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First Record Of The Genus Lucoppia (Acari: Oribatida) From Turkey, Tunahan Bezci̇, Şule Baran Jan 2016

First Record Of The Genus Lucoppia (Acari: Oribatida) From Turkey, Tunahan Bezci̇, Şule Baran

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Redescription and SEM images of Lucoppia burrowsi (Michael, 1890) are given. The genus Lucoppia is recorded for the first time in Turkey.


A New Record Of The Genus Camerotrombidium Thor, 1936(Acari: Microtrombidiidae) From Turkey, İbrahi̇m Karakurt, Sevgi̇ Sevsay Jan 2016

A New Record Of The Genus Camerotrombidium Thor, 1936(Acari: Microtrombidiidae) From Turkey, İbrahi̇m Karakurt, Sevgi̇ Sevsay

Turkish Journal of Zoology

A newly recorded species for the Turkish fauna, Camerotrombidium rasum Berlese, 1910, is given based on adult females and larvae obtained from an adult female by experimental rearing in the laboratory. The genus Camerotrombidium is recorded for the first time from Turkey.


A New Locality Record For Phoenicolacerta Laevis (Gray, 1838)(Squamata: Lacertidae) In Western Anatolia, Çeti̇n Ilgaz, Yusuf Kumlutaş, Kami̇l Candan Jan 2016

A New Locality Record For Phoenicolacerta Laevis (Gray, 1838)(Squamata: Lacertidae) In Western Anatolia, Çeti̇n Ilgaz, Yusuf Kumlutaş, Kami̇l Candan

Turkish Journal of Zoology

During fieldwork in western Anatolia 4 specimens (1 adult male, 2 subadult males, and 1 subadult female) of Phoenicolacerta laevis from Dalaman, Muğla Province, were collected in November 2014. The results including meristic pholidolial characteristics, metric measurements, and color-pattern features of specimens are compared with the data given in the previous literature. The occurrence of P. Laevis in southern and western Anatolia is discussed.


Checklist Of The Dolichopodidae (Diptera, Brachycera) Of Turkey, Alper Tonguç, Igor Grichanov, Stefan Naglis Jan 2016

Checklist Of The Dolichopodidae (Diptera, Brachycera) Of Turkey, Alper Tonguç, Igor Grichanov, Stefan Naglis

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The first checklist of the Dolichopodidae of Turkey is presented. A total of 187 species and one subspecies belonging to 35 genera are listed. The type locality and the distribution in Turkey for each species are given.


Contribution To The Knowledge Of The Ichneumonidae (Hymenoptera)Fauna Of Turkey From Northeastern Anatolia, Part I, Janko Kolarov, Sali̇ha Çoruh, İrfan Çoruh Jan 2016

Contribution To The Knowledge Of The Ichneumonidae (Hymenoptera)Fauna Of Turkey From Northeastern Anatolia, Part I, Janko Kolarov, Sali̇ha Çoruh, İrfan Çoruh

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This present contribution is based upon the ichneumonids collected from the northeastern Anatolian part of Turkey in 2014. A total of 57 species belonging to subfamilies Acaenitinae, Anomaloninae, Banchinae, Campopleginae, Cremastinae, Cryptinae, Diplazontinae, Ichneumoninae, Metopiinae, Orthocentrinae, Oxytorinae, Pimplinae, and Tryphoninae have been recorded. Among them, Agrypon clandestinum (Gravenhorst), Lissonota (Lissonota) nitida (Gravenhorst), Campoletis agilis (Holmgren), Diadegma combinatum (Holmgren), Olesicampe cavigena (Thomson), Olesicampe patellana (Thomson), Aptesis assimilis (Gravenhorst), Schreineria populnea (Giraud), Xylophrurus lancifer (Gravenhorst), Diplazon pallicoxa Manukyan, Homotropus pallipes (Gravenhorst), Woldstedtius biguttatus (Gravenhorst), and Oxytorus luridator (Gravenhorst) are new records for the Turkish fauna. New data on the distribution of 40 …


A New Species Of Voles, Microtus Elbeyli Sp. Nov., From Turkey With Taxonomicoverview Of Social Voles Distributed In Southeastern Anatolia, Nuri̇ Yi̇ği̇t, Ercüment Çolak, Mustafa Sözen Jan 2016

A New Species Of Voles, Microtus Elbeyli Sp. Nov., From Turkey With Taxonomicoverview Of Social Voles Distributed In Southeastern Anatolia, Nuri̇ Yi̇ği̇t, Ercüment Çolak, Mustafa Sözen

Turkish Journal of Zoology

There are twelve Microtus species in Turkey and two of them are endemic to the steppic central Anatolian plateau. In this study, previously collected specimens that were recorded as Microtus irani from southeastern Turkey were reevaluated by karyologically comparing different species distributed throughout southeastern Turkey. The taxonomic status of this species was raised to a new species, Microtus elbeyli sp. Nov., which has dark ochreous dorsal color, agrestis morphotype in M2, and 2n = 46, NF = 50, Nfa = 46 karyotype. The new species described here raises the total number of Microtus species in Turkey to 13 and endemic …


A New Species Of Coelotes Blackwall, 1841 (Araneae: Agelenidae) From Turkey, Tarik Danişman, Kübra Ceren Karanfi̇l, İlhan Coşar Jan 2016

A New Species Of Coelotes Blackwall, 1841 (Araneae: Agelenidae) From Turkey, Tarik Danişman, Kübra Ceren Karanfi̇l, İlhan Coşar

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The species Coelotes sinopensis sp.n. İs described from Sinop Province, Turkey. Differences between the new species and related species are discussed.


Five New Records Of The Genus Trombidium (Actinotrichida: Trombidiidae)From Northeastern Turkey, Sevgi̇ Sevsay, Sezai̇ Adi̇l, İbrahi̇m Karakurt, Evren Buğa, Ebru Akman Jan 2016

Five New Records Of The Genus Trombidium (Actinotrichida: Trombidiidae)From Northeastern Turkey, Sevgi̇ Sevsay, Sezai̇ Adi̇l, İbrahi̇m Karakurt, Evren Buğa, Ebru Akman

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This faunistic survey was carried out on the genus Trombidium, collected from northeastern Turkey in 2009-2014. Previously, only one species of Trombidium had been reported from Turkey. Five species of the genus Trombidium were identified and original drawings based on the collected materials were made. These species are new records for the Turkish mite fauna. An identification key to the adult Turkish species of Trombidium is also provided.


Limoniidae (Diptera) Fauna Of The Marmara Region With 23 New Records For Turkey, Hasan Koç, Okan Özgül, Abdullah Hasbenli̇ Jan 2016

Limoniidae (Diptera) Fauna Of The Marmara Region With 23 New Records For Turkey, Hasan Koç, Okan Özgül, Abdullah Hasbenli̇

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Ninety-five limoniid taxa have been reported to occur in Turkey. This study, conducted from June 2008 to April 2011, was aimed at describing the Limoniidae (Diptera) fauna in the Marmara region of Turkey. Twenty-three Limoniidae taxa were recorded for the first time for the Turkish fauna. These species are: Crypteria (s. Str.) limnophiloides Bergroth, 1913; Ellipteroides (Protogonomyia) alboscutellatus (von Roser, 1840); Erioptera (s. Str.) tenuirama Savchenko, 1972; Gnophomyia lugubris (Zetterstedt, 1838); Gonomyia (s. Str.) tenella (Meigen, 1818); Molophilus (s. Str.) directidens Stary, 1976; Molophilus (s. Str.) lackschewitzianus lackschewitzianus Alexander, 1953; M. (s. Str.) serpentiger Edwards, 1938; Ormosia (s. Str.) furcata …


Nesting Activity Of Sea Turtles, Caretta Caretta (Linnaeus, 1758) And Chelonia Mydas (Linnaeus, 1758) (Reptilia, Cheloniidae), At Patara Beach (Antalya, Turkey) Over Four Nesting Seasons, Kurtuluş Olgun, Emi̇n Bozkurt, Süleyman Ceylan, Mehmet Tural, Serdar Özcan, Kazim Şahi̇n Karasüleymanoğlu, Yusuf Geroğlu Jan 2016

Nesting Activity Of Sea Turtles, Caretta Caretta (Linnaeus, 1758) And Chelonia Mydas (Linnaeus, 1758) (Reptilia, Cheloniidae), At Patara Beach (Antalya, Turkey) Over Four Nesting Seasons, Kurtuluş Olgun, Emi̇n Bozkurt, Süleyman Ceylan, Mehmet Tural, Serdar Özcan, Kazim Şahi̇n Karasüleymanoğlu, Yusuf Geroğlu

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Patara Beach is one of the most important nesting beaches in Turkey for Caretta caretta. In this paper, we provide information on the nesting activity, spatial and temporal distribution of nesting, nesting and hatching success, nesting density, incubation duration, clutch size, and predation ratio of sea turtles over four nesting periods, namely 2010, 2012, 2013, and 2014. An average of 179.75 nests were recorded per year, and the overall nesting density was 15.50 nests/km while 68.20 loggerhead sea turtle eggs were recorded per nest. The hatching success was 44.05% from these counted eggs and 38.04% of hatchlings were able to …


Taxonomic Status Of Neomys Species (Mammalia: Soricomorpha)And Their Distribution In Turkey, Haluk Kefeli̇oğlu, Ahmet Yesari̇ Selçuk Jan 2016

Taxonomic Status Of Neomys Species (Mammalia: Soricomorpha)And Their Distribution In Turkey, Haluk Kefeli̇oğlu, Ahmet Yesari̇ Selçuk

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The genus Neomys is distributed throughout the Palearctic. Neomys teres is widely distributed in the Black Sea region, whereas Neomys anomalus is narrowly distributed in the West Palearctic region. Similarly, in Turkey, Neomys anomalus shows a wide distribution, but Neomys teres is distributed in the Black Sea highlands. These two species can be differentiated from each other morphologically and karyologically. N. anomalus and N. teres are different in terms of penis structure. The karyotypes of Neomys anomalus and Neomys teres are 2n = 52. The karyotype of the Neomys teres population in Turkey is not yet known. Neomys anomalus has …


Review Of Unique Odd Chromosome-Numbered Underground Rodent Species Ofthe Palearctic Region: Ellobius Lutescens Thomas 1897 (Rodentia: Cricetidae), Yüksel Coşkun Jan 2016

Review Of Unique Odd Chromosome-Numbered Underground Rodent Species Ofthe Palearctic Region: Ellobius Lutescens Thomas 1897 (Rodentia: Cricetidae), Yüksel Coşkun

Turkish Journal of Zoology

A review of the species within the genus Ellobius from Turkey is provided. The Transcaucasian mole vole, Ellobius lutescens, is the westernmost representative of the genus and among the most enigmatic and yet most neglected of the Palearctic placental mammals. Currently, its distribution is thought to be restricted to eastern Anatolia. The Transcaucasian mole voles inhabit a wide variety of habitats across this distribution area in semiarid or grassland territories and high-elevation cultivated fields. The species' distribution, feeding ecology, population structure, behavior, reproduction, genetics, and fossil records are reviewed here for Turkey. This paper brings together information published during the …


Genetic Differentiation Of The Meriones Tristrami (Mammalia: Rodentia)Subpopulations In Turkey - Inferring Allozyme Variations, Nuri̇ Yi̇ği̇t, Fulya Saygili Yi̇ği̇t, Ercüment Çolak, Reyhan Çolak, Derya Çeti̇ntürk Jan 2016

Genetic Differentiation Of The Meriones Tristrami (Mammalia: Rodentia)Subpopulations In Turkey - Inferring Allozyme Variations, Nuri̇ Yi̇ği̇t, Fulya Saygili Yi̇ği̇t, Ercüment Çolak, Reyhan Çolak, Derya Çeti̇ntürk

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Allozyme variations of Tristram's jird Meriones tristrami, which is distributed in the steppe and semiarid areas of Turkey, were studied using 24 loci of 83 specimens from ten locations in Turkey. Seven loci were found to be polymorphic. According to the patterns of allozyme variation, the percentage of polymorphic loci was 12.5. FST was found to be 0.44, indicating high genetic variations among M. tristrami; accordingly the Nm value (0.3157) appeared quite low. The UPGMA dendrogram, based on genetic distance, showed that the populations established two very close subclusters, and supported the idea that the westernmost population connected to the …


Mitochondrial Dna Control Region Variability Of Wild Boar Sus Scrofa With Various External Phenotypes In Turkey, Yasi̇n Demi̇rbaş, Ayça Özkan Koca, Nahi̇t Pamukoğlu, Hakan Sert, Franz Suchentrunk Jan 2016

Mitochondrial Dna Control Region Variability Of Wild Boar Sus Scrofa With Various External Phenotypes In Turkey, Yasi̇n Demi̇rbaş, Ayça Özkan Koca, Nahi̇t Pamukoğlu, Hakan Sert, Franz Suchentrunk

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The wild boar (Sus scrofa L.) is distributed across most parts of Turkey, a major biogeographic crossroads connecting Southwest Asia and Southeast Europe. However, no information on genetic diversity and population structure of this species in Turkey is available. In this study, we report on mtDNA sequence variability and phylogenetic relationships among wild boars with variable external phenotypes from both its European (Turkish Thrace) and Asian (Anatolia) distributions in Turkey. Phylogenetic analyses of mtDNA D-loop sequences (413 bp) of 53 newly sequenced wild boars from different localities in Turkey and 432 wild boar sequences from various geographic origins downloaded from …


Scorpions Of Gaziantep Province, Turkey (Arachnida: Scorpiones), Ayşegül Karataş, Mehmet Çolak Dec 2015

Scorpions Of Gaziantep Province, Turkey (Arachnida: Scorpiones), Ayşegül Karataş, Mehmet Çolak

Euscorpius

This study includes the results of the field studies in Gaziantep Province, which is located in the south-southeastern Anatolia, Turkey. In 1998–2005, 112 scorpion specimens were collected in this area. They belong to five species of the family Buthidae (Androctonus crassicauda, Compsobuthus matthiesseni, Leiurus quinquestriatus, Mesobuthus eupeus nordmanni), and one species of Scorpionidae (Scorpio maurus fuscus). Information about these species is provided; ecological notes are included.


Mesobuthus Caucasicus (Nordmann, 1840) (Scorpiones: Buthidae) In Turkey, Ayşegül Karataş Dec 2015

Mesobuthus Caucasicus (Nordmann, 1840) (Scorpiones: Buthidae) In Turkey, Ayşegül Karataş

Euscorpius

Although Mesobuthus caucasicus was listed from Turkey in the literature, information about this species was confused and needed confirmation. Distribution of M. caucasicus is studied and new geographical records are given. As a result of field studies, M. caucasicus is confirmed from three certain localities in Turkey. In addition, some bioecological information is provided.


Mesobuthus Eupeus (C.L. Koch, 1839) (Scorpiones: Buthidae) In Turkey, Ayşegül Karataş, Ahmet Karataş Dec 2015

Mesobuthus Eupeus (C.L. Koch, 1839) (Scorpiones: Buthidae) In Turkey, Ayşegül Karataş, Ahmet Karataş

Euscorpius

Distribution of Mesobuthus eupeus (C.L. Koch, 1839) (Scorpiones: Buthidae) in Turkey is investigated and new distributional records are given. In addition, data on the variation of the number of pectinal teeth, and some ecological features of M. eupeus are provided.


A New Record Of Zerconid Mites (Acari, Mesostigmata, Zerconidae) From The Thrace Region Of Turkey, Mehmet Karaca, Raşi̇t Urhan Jan 2015

A New Record Of Zerconid Mites (Acari, Mesostigmata, Zerconidae) From The Thrace Region Of Turkey, Mehmet Karaca, Raşi̇t Urhan

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, Prozercon martae Ujvári, 2010 is recorded for the first time from Turkey. On the basis of the samples collected from the Thrace region of Turkey, its morphological features are given with drawings.


The Genus Glyptholaspis Filipponi & Pegazzano (Acari: Macrochelidae) Of Kelkit Valley (Turkey), With First Description Of Male Of The Species G. Saprophila Mašán, Hasan Hüseyi̇n Özbek, Sali̇h Doğan, Durmuş Ali̇ Bal Jan 2015

The Genus Glyptholaspis Filipponi & Pegazzano (Acari: Macrochelidae) Of Kelkit Valley (Turkey), With First Description Of Male Of The Species G. Saprophila Mašán, Hasan Hüseyi̇n Özbek, Sali̇h Doğan, Durmuş Ali̇ Bal

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This study was carried out on the genus Glyptholaspis in Kelkit Valley, Turkey, during 2007-2012. Three species, G. americana (Berlese, 1888), G. confusa (Foa, 1900), and G. saprophila Masan, 2003, were recorded from Kelkit Valley. G. americana has been previously recorded from Turkey; G. confusa and G. saprophila are first records for the Turkish fauna. The male of G. saprophila is described for the first time in this study. Original drawings for all known species of the genus from Kelkit Valley are included. Additionally, an identification key to the Turkish species of Glyptholaspis is given here.


On The Genus Sunius Curtis, 1829 Of Turkey I. Two New Micropterous Species From Central Western Turkey (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae, Paederinae), Si̇nan Anlaş Jan 2015

On The Genus Sunius Curtis, 1829 Of Turkey I. Two New Micropterous Species From Central Western Turkey (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae, Paederinae), Si̇nan Anlaş

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, Sunius cokelezensis sp. Nov. From Çökelez Mountain in Denizli Province and Sunius sandiklicus sp. Nov. From the Sandıklı Mountains in Afyonkarahisar Province in central western Anatolia, Turkey, are described, illustrated, and distinguished from related congeners by the different shape of the ventral process of the aedeagus.


Trichodinid Fauna Of Freshwater Fishes With Infestation Indices In The Lower Kızılırmak Delta In Turkey And A Checklist Of Trichodinids(Ciliophora: Trichodinidae) In Turkish Waters, Ahmet Özer, Türkay Öztürk Jan 2015

Trichodinid Fauna Of Freshwater Fishes With Infestation Indices In The Lower Kızılırmak Delta In Turkey And A Checklist Of Trichodinids(Ciliophora: Trichodinidae) In Turkish Waters, Ahmet Özer, Türkay Öztürk

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This paper provides both the results of a comprehensive research study on trichodinid parasites of several fish species and a review of current trichodinid fauna of fish species revealed during parasitological survey studies in Turkey. The present study yielded 1 Tripartiella, 1 Paratrichodina, and 8 Trichodina identified to the species level and 3 Trichodina identified to the generic level in 12 fish species belonging to several families; their host preferences and infestation indices have also been presented. As a result of fish parasite investigations, a total of 33 trichodinid species have been identified on 30 fish species in Turkey. Considering …


Some New Records And One New Species Of The Genus Lebertia Neuman (Acari: Hydrachnidia: Lebertiidae) From Turkey, Yunus Esen, Orhan Erman Jan 2015

Some New Records And One New Species Of The Genus Lebertia Neuman (Acari: Hydrachnidia: Lebertiidae) From Turkey, Yunus Esen, Orhan Erman

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, water mites of the genus Lebertia Neuman, 1880 (Acari: Hydrachnidia) collected from Antalya, Artvin, Bingöl, Erzurum, Kahramanmaraş, and Siirt provinces of Turkey are presented. In total, 12 species were determined. Of these, Lebertia (s. Str.) marasensis sp. Nov. İs described as new to science, while L. (s. Str.) rufipes Koenike, 1902; L. (Pilolebertia) longiseta Bader, 1955; L. (Pilolebertia) pilosa Maglio, 1924; L. (Mixolebertia) separata Lundblad, 1930; and L. (Brentalebertia) minutipalpis K. Viets, 1920 are new records for the Turkish fauna.


Contributions To The Genus Platystoma (Diptera: Platystomatidae) Fauna Of Turkey With Seven New Records, Seda Mesci̇, Abdullah Hasbenli̇ Jan 2015

Contributions To The Genus Platystoma (Diptera: Platystomatidae) Fauna Of Turkey With Seven New Records, Seda Mesci̇, Abdullah Hasbenli̇

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This study evaluated specimens belonging to the genus Platystoma collected from different provinces in Turkey between 1992 and 2007 and currently deposited at the Zoology Museum of Gazi University (ZMGU); 12 species and 2 subspecies belonging to this genus were identified. The species P. Dimidiatum (Hendel, 1913), P. Tegularium (Loew, 1859), P. Gemmationis (Rondani, 1869), P. Chrysotoxum (Hendel, 1913), P. Pubescens (Loew, 1845), P. Plantationis (Rondani, 1869), and P. Subtile bezzii (Hendel, 1913) have been recorded in Turkey for the first time. Wing pictures and distribution maps of the discovered species are given.


Taxonomical Investigations On The Fauna Of Opiinae (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) In Ardahan, Erzurum, Iğdır, And Kars Provinces Of The Turkish Northeastern Anatolian Region, Ahmet Beyarslan Jan 2015

Taxonomical Investigations On The Fauna Of Opiinae (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) In Ardahan, Erzurum, Iğdır, And Kars Provinces Of The Turkish Northeastern Anatolian Region, Ahmet Beyarslan

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In order to determine the Braconidae fauna of Turkey, adult specimens of Opiinae were collected from various habitats of the Turkish northeastern Anatolian region using Malaise and light traps and sweeping nets between 2012 and 2014. In total, 86 species belonging to 7 genera are reported for the studied regions, among which 22 are recorded for the first time from Turkey: Biosteres (Biosteres) analis (Wesmael), Biosteres (Chilotrichia) clypealis (Thomson), B. (C.) sylvaticus (Haliday), Phaedrotoma zomborii (Papp), Opius (Adontopius) adentatus Fischer, O. (A.) nanosoma Fischer, Opius (Agnopius) austriacus Fischer, O. (A.) novosimilis Fischer, O. (A.) similoides Fischer, Opius (Allotypus) geniculatus Thomson, …


Distribution Of Two Pine Processionary Moth Species In Turkey Evidences A Contact Zone, Kahraman İpekdal, Christian Burban, Carole Kerdelhue, Seli̇m Süalp Çağlar Jan 2015

Distribution Of Two Pine Processionary Moth Species In Turkey Evidences A Contact Zone, Kahraman İpekdal, Christian Burban, Carole Kerdelhue, Seli̇m Süalp Çağlar

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The pine processionary moths Thaumetopoea pityocampa and T. Wilkinsoni are among the most important Mediterranean pine defoliators. Although recent studies suggest that the two species may coexist in Turkey, the relevant literature lacks precise information on the occurrence and exact distribution of the two species in this country. In particular, whether the two sister taxa form a contact zone is still unknown. In this study, we aimed to reveal the limits of the ranges of the two species in Turkey by using nuclear (ITS-1, photolyase) and mitochondrial markers (COI). Multilocus molecular characterization of the two species showed for the first …


The Genus Macrocheles Latreille (Acari: Mesostigmata: Macrochelidae) From Kelkit Valley (Turkey), With Three Newly Recorded Mite Species, Hasan Hüseyi̇n Özbek, Durmuş Ali̇ Bal, Sali̇h Doğan Jan 2015

The Genus Macrocheles Latreille (Acari: Mesostigmata: Macrochelidae) From Kelkit Valley (Turkey), With Three Newly Recorded Mite Species, Hasan Hüseyi̇n Özbek, Durmuş Ali̇ Bal, Sali̇h Doğan

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This survey was carried out on the genus Macrocheles in Kelkit Valley, Turkey, during 2007-2012. Seven species, M. Muscaedomesticae (Scopoli, 1772); M. Glaber (Müller, 1860); M. Perglaber Filipponi and Pegazzano, 1962; M. Scutatus (Berlese, 1904); M. Merdarius (Berlese, 1889); M. Subbadius (Berlese, 1904); and M. Robustulus (Berlese, 1904), were recorded from the valley. M. Perglaber, M. Scutatus, and M. Subbadius are first records for the Turkish fauna. Original drawings and diagnoses for all known species of the genus from the valley are included. In addition, an identification key to the Turkish species of Macrocheles is provided here.


Carnivores From The Late Miocene Locality Of Hayranlı (Hayranlı, Sivas, Turkey), Şaki̇r Önder Özkurt, Erksi̇n Güleç, Ahmet Cem Erkman Jan 2015

Carnivores From The Late Miocene Locality Of Hayranlı (Hayranlı, Sivas, Turkey), Şaki̇r Önder Özkurt, Erksi̇n Güleç, Ahmet Cem Erkman

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The locality of Hayranlı-Sivas is situated in the central Anatolian plateau (Sivas, Turkey) and includes many fossil remains, including carnivores collected from 2 different spots. The aim of this study is to contribute to knowledge of carnivore evolution in Turkey based on the fossil specimens in Hayranlı-Sivas. The studied collection indicates the presence of the following taxa: Hyaenictitherium wongii, Hyaenictitherium intuberculatum, Lycyaena dubia, and Machairodus giganteus. L. Dubia is the first record from Anatolia. The material of each taxon was described and determined by comparison with other materials from various Eurasian localities. During the Early or Middle Turolian 9-7 Ma. …


Broad-Scale Ecological Distribution Of Dominant Macrozoobenthic Taxa Of The Northern Cilician Shelf, Eastern Mediterranean Sea: Crustaceans, Erhan Mutlu Jan 2015

Broad-Scale Ecological Distribution Of Dominant Macrozoobenthic Taxa Of The Northern Cilician Shelf, Eastern Mediterranean Sea: Crustaceans, Erhan Mutlu

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The distribution of crustaceans in 3 transects (İskenderun, Mersin, and Anamur bays, including depths of 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, and 200 m) located within Turkish coastal borders of the Cilician shelf was studied between 2005 and 2007 to show the association with habitat types, eutrophication level, and depth-dependent environmental parameters in representative months of each season (winter, spring, summer, and autumn). A total of 153 crustacean taxa were found. Of the specimens identified at species level, 93 species were distributed in the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, 12 in the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea, and 4 in …


Two New Records Of The Genus Prozercon Sellnick, 1943 (Acari: Zerconidae) From Turkey, Mehmet Karaca, Raşi̇t Urhan Jan 2015

Two New Records Of The Genus Prozercon Sellnick, 1943 (Acari: Zerconidae) From Turkey, Mehmet Karaca, Raşi̇t Urhan

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Morphological features of Prozercon bulbiferus Ujvari, 2011 and Prozercon graecus Ujvari, 2011, which are new records for the Turkish fauna, are given with drawings. Deutonymph members of P. Bulbiferus are described and illustrated for the first time. Information about habitat and distribution for each species is also provided. Additionally, a key to species of the genus Prozercon known from Turkey is given. Both species are found in the Thrace region of Turkey.


First Record Of Blacus (Blacus) Forticornis Haeselbarth, 1973 (Hymenoptera: Braconidae: Blacinae) From Turkey, Özlem Çeti̇n Erdoğan, Ahmet Beyarslan Jan 2015

First Record Of Blacus (Blacus) Forticornis Haeselbarth, 1973 (Hymenoptera: Braconidae: Blacinae) From Turkey, Özlem Çeti̇n Erdoğan, Ahmet Beyarslan

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The parasitic wasp Blacus (Blacus) forticornis Haeselbarth, 1973 (Hymenoptera: Braconidae: Blacinae) is reported as a new record for the fauna of Turkey. The specimen of the species was collected by sweeping from an alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) field in Erzurum Province.