large scale, investigating the habitat preferences of this species and thereby understanding the potential threats, remains crucial for effective conservation strategies. We performed species distribution modeling (SDM), incorporating both occurrence records and predictor variables, to investigate the potentially suitable habitat and the factors influencing the distribution of the …
Limited Thermal Plasticity In High Mountain Tropical Water Bear, Juan Manuel Carvajalino-Fernández, Valentina Diaz-Galvis, Alan Dante Torres-Jaramillo
Limited Thermal Plasticity In High Mountain Tropical Water Bear, Juan Manuel Carvajalino-Fernández, Valentina Diaz-Galvis, Alan Dante Torres-Jaramillo
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Tardigrades, a phylum of microscopic organisms well known for their resistance to extreme conditions thanks to adaptations such as cryptobiosis, in which they are able to suspend their metabolism until more favorable conditions arise. These organisms are found in a wide range of environments, and high Andean mountains are not the exception, even though weather conditions are highly variable during the day, let alone a month. An experiment was thus conducted at 2600m in Bogotá, Colombia to evaluate the resistance of Macrobiotus sp. found on trees, three sets of fifteen tardigrades were exposed to 20 °C, 30 °C and 40 …
Artificial Light At Night On Nesting Beaches Of The Green Turtle, Chelonia Mydas, In The Eastern Mediterranean And Its Possible Effect On Populations, Noam Leader, Yaniv Levy, Oğuz Türkozan
Artificial Light At Night On Nesting Beaches Of The Green Turtle, Chelonia Mydas, In The Eastern Mediterranean And Its Possible Effect On Populations, Noam Leader, Yaniv Levy, Oğuz Türkozan
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Artificial light associated with coastal development is becoming one of the major threats to coastal biodiversity. Sea turtles are coastal breeders, and it is well-known that hatchlings tend to move toward lighter objects on the beach, which prevents them from reaching the sea. It is, therefore, essential to identify the impact of artificial light at night (ALAN) on the nesting beaches. Here, we investigated ALAN levels using imagery from satellites at important green turtle (Chelonia mydas) nesting beaches in the Mediterranean. Mean August radiance levels at nesting beaches ranged from 0.00473 nW/cm2sr (Northern Cyprus-South Karpaz Beach) to 14.44 nW/cm2sr (Turkey …
Identification Of Blood Meals In Field Collected Culex Pipiens, Anopheles Sacharovi And Culex Tritaeniorhynchus (Diptera: Culicidae) Using The Elisa Method, Fatma Bursali, Gi̇zem Anti̇ka, Sare İlknur Yavaşoğlu, Fati̇h Mehmet Şi̇mşek
Identification Of Blood Meals In Field Collected Culex Pipiens, Anopheles Sacharovi And Culex Tritaeniorhynchus (Diptera: Culicidae) Using The Elisa Method, Fatma Bursali, Gi̇zem Anti̇ka, Sare İlknur Yavaşoğlu, Fati̇h Mehmet Şi̇mşek
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Information obtained about the blood feeding behavior of mosquito populations in nature is important for understanding their vectorial capacity and evaluating their potential role in the transmission of vector-borne diseases. This study investigated the feeding patterns of Culex pipiens, Anopheles sacharovi and Culex tritaeniorhynchus by using ELISA method. A total of 435 blood-fed females were collected from the Aegean and Mediterranean regions of Türkiye between May 2021-September 2023. The types and numbers of potential domestic animal hosts were recorded in each village. Of the 372 blood meals tested, 348 gave a single host positive result mainly on bovine and human, …
Post-Mucilage Status Of The Teleost Fish Assemblages In The Sea Of Marmara, Mustafa Sari, Uğur Karadurmuş
Post-Mucilage Status Of The Teleost Fish Assemblages In The Sea Of Marmara, Mustafa Sari, Uğur Karadurmuş
Turkish Journal of Zoology
A frightening mucilage event occurred in the Sea of Marmara (SoM) from November 2020 to July 2021, leaving devastating effects on maritime industries, fishing activities and the benthic ecosystem. The mucilage led to intense fish mortalities, particularly affecting species like smelt, anchovy, and picarel, with severe consequences for benthic ecosystems and various marine species. This study aims to analyze the possible long-term effects of the recent mucilage disaster on species diversity and biomass by assessing the current status of teleost fish assemblages in the SoM. The data set is based on bottom trawl surveys carried out at 52 points at …
Occlusal Surface Variations In Genetically-Identified Specimens Of The Genus Apodemus (Mammalia: Rodentia) Distributed In The Northern Anatolia Region And Three Turkish Islands: Gökçeada, Marmara Island And Bozcaada, Duygu Korkmaz, Engin Selvi̇, Nuri Yi̇ği̇t, Ercüment Çolak
Occlusal Surface Variations In Genetically-Identified Specimens Of The Genus Apodemus (Mammalia: Rodentia) Distributed In The Northern Anatolia Region And Three Turkish Islands: Gökçeada, Marmara Island And Bozcaada, Duygu Korkmaz, Engin Selvi̇, Nuri Yi̇ği̇t, Ercüment Çolak
Turkish Journal of Zoology
A total of 134 Apodemus samples, whose genetic diagnoses had been previously conducted, were morphologically examined from 39 localities in Northern Anatolia, Thrace, Gökçeada, Bozcaada and the Marmara Island. The variation boundaries of dental variations in the distribution areas of five Apodemus species (Apodemus flavicollis, Apodemus witherbyi, Apodemus sylvaticus, Apodemus uralensis, Apodemus mystacinus) included in the research were determined. The defining morphological characters of Apodemus species, which have a complex taxonomic status, and their variations according to regions were identified using samples that had undergone genetic diagnoses. It was determined whether geographical barriers such as the Marmara Sea, the Bosphorus …
The Common Wall Lizard Podarcis Muralis (Reptilia: Lacertidae) Shows Diverse Food Preferences And Intraspecific Difference: A Study Case From Bulgaria, Emiliya Vacheva, Borislav Naumov
The Common Wall Lizard Podarcis Muralis (Reptilia: Lacertidae) Shows Diverse Food Preferences And Intraspecific Difference: A Study Case From Bulgaria, Emiliya Vacheva, Borislav Naumov
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The Common wall lizard (Podarcis muralis) has the largest range among the genus Podarcis. Although there are a number of studies on its diet, data on regional level remains insufficient, particularly from a purely ecological perspective. We investigated 194 individual faecal samples of P. muralis obtained from two localities in western Bulgaria with the aim of clarifying the composition of the trophic spectrum of the species, as well as the intra-population characteristics in terms of age and sex. In one study site we compared the realized trophic niche (prey items from the faecal pellets) with the fundamental (invertebrates collected via …
Sexual Size Dimorphism Of Darevskia Schaekeli (Sauria: Lacertidae), Seyyed Saeed Hosseinian Yousefkhani, Saeed Morvari
Sexual Size Dimorphism Of Darevskia Schaekeli (Sauria: Lacertidae), Seyyed Saeed Hosseinian Yousefkhani, Saeed Morvari
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Sexual dimorphism has been established as one of the important evolutionary results in the process of sexual selection between males and females of different species. Distinct morphological features between males and females can also be seen in reptiles. Lizards of the genus Darevskia show sexual dimorphism, as Darevskia schaekeli was studied as an example. The morphological traits investigated between males and females of this species showed that head length, trunk length, length of forelimbs and hindlimbs as well as the number of femoral pores are more in males than in females. All these morphological traits, which were more in males …
Assessing Population Size And Survival Rate Of Pelophylax Bedriagae Caralitanus, In A Well-Protected Nature Park In Türkiye, Ayfer Şirin, Akın Kiraç, Gürçay Kıvanç Akyildiz, Eyup Başkale
Assessing Population Size And Survival Rate Of Pelophylax Bedriagae Caralitanus, In A Well-Protected Nature Park In Türkiye, Ayfer Şirin, Akın Kiraç, Gürçay Kıvanç Akyildiz, Eyup Başkale
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Estimating population trends provides valuable information for conservation biologists. Although there are many methods for estimating demographic rates, capture-mark-recapture (CMR) methods are known to be the most realistic method that can provide detailed data on individuals and populations, including the achievement of conservation goals. This study focused on determining the population trend of Pelophylax bedriagae caralitanus, Beyşehir frog using the CMR method in a protected area during the 2011 - 2019 breeding seasons. Our CMR data led to the selection of a model-considering constant survival rates, capture/recapture probabilities, and year-specific immigration/emigration patterns [Φ(··) y'(t) y''(t) p(··) = c(··) N(t)]-as the …
Description Of A New Species (Eucypris Dorlionensis N. Sp.) (Ostracoda, Crustacea)From Türkiye And A Cladistic Analysis Of The Genus Eucypris, Fi̇li̇z Batmaz, Mehmet Yavuzatmaca, Okan Külköylüoğlu
Description Of A New Species (Eucypris Dorlionensis N. Sp.) (Ostracoda, Crustacea)From Türkiye And A Cladistic Analysis Of The Genus Eucypris, Fi̇li̇z Batmaz, Mehmet Yavuzatmaca, Okan Külköylüoğlu
Turkish Journal of Zoology
This is the first clustering analysis of the 53 species of the genus Eucypris where we used 28 plesiomorphic and apomorphic character states in the Winclada/NONA program. Accordingly, Eucypris dorlionensis n. sp. was clustered within Group 2, in which the new species was clearly separated from the other species of the genus based on the shape of the carapace, presence of fine hair-like setae on the carapace surface, the position of the maximum height of the carapace, and length ratio of terminal claws of the second antenna. Eucypris dorlionensis n. sp. was collected from a trough in Eskişehir province in …
The Length-Weight Relationship And Condition Factors Of Coastal Small-Sized Adult And Juvenile Fish Species Following Dense Mucilage In The Sea Of Marmara, Türkiye, Yusuf Şen, İsmail Burak Daban, Alkan Özteki̇n, Adnan Ayaz, Uğur Altınağaç, Ali İşmen, Ahsen Yüksek, Uğur Özeki̇nci̇, Fikret Çakır, Tekin Demi̇rkiran, Gençtan Erman Uğur, Oğuzhan Ayaz, Buminhan Burkay Selçuk
The Length-Weight Relationship And Condition Factors Of Coastal Small-Sized Adult And Juvenile Fish Species Following Dense Mucilage In The Sea Of Marmara, Türkiye, Yusuf Şen, İsmail Burak Daban, Alkan Özteki̇n, Adnan Ayaz, Uğur Altınağaç, Ali İşmen, Ahsen Yüksek, Uğur Özeki̇nci̇, Fikret Çakır, Tekin Demi̇rkiran, Gençtan Erman Uğur, Oğuzhan Ayaz, Buminhan Burkay Selçuk
Turkish Journal of Zoology
To understand the ecosystem health of the Sea of Marmara following the dense mucilage event in 2021, growth indicators (length-weight relationships and condition factors) of coastal fish species were investigated. For this purpose, individuals were sampled during experimental fishing trials with beach seine nets between November 2021 and March 2022 from the Sea of Marmara, Türkiye. A total of 32 fish species belonging to 19 families were obtained. A total of 12 juvenile and 20 small-sized adult coastal fish species were identified, condition factors and length-weight relationships (LWRs) were calculated. The LWR results of this study reveal first findings as …