The Influence Of Temperature On The Hibernation Patterns And Activity Ofvertigo Moulinsiana (Dupuy, 1849) (Gastropoda: Pulmonata: Vertiginidae), Zofia Ksiazkiewicz Parulska, Katarzyna Pawlak
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of different temperatures, i.e. 11 °C and 21 °C, in conditions of medium relative humidity on the rate of awakening of Vertigo moulinsiana after hibernation and its activity during the following 7 days. Oneway ANOVA did not show statistically significant differences in timings of awakening and activity between individuals kept at 11 °C and 21 °C during the first day of the study. The 1-week observations of the activity of V. moulinsiana showed significant differences in relation to temperature. Snails were more active at the lower temperature, which may be …
Heterochromatin Distribution And Localization Of Nors In The 2n = 48cytotypes Of Nannospalax Xanthodon And N. Ehrenbergi,
2017
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Heterochromatin Distribution And Localization Of Nors In The 2n = 48cytotypes Of Nannospalax Xanthodon And N. Ehrenbergi, Ati̇lla Arslan, Jan Zima
Turkish Journal of Zoology
We compared the C-banding pattern and the NOR distribution in 3 populations of N. xanthodon and N. ehrenbergi with 48 chromosomes from Turkey, with the aim to reveal variations between and within species. We have found distinct variation in the C-banding and the NOR distribution pattern among the 3 populations compared; each of them possessed its own specific chromosomal features. However, it is not possible to distinguish between intra- and interspecific variation, and the observed patterns cannot be utilized for unequivocal species recognition.
Fine Structure Of The Malpighian Tubules In Gryllus Campestris(Linnaeus, 1758) (Orthoptera, Gryllidae),
2017
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Fine Structure Of The Malpighian Tubules In Gryllus Campestris(Linnaeus, 1758) (Orthoptera, Gryllidae), Irmak Polat, Nurcan Özyurt, Damla Amutkan, Zeki̇ye Suludere, Selami̇ Candan
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The Malpighian tubules are responsible for excretion and osmoregulation in insects. The Malpighian system consists of tubules that are closed at the distal end and extend from the point of junction of the midgut and hindgut. This organ helps the water and electrolyte balance of the internal metabolism by filtration with absorption of water and soluble materials as mineral salts from the hemolymph. In this study, the histology of Malpighian tubules in Gryllus campestris (Orthoptera, Gryllidae) has been examined in detail by light microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy. The distal ends of the Malpighian tubules in G. …
Mesomermis Devii Sp. Nov. (Nematoda: Mermithidae),A New Species Of Nematode From Devi Cave In Georgia,
2017
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Mesomermis Devii Sp. Nov. (Nematoda: Mermithidae),A New Species Of Nematode From Devi Cave In Georgia, Olegi Gorgadze, Shalva Barjadze
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Adult female individuals of the nematode Mesomermis devii sp. nov. (Nematoda: Mermithidae) have been described. The host organism is not determined. The individuals were isolated from moist guano obtained in the dark zone of Devi Cave (West Georgia). The new species is characterized by the following: rounded and symmetrical apical end of the head; mouth aperture is located in the middle of the head terminus; 6 cephalic papillae are arranged in a single row; each papilla is equipped with 2 or 3 sensilla; stoma has uneven width and the pharyngeal tube is of even width along the whole length; small …
Neobisium (N.) Tothi Sp. Nov., A New Species From Hungary Andromania, And First Records Of Neobisium (N.) Noricum Beier, 1939 From Hungary (Pseudoscorpiones: Neobisiidae), János Novák
Turkish Journal of Zoology
A new pseudoscorpion species, Neobisium (Neobisium) tothi sp. nov., is described from Hungary and Romania. In addition, Neobisium (N.) noricum Beier, 1939 is reported from Hungary for the first time. Detailed descriptions and illustrations of the new species and the new specimens of N. (N.) noricum are presented here.
Hedychridium Monochroum And Chrysis Lanceolata (Hymenoptera: Chrysididae)- Two Species Of Cuckoo Wasps Reared From Nests Of Solierella Compedita (Hymenoptera: Crabronidae) In Southeastern Ukraine, Kateryna Martynova
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The crabronid wasp Solierella compedita (Piccioli, 1969) occupied artificial trap-nests in southeastern Ukraine. Cuckoo wasps Hedychridium monochroum du Buysson, 1888 and Chrysis lanceolata Linsenmaier, 1959 were reared from its nests. Thus, the host-parasitoid association between S. compedita and Ch. lanceolata is recorded for the first time and the association between S. compedita and H. monochroum is confirmed. The larva of H. monochroum and the minute cocoon structure of both reared chrysidids are described. Wide color variability is shown for H. monochroum. The feeding habits of larvae for both chrysidids are discussed.
Review Of The Brachypterous Species Of Alloxysta Förster, 1869(Hymenoptera: Cynipoidea: Figitidae: Charipinae) With A Description Of Two New Species, Mar Ferrer Suay, Jesus Selfa, Maria Victoria Seco-Fernandez, Jili Pujade-Villar
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The aim of this study is to review the brachypterous species within the genus Alloxysta Förster, 1869. The known brachypterous species of Alloxysta have been compared with fully winged species in order to establish hypotheses regarding dimorphism for wing length and shape. This analysis is based only on the morphological features shared between species; breeding and genetic analyses will be necessary to test and refine these hypotheses. Two new brachypterous species are described here: Alloxysta curta Ferrer-Suay sp. nov. and Alloxysta pseudoconsobrina Ferrer-Suay sp. nov. Six species are revised. In total, there are now 8 brachypterous species known in this …
Capoeta Aydinensis, A New Species Of Scraper Fromsouthwestern Anatolia, Turkey (Teleostei: Cyprinidae),
2017
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Capoeta Aydinensis, A New Species Of Scraper Fromsouthwestern Anatolia, Turkey (Teleostei: Cyprinidae), Davut Turan, Fahretti̇n Küçük, Cüneyt Kaya, Sali̇m Serkan Güçlü, Yusuf Bektaş
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Capoeta aydinensis sp. nov. is described from the Büyük Menderes River and the streams Tersakan, Dalaman, and Namnam in southwestern Turkey. It is distinguished from all other Anatolian Capoeta species by the following combination of characters: one pair of barbels; a plain brownish body coloration; a well-developed keel in front of the dorsal-fin origin; a slightly arched mouth; a slightly convex lower jaw with a well-developed keratinized edge; a weakly ossified last simple dorsal-fin ray, serrated along about 60%-70% of its length, with 14-20 serrae along its posterior edge; 58-71 total lateral line scales; 11-12 scale rows between lateral line …
Amylase In The Hepatopancreas Of A Euryhaline Burrowingcrab: Characteristics And Modulation,
2017
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Amylase In The Hepatopancreas Of A Euryhaline Burrowingcrab: Characteristics And Modulation, Antonela Asaro, Roberto Paggi, Rosana De Castro, Alejandra Lopez Mañanes
Turkish Journal of Zoology
In spite of its inherent physiological importance, studies on the occurrence, characteristics, and modulation of amylase in euryhaline crabs are lacking. We investigated the occurrence of amylase forms and the effect of acclimation to different salinities on their number and made a partial purification and characterization of the major form present in the hepatopancreas of Neohelice granulata. Zymogram analysis revealed 5 amylase forms in crabs acclimated to 35 psu (seawater) and 37 psu, and an additional band at 10 psu, but with a major form (29 kDa) in all cases, which was partially purified and characterized. Amylolytic activity was maximal …
Identification Of Thyroid Hormone Receptors α And β Genes And Their Expression Profiles During Metamorphosis In Rana Chensinensis, Chuan-Chuan Du, Xin-Yi Li, Hua-Xin Wang, Kai Liang, Hong-Yuan Wang, Yuhui Zhang
Turkish Journal of Zoology
To explore the role of thyroid hormones in organ remodeling during the metamorphosis of amphibians, the cDNAs of two thyroid hormone receptors (TRα and TRβ) in Rana chensinensis were identified. The 1257 bp of rcTRα cDNA encoding 418 amino acids and the 1122 bp of rcTRβ cDNA encoding 373 amino acids were cloned. Their polypeptide sequences contain two highly conserved cysteine-rich zinc fingers in the DNA-binding domain, while rcTRβ is 42 amino acids shorter in its A/B domain when compared with rcTRα. Fifty-five amino acids differed between the TRα and TRβ domains. The rcTRα and rcTRβ mRNA levels in the …
Diversity Of Zooplankton In Municipal Wastewater-Contaminatedurban Pond Ecosystems Of The Lower Gangetic Plains,
2017
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Diversity Of Zooplankton In Municipal Wastewater-Contaminatedurban Pond Ecosystems Of The Lower Gangetic Plains, Shuvadip Adhikari, Abhishek Roy Goswami, Subhra Kumar Mukhopadhyay
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The present limnological investigation was conducted to study zooplankton diversity in municipal wastewater-contaminated ponds in light of their contributions to the ecosystem. It is revealed by the present study that the physicochemical factors of the study sites are regulated by wastewater input and anthropogenic activities. A good number of zooplankton species thrived in these ponds (22 species of zooplankton, including 14 species of Rotifera, 3 species of Copepoda, 4 species of Cladocera, and a single species of Ostracoda), which suggests that the municipal wastewater, loaded with various nutrients, has influenced the zooplankton diversity and abundance. Site 3, a well-managed fishpond, …
Macroinvertebrate-Based Biotic Indices For Evaluating Thewater Quality Of Kargı Stream (Antalya, Turkey),
2017
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Macroinvertebrate-Based Biotic Indices For Evaluating Thewater Quality Of Kargı Stream (Antalya, Turkey), Melek Zeybek
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The aim of this study was to determine the water quality of Kargı Stream, Antalya, Turkey, in terms of physical and chemical parameters and biotic indices. For this purpose, macrozoobenthic invertebrates and water samples were taken from each of the selected seven stations seasonally. The Belgian Biotic Index, BMWP and ASPT indices, and species diversity indices were applied for determining the water quality by using the ASTERICS software program. With the identification of the collected organisms, a total of 126 taxa including 4 taxa from Gastropoda, 5 taxa from Oligochaeta, 1 taxon from Malacostraca, 84 taxa from Insecta, and 32 …
A Nonparametric Approach In Quantifying Species Richness Of Lumbricidae In East Serbia, Balkan Peninsula,
2017
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A Nonparametric Approach In Quantifying Species Richness Of Lumbricidae In East Serbia, Balkan Peninsula, Mirjana Stojanovic, Jovana Sekulic, Tanja Trakic
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The concept of species richness is currently the most basic and most often used parameter in quantitative assessments of biodiversity. The species richness of Lumbricidae was investigated in East Serbia, one of the highly complex areas in the eastern and central part of the Balkan Peninsula. Our database included 2615 individuals from a total of 54 species. Quantification of species richness was done by using the observed number of species and richness estimators. A nonparametric approach was used to evaluate the performance of various estimation techniques: Chao 2, Jackknife 2, and Bootstrap. However, only Chao 2 reached the asymptote, maintaining …
Temperature Influences The Development, Survival, And Life History Ofaxinoscymnus Apioides Kuznetsov & Ren (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), A Predator Of Whitefly, Huiping Zhou, Shaukat Ali, Xinming Wang, Xiaosheng Chen, Shunxiang Ren
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The current work was aimed at studying the biology of Axinoscymnus apioides Kuznetsov & Ren (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) under different temperature regimes. These studies were performed at 6 constant temperature regimes (17, 20, 23, 26, 29, and 32 °C) under laboratory conditions in which A. apioides was fed with Bemisia tabaci Gennadius (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) nymphs on Hibiscus rosa-sinensis plants. Results indicated that the developmental period for different immature stages decreased with increases in temperature from 17 to 29 °C. The developmental periods of first instar larvae and pupae decreased, while those of second, third, and fourth larval instars increased for the …
Hymenoptera Parasitoid Complex Of Prays Oleae (Bernard)(Lepidoptera: Praydidae) In Portugal,
2017
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Hymenoptera Parasitoid Complex Of Prays Oleae (Bernard)(Lepidoptera: Praydidae) In Portugal, Anabela Nave, Fátima Gonçalves, Rita Teixeira, Cristina Amaro Costa, Mercedes Campos, Laura M. Torres
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The olive moth, Prays oleae (Bernard) (Lepidoptera: Praydidae), is one of the most important pests of olive trees throughout the Mediterranean region, the Black Sea, the Middle East, and the Canary Islands. Thus, it is particularly important to develop alternative strategies to control this pest. Over a 4-year period, a survey was done in order to acquire knowledge about the complex of parasitoids associated with this pest. Leaves, flowers, and fruit infested with larvae and pupae of P. oleae were collected from olive groves, conditioned in vials, and kept under laboratory conditions until the emergence of P. oleae adults or …
The Potential Effects Of Future Climate Change On Suitable Habitat For The Taiwan Partridge (Arborophila Crudigularis): An Ensemble-Based Forecasting Method, Juncheng Lei, Jun Wu, Qingwei Guan
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Climate change is considered to be one of the greatest threats to biodiversity in this century, especially for range-restricted island species. This study explored the potential effects of climate change on Arborophila crudigularis, a weak-flying endemic bird species in Taiwan. The potential effects of climate change on climatically suitable habitat for A. crudigularis were analyzed in biomod2 and ArcGIS software. Future climate change could increase the availability of climatically suitable habitat for A. crudigularis while decreasing the mean suitability for both the entire suitable area and the area with known presence records. By 2050 and 2080, climatically suitable habitat is …
Improving The Accuracy Of Estimates Of Nesting Population Size Bydetailed Censuses Of Active Nests Of The Great Reed Warbler,
2017
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Improving The Accuracy Of Estimates Of Nesting Population Size Bydetailed Censuses Of Active Nests Of The Great Reed Warbler, Thomas Oliver Méro, Antun Zuljevic
Turkish Journal of Zoology
We present a method for estimating nesting population size in a passerine bird based on counts of active nests, which can provide more accurate estimates on true population size than other methods. We surveyed 5 different reed habitat types in a region of Serbia in 2009-2011 to estimate the population size of the Great Reed Warbler. The estimation was based on the counts of active nests and was limited to the first clutches laid by females. We recorded a total of 442 nesting females. To estimate the population size for the studied region, the nesting densities were multiplied by the …
Year-Round Monitoring Of Bat Records In An Urban Area:Kharkiv (Ne Ukraine), 2013, As A Case Study,
2017
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Year-Round Monitoring Of Bat Records In An Urban Area:Kharkiv (Ne Ukraine), 2013, As A Case Study, Kseniia Kravchenko, Anton Vlaschenko, Alona Prylutska, Olena Rodenko, Vitalii Hukov, Volodymyr Shuvaev
Turkish Journal of Zoology
This study presents information about the year-round phenology of bats of temperate zones in a city area for the first time. In total, 967 individuals of 5 bat species (Nyctalus noctula [87.5%], Eptesicus serotinus [10.6%], Pipistrellus kuhlii [0.8%], Vespertilio murinus [0.9%], and Plecotus auritus [0.1%]) were recorded during 2013 in Kharkiv. The population structures of temperate bat species are complex; segregation of sex and age groups varies spatially and seasonally. Most of the bats (88%) were collected during the hibernation period (January-March and November-December) and the autumn invasion (August-mid-September). The breeding period saw a lower number of bats collected, making …
Characterization Of Interferon Alpha Of Major Histocompatibility Complex Class I In Punjab Urial (Ovis Vignei Punjabiensis),
2017
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Characterization Of Interferon Alpha Of Major Histocompatibility Complex Class I In Punjab Urial (Ovis Vignei Punjabiensis), Tanveer Hussain, Muneeb Musthafa, Masroor Ellahi Babar, Atiya Yasmeen, Asif Nadeem, Nisar Ahmad, Faiz Marikar
Turkish Journal of Zoology
We have characterized the endangered Punjab urial via its interferon alpha-A gene. DNA extraction was done from blood, followed by PCR and sequencing using a 3130xl genetic analyzer. Single nucleotide polymorphism and phylogenetic analyses were performed with BioEdit 7.0.9.0 and MEGA 6.1. The highly polymorphic nature revealed will lead to identifying molecular markers for breeding purposes.
On The Presence Of Chaetopleura Hennahi(Gray, 1828) (Polyplacophora: Chaetopleuridae) In Chile,
2017
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On The Presence Of Chaetopleura Hennahi(Gray, 1828) (Polyplacophora: Chaetopleuridae) In Chile, Juan Francisco Araya, Marta Esther Araya
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Chaetopleura hennahi (Gray, 1828) is a chiton species characterized by its low profile, a comparatively large and wide body with reddish brown valves, and the presence of short hairs only in the rather narrow mantle. This rare species has been previously cited from Peru and Chile, with a dubious record near Ringdove Inlet in Canal Smyth, southern Chile; however, no field records have confirmed its presence in Chile. Here we present the first confirmed record for C. hennahi in the country based on two specimens found attached to rocks collected from commercial fisheries off Caldera, northern Chile. Considering this record, …
