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The Morphology, Taxonomy, And Distribution Of Specimens Of Darevskia Clarkorum (Sauria: Lacertidae: Darevskia) Collected From Turkey’S Eastern Black Sea Region, Çeti̇n Ilgaz Jan 2007

The Morphology, Taxonomy, And Distribution Of Specimens Of Darevskia Clarkorum (Sauria: Lacertidae: Darevskia) Collected From Turkey’S Eastern Black Sea Region, Çeti̇n Ilgaz

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In all, 103 specimens of Clark's lizard, Darevskia clarkorum (Darevsky and Vedmederja, 1977), from 6 localities in the eastern Black Sea region of Turkey were examined in terms of pholidosis characteristics, morphometric measurements, and color and pattern features. Kolmogorov-Smirnov testing across all populations verified sexual dimorphism in the Ortacalar and Hemşin populations, regarding transversal series of ventral plates (P < 0.05). According to the Mann-Whitney U test, 16 pholidosis characteristics showed differences among the populations (P < 0.05). For comparison of morphometric measurements, 4 morphometric indices and ratios were developed. According to the results of independent t-testing, no differences were found between males and females among the populations. One-way variance analyses based on 4 morphometric indices and ratios confirmed that head index, snout-vent length/tail length, and tail length/total body length showed differences among the populations (P < 0.05). Regarding pholidosis characteristics (except rates of the presence of a masseteric plate and contact between the rostral and internasal plate), morphometric measurements, and color and pattern features, the specimens collected from 6 different localities were similar to D. clarkorum specimens mentioned in the literature. Furthermore, the known range of the species in Turkey has been extended.


Karyological And Some Morphological Characteristics Of Spalax Leucodon Nordmann, 1840 (Mammalia: Rodentia) Superspecies Around Kastamonu Province, Turkey, Mustafa Sözen, Murat Sevi̇ndi̇k, Ferhat Matur Jan 2006

Karyological And Some Morphological Characteristics Of Spalax Leucodon Nordmann, 1840 (Mammalia: Rodentia) Superspecies Around Kastamonu Province, Turkey, Mustafa Sözen, Murat Sevi̇ndi̇k, Ferhat Matur

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The karyotypes and morphology of 98 specimens of the subterranean mole rat Spalax leucodon Nordmann, 1840 across 18 localities in and around Kastamonu province were analysed. It was determined that S. leucodon has 2n = 54, NF = 72; 2n = 56, NF = 74; 2n = 58, NF = 74; 2n =60, NF = 74 in the populations from the Kastamonu region. According to these karyological findings based on chromosome morphology the diploid chromosome numbers of 2n = 56, 2n =58, and 2n = 60 determined here are new for Spalax leucodon in Turkey. Because diploid numbers of these …


Morphological And Biometrical Comparisons Of Mesocricetus Nehring, 1898 (Mammalia: Rodentia) Species Distributed In The Palaearctic Region, Nuri̇ Yi̇ği̇t, Ercüment Çolak, Rolf Gattermann, Karsten Neumann, Şaki̇r Özkurt, Muhammed Mouradi Gharakheloo, Peter Fritzsche, Reyhan Çolak Jan 2006

Morphological And Biometrical Comparisons Of Mesocricetus Nehring, 1898 (Mammalia: Rodentia) Species Distributed In The Palaearctic Region, Nuri̇ Yi̇ği̇t, Ercüment Çolak, Rolf Gattermann, Karsten Neumann, Şaki̇r Özkurt, Muhammed Mouradi Gharakheloo, Peter Fritzsche, Reyhan Çolak

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Currently, 4 species, Mesocricetus auratus, Mesocricetus raddei, Mesocricetus newtoni, and Mesocricetus brandti of the genus Mesocricetus are accepted as the valid taxa based on karyotype and morphologic features. A potential fifth species, Mesocricetus nigriculus, is under dispute and is currently listed as a subspecies of M. raddei, along with Mesocricetus raddei raddei and Mesocricetus raddei avaricus. UPGMA cluster analyses performed with biometrical measures confirm, only partially, the common separation of Mesocricetus hamsters into a Transcaucasian group with Mesocricetus newtoni, Mesocricetus brandti, and Mesocricetus auratus, and a Ciscaucasian group including the M. raddei subspecies. The status of M. nigriculus could not …


The Morphological Analysis Of Mus Domesticus And Mus Macedonicus (Mammalia: Rodentia) In Turkey, Ercüment Çolak, Nuri̇ Yi̇ği̇t, Mustafa Sözen, Reyhan Çolak, Şaki̇r Özkurt, Tolga Kankiliç, Teoman Kankiliç Jan 2006

The Morphological Analysis Of Mus Domesticus And Mus Macedonicus (Mammalia: Rodentia) In Turkey, Ercüment Çolak, Nuri̇ Yi̇ği̇t, Mustafa Sözen, Reyhan Çolak, Şaki̇r Özkurt, Tolga Kankiliç, Teoman Kankiliç

Turkish Journal of Zoology

We examined 529 specimens of Mus domesticus and Mus macedonicus from Turkey, in terms of their morphological, bacular, and phallic aspects. The zygomatic index (ZI) varied from 0.32 to 0.47 in M. domesticus, and 0.60 to 0.85 in M. macedonicus. The head plus body length/tail length (H+B/T) index varied from 0.87 to 1.05 in M. domesticus, and 1.08 to 1.78 in M. macedonicus. The zygomatic plate is straight or convex in M. domesticus and M. macedonicus. The ventral wing of the parietal is generally tortuous in M. domesticus and is protruding or straight in M. macedonicus. The anterolabial cusp on …


New Localities For Leptotyphlops Macrorhynchus (Jan, 1862) (Reptilia: Leptotyphlopidae) In Turkey, İsmai̇l Hakki Uğurtaş, Murat Sevi̇nç, Mehmet Öz, Rahşen S. Kaya Jan 2006

New Localities For Leptotyphlops Macrorhynchus (Jan, 1862) (Reptilia: Leptotyphlopidae) In Turkey, İsmai̇l Hakki Uğurtaş, Murat Sevi̇nç, Mehmet Öz, Rahşen S. Kaya

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Four new localities of Leptotyphlops macrorhynchus (JAN, 1862) were recorded in Turkey. Two of the localities were found within the previously known distribution area on the east side of the Fırat River, and the other 2 were found on the west side. As a result, the distribution range of Leptotyphlops macrorhynchus has been extended. Information about the morphological features of the captured specimens is given.


On Specimens Of Darevskia Armeniaca (Sauria: Lacertidae: Darevskia) Collected From Ardahan, Çeti̇n Ilgaz Jan 2006

On Specimens Of Darevskia Armeniaca (Sauria: Lacertidae: Darevskia) Collected From Ardahan, Çeti̇n Ilgaz

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Forty-seven Darevskia armeniaca specimens collected from 2 different localities in Ardahan were examined in terms of pholidosis characters, morphometric measurements and colour-pattern features. The 2 populations were differentiated from one another in terms of the number of supraciliar plates (left-right) (SCPa-SCPb), supralabial plates (left-right) (SRLa-SRLb) and transversal series of ventral plates (TVP) according to the results of the Mann-Whitney U test. An independent t-test based on morphometric measurements revealed significant differences in terms of the head index (HI) between the 2 populations. Regarding pholidosis characters, morphometric measurements and colour-pattern features, specimens collected from the 2 localities showed a similarity to …


On Viperid (Serpentes: Sauria) Specimens Collected From Northeastern Anatolia, İbrahi̇m Baran, Cemal Varol Tok, Kurtuluş Olgun, Fatma İret, Azi̇z Avci Jan 2005

On Viperid (Serpentes: Sauria) Specimens Collected From Northeastern Anatolia, İbrahi̇m Baran, Cemal Varol Tok, Kurtuluş Olgun, Fatma İret, Azi̇z Avci

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Specimens of Vipera eriwanensis and Vipera kaznakovi collected from northeastern Anatolia were examined in terms of morphological characters and compared with the relevant references. The distribution ranges of Vipera eriwanensis and Vipera kaznakovi were extended in Turkey by collecting specimens from new localities.


On The Distribution And Morphology Of The Steppe Viper, Vipera Eriwanensis (Reuss, 1933), From Gavur Mountain (Gümüşhane), Bi̇lal Kutrup, Ufuk Bülbül, Nurhayat Yilmaz Jan 2005

On The Distribution And Morphology Of The Steppe Viper, Vipera Eriwanensis (Reuss, 1933), From Gavur Mountain (Gümüşhane), Bi̇lal Kutrup, Ufuk Bülbül, Nurhayat Yilmaz

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Vipera eriwanensis (Reuss, 1933), known only from the localities of the eastern Aras River in Turkey, was morphologically examined and compared with the related species on the basis of one additional specimen from Gavur mountain (province Gümüşhane), situated outside the known localities. This information changed our knowledge of the total distribution of V. eriwanensis, clearly showing that this taxon has expanded its range at least 210 km to the west in eastern Turkey. Furthermore it differs from V. eriwanensis reported from Turkey, Armenia and Azerbaijan in having a lower number of mid-body scales and loreals, and a higher number of …


A Morphological Study On The Venom Apparatus Of Spider Larinioides Cornutus (Araneae, Araneidae), Külti̇ği̇n Çavuşoğlu, Abdullah Bayram, Meltem Maraş, Kürşat Çavuşoğlu, Tali̇p Kirindi Jan 2005

A Morphological Study On The Venom Apparatus Of Spider Larinioides Cornutus (Araneae, Araneidae), Külti̇ği̇n Çavuşoğlu, Abdullah Bayram, Meltem Maraş, Kürşat Çavuşoğlu, Tali̇p Kirindi

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The morphological structure of the venom apparatus of Larinioides cornutus was studied using a scanning electron microscope(SEM). The Venom glands are situated in the anterior cephalic part of the prosoma, and each gland consists of a long cylindrical part and an adjoining duct, which terminates at the tip of the cheliceral fang. Each chelicera consists of 2 parts: a stout basal part covered by hair, and a movable fang. There are parallel grooves on the dorsal surface of the fang. The ventral surface has hollows like saw teeth. A venom pore is situated on the subterminal part of the fang. …


Three New Localities For Rana Bedriagae Caralitana Arıkan, 1988 (Anura: Ranidae) In The West Mediterranean Region, Serdar Düşen, Mehmet Öz, Mehmet Rizvan Tunç, Yusuf Kumlutaş, Hakan Durmuş Jan 2004

Three New Localities For Rana Bedriagae Caralitana Arıkan, 1988 (Anura: Ranidae) In The West Mediterranean Region, Serdar Düşen, Mehmet Öz, Mehmet Rizvan Tunç, Yusuf Kumlutaş, Hakan Durmuş

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Thirty adult (16 males 14 females) Rana bedriagae caralitana specimens were investigated morphologically. According to results of the morphological analysis, the Kırkgöz (Antalya), Taşkesiği (Korkuteli/Antalya) and Girdev Plateau (Elmalı/Antalya) populations were included in Rana bedriagae caralitana. Furthermore, the distribution range of R. b. caralitana was extended to the northern part of the west Mediterranean Region.


A Morphological Study On The Venom Apparatus Of The Spider Agelena Labyrinthica (Araneae, Agelenidae), Nazi̇fe Yi̇ği̇t, Turan Güven, Abdullah Bayram, Külti̇ği̇n Çavuşoğlu Jan 2004

A Morphological Study On The Venom Apparatus Of The Spider Agelena Labyrinthica (Araneae, Agelenidae), Nazi̇fe Yi̇ği̇t, Turan Güven, Abdullah Bayram, Külti̇ği̇n Çavuşoğlu

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The morphology of the venom apparatus of the spider Agelena labyrinthica was studied using scanning electron microscopy. The venom apparatus, situated in the anterior of the prosoma, is composed of a pair of chelicerae and venom glands. Each chelicera consists of two parts, a stout basal segment covered by hair, and a movable articulated fang. There are regular, parallel fine grooves on the surface of the cheliceral fang. The venom pore is situated on the subterminal portion of the fang. All of the venom glands are the same size and are shaped like long tubes. Each gland is surrounded by …


Morphological And Karyological Characteristics Of Nannospalax Ehrenbergi (Nehring, 1898) (Rodentia: Spalacidae) From Hatay Province, Turkey, Yüksel Coşkun Jan 2004

Morphological And Karyological Characteristics Of Nannospalax Ehrenbergi (Nehring, 1898) (Rodentia: Spalacidae) From Hatay Province, Turkey, Yüksel Coşkun

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The material of 31 specimens of Nannospalax ehrenbergi was collected from 11 different localities in the Hatay region in south Anatolia. The specimens were studied in respect to their morphological and karyological characteristics in detail. Some taxonomic characteristics and measurements of the body and skull were investigated. The data obtained from the specimens were compared with the results of previously published accounts and with samples collected from more than 16 other localities in Turkey, Israel, Jordan and Egypt. The karyotypes of the Yayladağ populations have 2n = 48, NF = 74 and NFa = 70, whereas the karyotypes of the …


A Morphological And Taxonomical Study On The Subspecies Of The Lycian Salamander, Mertensiella Luschani, (Steindachner, 1891) (Urodela: Salamandridae), Mehmet Öz, Serdar Düşen, Mehmet Rizvan Tunç, Yusuf Kumlutaş, Hakan Durmuş, Yakup Kaska Jan 2004

A Morphological And Taxonomical Study On The Subspecies Of The Lycian Salamander, Mertensiella Luschani, (Steindachner, 1891) (Urodela: Salamandridae), Mehmet Öz, Serdar Düşen, Mehmet Rizvan Tunç, Yusuf Kumlutaş, Hakan Durmuş, Yakup Kaska

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The morphometric measurements of 10 taxonomically important characters, and the coloration features of the 8 subspecies of Mertensiella luschani were investigated and statistical analyses were carried out. The importance of these characters in distinguishing the subspecies is discussed and some of them were found to be very reliable, although some did not show any statistical differences among the subspecies of M. luschani. The mean total body length, and the ratio of the width of the parotid to its length were the most important; the ratio of head length to head and body length, the ratio of head width to head …


Faunistic And Morphological Studies On Ciliates (Protozoa, Ciliophora) From A Small Pond, With Responses Of Ciliate Populations To Changing Environmental Conditions, Naci̇ye Gülkiz Şenler, İsmai̇l Yildiz Jan 2004

Faunistic And Morphological Studies On Ciliates (Protozoa, Ciliophora) From A Small Pond, With Responses Of Ciliate Populations To Changing Environmental Conditions, Naci̇ye Gülkiz Şenler, İsmai̇l Yildiz

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Sixty-nine ciliate species were identified in 19 samples from a small pond covered by Lemna minor in Van, Turkey. Statistical analysis was employed to examine the relationships between ciliates and the physical and biological parameters. Total ciliate abundance appears to be related mainly with physical and biological factors such as the dissolved oxygen in the bottom layer and the volume of Lemna and temperature in the surface layer. Some species were investigated in detail using live observation, silver impregnation, and morphometry.


A Study On The Morphology, Karyology And Distribution Of Ellobius Fisher, 1814 (Mammalia: Rodentia) In Iran, Muhammed Mouradi Gharakheloo, Erkut Kivanç Jan 2003

A Study On The Morphology, Karyology And Distribution Of Ellobius Fisher, 1814 (Mammalia: Rodentia) In Iran, Muhammed Mouradi Gharakheloo, Erkut Kivanç

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, 180 mole-vole specimens collected from west, central, east and southeast Iran were investigated by morphological, biometrical and karyological methods. According to our findings, 3 different species, Ellobius fuscocapillus, Ellobius lutescens and Ellobius talpinus, are distributed in Iran. Karyological findings showed that E. fuscocapillus has 2n = 36 (NF = 58, NFa = 54), E. lutescens has 2n = 17 (NF = 34, NFa = 32) and E. talpinus has 2n = 52 (NF = 54, NFa = 50) chromosomes.


A Study On The Morphology And Karyology Of Nannospalax Nehringi (Satunin, 1898) (Rodentia: Spalacidae) From Northeast Anatolia, Turkey, Yüksel Coşkun Jan 2003

A Study On The Morphology And Karyology Of Nannospalax Nehringi (Satunin, 1898) (Rodentia: Spalacidae) From Northeast Anatolia, Turkey, Yüksel Coşkun

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Twenty-two (12 males, 10 females) specimens of Nannospalax nehringi, collected from Northeast Anatolia (Turkey), were used for morphological and karyological studies. The specimens from the Kars population have foramina on the premaxillonasal suture. These foramina are absent in the Erzurum, Ağrı and Van populations. The diploid number of chromosomes in the Erzurum and Kars population is 2n = 50. The number of chromosomal arms (NF) is 70 and the number of autosomal arms (NFa) is 66. Their karyotypes consist of nine pairs of metacentric and submetacentric autosomes and 15 pairs of acrocentric autosomes. The Ağrı and Van populations have 2n …


On An Asaccus Elisae (F. Werner, 1895) (Sauria: Gekkonidae) Specimen Collected From The Vicinity Of Nusaybin, Mardin, Cemal Varol Tok, Mehmet Kutsay Atatür, Durmuş Ci̇han Jan 2002

On An Asaccus Elisae (F. Werner, 1895) (Sauria: Gekkonidae) Specimen Collected From The Vicinity Of Nusaybin, Mardin, Cemal Varol Tok, Mehmet Kutsay Atatür, Durmuş Ci̇han

Turkish Journal of Zoology

A single Asaccus elisae specimen, which was caught from the vicinity of Nusaybin, Mardin in SE Anatolia, was examined morphologically. The previous known locality of the species in Anatolia was Birecik, near Şanlıurfa.


Morphological And Serological Investigations On The Mountain Frogs Of The Mid-Taurus Range Between East Longitudes 33^O And 36^O, Hüseyi̇n Arikan, Kurtuluş Olgun, Cemal Varol Tok, İ. Ethem Çevi̇k Jan 2001

Morphological And Serological Investigations On The Mountain Frogs Of The Mid-Taurus Range Between East Longitudes 33^O And 36^O, Hüseyi̇n Arikan, Kurtuluş Olgun, Cemal Varol Tok, İ. Ethem Çevi̇k

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In the present study, a total of 115 (65 , 50 ) specimens of mountain frogs from the mid-Taurus Range between east longitudes 33^o and 36^o were investigated from the morphological and serological points of view. From the data obtained, no differences were found at species level among the 3 populations from the region.


A Study On The Distribution, Morphology And Karyology Of Tatera Indica (Hardwicke, 1807) (Mammalia: Rodentia) In Turkey, Nuri̇ Yi̇ği̇t, Ercüment Çolak, Reyhan Çolak, Şaki̇r Özkurt, Mustafa Sözen Jan 2001

A Study On The Distribution, Morphology And Karyology Of Tatera Indica (Hardwicke, 1807) (Mammalia: Rodentia) In Turkey, Nuri̇ Yi̇ği̇t, Ercüment Çolak, Reyhan Çolak, Şaki̇r Özkurt, Mustafa Sözen

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The Habitat, external and cranial morphologies, and karyotype of Turkish specimens of Tatera indica are described for the first time with this study. It was determined that Tatera indica was located in uncultivated arid and semi-arid habitat in southeastern Turkey. Its external and cranial characteristics are consistent with those detailed in published papers. The karyotype of Tatera indica is composed of 2n = 68, NF = 84 and NFa = 80.


On Specimens Of Rana Ridibunda Pallas, 1771 (Anura: Ranidae) Collected From Isıklı Lake (Çivril-Denizli), Abi̇di̇n Budak, Cemal Varol Tok, Di̇nçer Ayaz Jan 2000

On Specimens Of Rana Ridibunda Pallas, 1771 (Anura: Ranidae) Collected From Isıklı Lake (Çivril-Denizli), Abi̇di̇n Budak, Cemal Varol Tok, Di̇nçer Ayaz

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this survey, 17 adult (3 , 14 ) Rana ridibunda specimens were investigated morphologically. The morphological characteristics of the Işıklı Lake specimens are in accordance with those given for R. r. caralitana (1). Furthermore, the distribution range of R. r. caralitana has now been extended.


Two New Localities For Lacerta Sicula Hieroglyphicaberthold, 1842 (Reptilia, Lacertidae), İsmai̇l Hakki Uğurtaş, Hi̇kmet Sami̇ Yildirimhan, Mehmet Öz Jan 2000

Two New Localities For Lacerta Sicula Hieroglyphicaberthold, 1842 (Reptilia, Lacertidae), İsmai̇l Hakki Uğurtaş, Hi̇kmet Sami̇ Yildirimhan, Mehmet Öz

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, we describe 13 Lacerta sicula hieroglyphica collected from the centre of Bursa and ‚Çakırca, a village about 10 km west of Iznik. The specimens, including their habitat characteristics and distribution, are described. This subspecies is known to live on islands in the Marmara Sea and in Istanbul. This is the first report of L. s. hieroglyphica from Bursa and ‚Çakırca village and therefore its distributional range is being extended to the south of the Marmara Sea.


A Study On Morphology And Karyology Of Prometheomys Schaposchnikowi Satunin, 1901 (Mammalia: Rodentia) In Turkey, Ercüment Çolak, Nuri̇ Yi̇ği̇t, Mustafa Sözen, Reyhan Çolak, Şaki̇r Özkurt Jan 1999

A Study On Morphology And Karyology Of Prometheomys Schaposchnikowi Satunin, 1901 (Mammalia: Rodentia) In Turkey, Ercüment Çolak, Nuri̇ Yi̇ği̇t, Mustafa Sözen, Reyhan Çolak, Şaki̇r Özkurt

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Karyological, morphological, bacular and phallic aspects of Prometheomys schaposchnikowi were examined based on 22specimens collected in Ardanuç and Ardahan. The diploid number of chromosomes is 2n=56, the number of autosomal arms isNFa=100, and the fundamental number is NF=104, the X chromosome is a large submetacentric, and the Y chromosome is thesmallest metacentric. In adults, sagittal crest begins in frontal region, ends in parietal region into two parts. The phallus is covered with spines. The length of phallus is 15.94 mm in average. The median part of distal baculum is 1.51 in length. Proximal baculum is 3.74 mm in length.


A Taxonomic Study On The Fish In The Basin Of Büyükçekmece Dam Lake, Müfi̇t Özuluğ Jan 1999

A Taxonomic Study On The Fish In The Basin Of Büyükçekmece Dam Lake, Müfi̇t Özuluğ

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This study was carried out to determine the fish fauna of the basin of Büyükçekmece Dam Lake and to study the taxonomic characteristics of the fish present. As a result of examined the 586 specimens collected between April 1995 and September 1997, it was revealed that 23 fish species, including 4 subspecies, belonging to 10 families, were found in the basin of Büyükçekmece Dam Lake. This paper gives the diagnostic characteristics of these fish.


The Morphology Of Vipera Ammodytes Transcaucasiana (Reptilia, Viperidae) Specimens Collected From Murgul (Artvin, Turkey)Bilal Kutrup, Bi̇lal Kutrup Jan 1999

The Morphology Of Vipera Ammodytes Transcaucasiana (Reptilia, Viperidae) Specimens Collected From Murgul (Artvin, Turkey)Bilal Kutrup, Bi̇lal Kutrup

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The morphological characteristics and distribution of Vipera ammodytes transcaucasiana, which is a member of the Vipera kaznakovi group, were studied. The transcaucasian horned viper specimens were captured from Murgul, Artvin, in Turkey. This species differs from all other vipers in the Near and Middle East in respect of its pronounced horn. It is similar to Vipera pontica in the greenish-yellowish tip of the tail, but differs in having more apicals.


The Morphology Of The Venom Apparatus And Histology Of Venom Gland Of Pimpla Turionellae(L.) (Hym; Ichneumonidae) Females, Fevzi̇ Uçkan Jan 1999

The Morphology Of The Venom Apparatus And Histology Of Venom Gland Of Pimpla Turionellae(L.) (Hym; Ichneumonidae) Females, Fevzi̇ Uçkan

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The morphology of the parts of the venom apparatus and the histology of venom glands of the idiobiont solitary pupal endoparasitoid Pimpla turionellae(L.) were examined under microscope. There are two valvula 1, one valvula 2, two valvula 3, two valvifer 1, two valvifer 2, a Dufour's gland and a venom gland in the venom apparatus of P. turionellae. These structures were described and their characteristics were determined. Several venom gland tubules are attached to the reservoir at the top of the venom gland of P. turionellae. These tubules consist of spherical and oval cells of various sizes arranged around the …


Morphological Investigation Of Rana Ridibunda (Anura: Ranidae) Populations In The Black Sea Region, Yusuf Kumlutaş, Murat Tosunoğlu, Bayram Göçmen Jan 1999

Morphological Investigation Of Rana Ridibunda (Anura: Ranidae) Populations In The Black Sea Region, Yusuf Kumlutaş, Murat Tosunoğlu, Bayram Göçmen

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, a total of 115 Rana ridibunda specimens (64 males ; 51 females) from the Black Sea region (10 localities) have been investigated. Morphometric measurements of the samples and some of their ratios derived from them comprise the morphological investigation together with pattern and coloration analyses. It was found that the populations examined belong to the nominal subspecies of R. r. ridibunda.


Morphological, Osteological And Serological Investigations On Bufo Viridis (Anura: Bufonidae) Populations In Turkey, Murat Tosunoğlu Jan 1999

Morphological, Osteological And Serological Investigations On Bufo Viridis (Anura: Bufonidae) Populations In Turkey, Murat Tosunoğlu

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, 863 (446 males ; 417 females ) adults and 120 juvenile B.viridis specimens collected from various localities in Turkey were examined by morphological, osteological and serological methods. Our results did not establish any qualitative or quantitative differences which are significant between the populations examined. However the populations from the southern parts of Anatolia (Mersin, Adana, Antakya and Urfa) were found to be relatively different than those of the other regions of Turkey in colour and pattern. By polyacrylamide disc electrophoresis, blood serum proteins generally could be seperated into 9-13 fractions or fraction groups. The qualititative comparison of …


Morphological Characteristics Of Meriones Tristrami Thomas, 1892 (Rodentia: Gerbillidae) From Diyarbakır-Turkey, Yüksel Coşkun Jan 1999

Morphological Characteristics Of Meriones Tristrami Thomas, 1892 (Rodentia: Gerbillidae) From Diyarbakır-Turkey, Yüksel Coşkun

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Twenty-six animals of the species Meriones tristrami Thomas, 1892 were studied morphologically. The animals were collected province of Diyarbakır-Turkey. The specimens were studied in respect to thier morphological characteristics in detail. The data obtained from the specimens were compared with the results of the previous studies. Results shows that the samples are Meriones tristrami Thomas,1892 which are living Diyarbakır province, in Turkey. Skins and skulls have been deposited at the Dicle University, Science & Art Faculty, Biology Department.


A Morphological Investigation On The Anuran Species Of The Reşadiye (Datça) Peninsula (Anura: Bufonidae, Hylidae, Ranidae), Cemal Varol Tok Jan 1999

A Morphological Investigation On The Anuran Species Of The Reşadiye (Datça) Peninsula (Anura: Bufonidae, Hylidae, Ranidae), Cemal Varol Tok

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this survey the amphibian fauna of Reşadiye (Datça) Peninsula, which has not been studied in detail so far, is given. No urodelan species has been encountered during the present work; but the presence of four different species belonging to three anuran families is established. Bufo bufo, Bufo viridis, Hyla arborea and Rana ridibunda specimens were collected from two, five, three and six different localities respectively, establishing the status of the peninsula's anura fauna. A total of 125 adult and two juvenile specimens were studied morphologically. Some observations on the ecological and biological characteristics of the anurans are also given.


Specimens Of Ophisops Elegans (Sauria:Lacertidae) Collected From Ihlara Valley (Aksaray), Kurtuluş Olgun, Cemal Varol Tok Jan 1999

Specimens Of Ophisops Elegans (Sauria:Lacertidae) Collected From Ihlara Valley (Aksaray), Kurtuluş Olgun, Cemal Varol Tok

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, a total of 30 specimens (15 , 15 ) collected from Ihlara Valley were examined for their taxonomic characteristics. The Ihlara population was compared with two nearby populations (Kayseri and Karaman), which are included in the distribution range of Ophisops elegans centralanatoliae. When pholidosis, coloration and pattern features were taken into consideration it was concluded that the Ihlara population can be included in the species Ophisops elegans centralanatoliae.