Seasonal Variations Of Abundance And Live/Dead Compositions Of Copepods In Mersin Bay, Northeastern Levantine Sea (Eastern Mediterranean), Şengül Beşi̇ktepe, Kam Wing Tang, Gopikrishna Mantha
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The seasonality of abundance and live/dead compositions of copepods was studied in the northeastern Mediterranean Sea. Zooplankton, chlorophyll-a, and PO4 sampling was performed on a monthly basis from March 2006 to February 2007 at both a coastal station and an open water station. At the coastal station, high phytoplankton biomass was driven by PO4 input from the Lamas River. On annual average, copepod abundance was 53,075 and 140,227 ind. m-2 at the coastal and open water stations, respectively. The most common copepod taxa were Oithona similis, Euterpina acutifrons, Labidocera spp., Oncaea media, and Temora spp. at the coastal station, and …
Attractiveness Of Various Colored Sticky Traps To Some Pollinating Insects In Apple,
2015
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Attractiveness Of Various Colored Sticky Traps To Some Pollinating Insects In Apple, Ekrem Atakan, Serkan Pehli̇van
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Sticky colored traps have been widely used for sampling of harmful insects in wild and cultivated plants worldwide. Colored sticky traps could be a simple and a low-cost method for determining the relative abundance of harmful and beneficial insects, including pollinators. However, knowledge about catches of nontargeted insects such as pollinators by colored traps is rudimentary. Trials were conducted to evaluate the attractiveness of various colors (white, yellow, blue, and green) to some pollinating insects in apple in Adana Province, Turkey, during 2011 and 2012. Colored plates were hung at about 1.70 m from ground level of the exterior canopy …
The Alticini (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Galerucinae) Fauna Ofdavraz Mountain (Isparta): Comments On Host Plant And Altitude Preferenceswith Two New Records For Turkish Fauna, Ebru Gül Aslan, Kübra Alkan
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Forty-seven species belonging to 7 genera of Alticini are presented based on the investigations conducted on Davraz Mountain (Isparta). Host plant relationships of 24 species established from the area are listed. Brassicaceae, Scrophulariaceae, and Lamiaceae seem to be the most preferred host plant families among others. Three species from the genus Longitarsus Berthold - namely L. baeticus Leonardi, 1979; L. foudrasi Weise, 1893; and L. tabidus (Fabricius, 1775) - were sampled only from 1900 m and above on the mountain. Additionally, Longitarsus brunneus (Duftschmidt, 1825) and Psylliodes laticollis Kutschera, 1864 are given as new records for the Chrysomelidae fauna of …
Altitudinal Effects On The Life History Of The Anatolian Lizard (Apathya Cappadocica, Werner 1902) From Southeastern Anatolia, Turkey, Serkan Gül, Nurhayat Özdemi̇r, Azi̇z Avci, Yusuf Kumlutaş, Çeti̇n Ilgaz
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Altitudinal gradients are an important variable in testing the life history traits (e.g., longevity, age at maturity, and body size) of organisms. In this study, the life history traits of the Anatolian lizard Apathya cappadocica were examined from 3 populations from different altitudes (Kilis, 697 m; Şanlıurfa, 891 m; Diyarbakır, 1058 m) from southeastern Anatolia, Turkey. Age structure was determined by using skeletochronology. Males in all populations were the larger sex; therefore, the populations showed male biases that were negative by the sexual size dimorphism index. Males in Diyarbakır (high altitude) were also younger than males in the other populations. …
The Determination Of Spider Species (Araneae) In Barley And Wheatfields Of Northern Cyprus,
2015
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The Determination Of Spider Species (Araneae) In Barley And Wheatfields Of Northern Cyprus, Celaletti̇n Gözüaçik, Mustafa Güllü, Tuncay Türkeş, Ayda Konuksal
Turkish Journal of Zoology
This study was carried out to determine the spider fauna in barley and wheat fields of Northern Cyprus. It was conducted in 36 cereal fields of 24 villages in the Lefkoşa, Girne, Güzelyurt, Gazimağusa, and İskele districts in the years 2012 and 2013. In the study, the Oxyopidae (2), Thomisidae (5), Salticidae (2), Araneidae (3), Philodromidae (2), Clubionidae (3), and Theridiidae (1) families from Araneae were determined. Seventeen of the 18 species, excluding Kochiura aulica (C. L. Koch), were found for the first time and included in the fauna of Northern Cyprus.
A New Cyphalonotus Species (Araneae, Araneidae) From Malaysia,
2015
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A New Cyphalonotus Species (Araneae, Araneidae) From Malaysia, Muhammad Nasir Dzulhelmi, Su Nyun Pau Suriyanti, Che Yusoff Norma
Turkish Journal of Zoology
A new species of the twig-legged orb-weaver spider from the genus Cyphalonotus Simon 1895, C. selangor sp. nov., is illustrated and described based on a female specimen from Kuala Selangor Nature Park, Malaysia.
Freshwater Oligochaetes (Annelida) From Western Ghats Andthe West Coast Of Karnataka (India),
2015
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Freshwater Oligochaetes (Annelida) From Western Ghats Andthe West Coast Of Karnataka (India), Prashantha Ramachandra Hegde, Kanale Sreenivasappa Sreepada
Turkish Journal of Zoology
A survey on freshwater oligochaetes was conducted between October 2011 and June 2013 in selected wetlands of the Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Shimoga districts of Karnataka, India. In this study, 260 wetlands were sampled and examined for the presence of microdriles. Sixteen species of aquatic oligochaetes were recorded. Of these, 10 species belonged to the family Naididae (monophyletic) and 6 species to the family Pristinidae. The species' distribution patterns in different water bodies and habitat specificity (if any) in the study area are presented.
Five New Records Of Gall Midges (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) From Iran,
2015
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Five New Records Of Gall Midges (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) From Iran, Mahmoud Joghataie, Hussein Sadeghi Namaghi, Marcela Skuhrava
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Five gall midge species were identified as new records for the fauna of Iran from the Joghatay region of Razavi Khorasan Province, NE Iran. These species are Campylomyza flavipes Meigen, 1818 (Micromyinae); Micromya lucorum Rondani, 1840 (Micromyinae); Rabdophaga salicis (Schrank, 1803) (Cecidomyiinae); Rhopalomyia efremovi Fedotova, 1999 (Cecidomyiinae); and Rhopalomyia monogynasphaera Fedotova, 1999 (Cecidomyiinae). As many parts of the country have not been studied in terms of Cecidomyiidae fauna, the gall midge fauna of Iran will be increased considerably with further research.
Three New Records Of Eriophyoid Mites (Acari: Eriophyoidea) From Iran,
2015
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Three New Records Of Eriophyoid Mites (Acari: Eriophyoidea) From Iran, Ali Gol, Hussein Sadeghi Namaghi, Grazyna Soika
Turkish Journal of Zoology
One genus and 3 species are reported as new records for the fauna of Iran. They are Eriophyes tiliae (Nalepa, 1890) on Tilia begonifolia (Tiliaceae); Aceria tuberculatus Nalepa, 1891 on Tanacetum parthenium (Asteraceae); and Leipothrix liroi (Roiv., 1947) Jocic and Petanovic (2012) on Primula sp. (Primulaceae).
Conservation Of A New Breeding Population Of Caucasian Lynx(Lynx Lynx Dinniki) In Eastern Turkey,
2015
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Conservation Of A New Breeding Population Of Caucasian Lynx(Lynx Lynx Dinniki) In Eastern Turkey, Mark Chynoweth, Emrah Çoban, Çağan Şekerci̇oğlu
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Current data on the distribution and ecology of the Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) in Turkey are limited. Furthermore, lynx in the Caucasus region are likely to represent a subspecies of the Eurasian lynx, the Caucasian lynx (L. l. dinniki). Throughout its range, lynx increasingly face threats due to human activity, with habitat loss and prey depletion being of particular concern in eastern Turkey. As part of our camera trapping efforts to monitor large carnivores in the Sarıkamış-Allahuekber National Park and surrounding forests in Kars and Erzurum provinces, eastern Turkey, we have documented a breeding population of Caucasian lynx outside the …
Assessing Age, Growth, And Reproduction Of Alburnus Mossulensis And Acanthobrama Marmid (Cyprinidae) Populations In Karakaya Dam Lake (Turkey), Aysel Alkan Uçkun, Di̇dem Gökçe
Turkish Journal of Zoology
In total, 626 individuals of Alburnus mossulensis and 586 individuals of Acanthobrama marmid were collected monthly from Karakaya Dam Lake on the upper Euphrates River. The gonadosomatic index, somatic condition, oocyte size, and fecundity were calculated on a monthly basis. Reading of scales indicated that the maximum age was 4+ years for A. mossulensis and A. marmid. The estimated length-weight relationships were W = 0.206 × FL^{2.065} for females and W = 0.119 × FL^{2.138} for males in A. mossulensis, and W = 0.029 × FL^{2.678} for females and W = 0.030 × FL^{2.631} for males in A. marmid. Growth …
Changes In Abundance And Community Structure Of The Zooplankton Population During The 2008 Mucilage Event In The Northeastern Marmara Sea, Melek İşi̇ni̇bi̇li̇r Okyar, Funda Üstün, Deni̇z Ayşe Orun
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The composition and abundance of zooplankton and the corresponding environmental conditions were investigated during the 2008 mucilage event (April-December 2008) in the Marmara Sea. As a result, 46 zooplanktonic taxa were identified. Copepods and cladocerans were generally the most abundant groups. Mnemiopsis leidyi had a significant seasonality, and abundance was related to fluctuations in temperature and salinity. The most important species were Acartia clausi and Penilia avirostris, but these species did not reach their usual autumn maximum. As a result, the mucilage event in 2008 caused significant shifts in zooplankton abundance and community structure in the Marmara Sea.
Sexual Dimorphism In Trachylepis Vittata (Olivier, 1804) (Sauria: Scincidae) In The Zagros Mountains, Western Iran,
2015
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Sexual Dimorphism In Trachylepis Vittata (Olivier, 1804) (Sauria: Scincidae) In The Zagros Mountains, Western Iran, Nasrullah Rastegar-Pouyani, Razieh Fattahi
Turkish Journal of Zoology
We describe sexual dimorphism in coloration, size, and shape in 48 specimens (19 males and 29 females) of the bridled skink, Trachylepis vittata (Olivier, 1804), collected from western regions of the Iranian Plateau. For the analyses, we used 29 metric and 9 meristic characters. Our study showed the existence of slight sexual size dimorphism in body and head size between the sexes. Males had significantly smaller heads and narrower bodies than females. Furthermore, males and females were different in the structure of the cloaca. The possible scenarios behind sexual dimorphism in this lizard are discussed.
New Additions And Invasive Aphids For Turkey’S Aphidofauna (Hemiptera: Aphidoidea),
2015
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New Additions And Invasive Aphids For Turkey’S Aphidofauna (Hemiptera: Aphidoidea), Özhan Şenol, Hayal Akyildirim Beğen, Gazi̇ Görür, Emi̇n Demi̇rtaş
Turkish Journal of Zoology
This study was carried out in order to determine aphid species in the Inner Western Anatolian Subregion of Turkey. Nineteen aphid species are reported as new to the Turkish aphid fauna. These species are Aphis eryngiiglomerata Bozhko, 1963; Aphis glareosae Bozhko, 1959; Capitophorus eniwanus Miyazaki, 1971; Chaitophorus indicus A.K. Ghosh, M.R. Ghosh & D.N. Raychaudhuri, 1970; Chaitophorus ramicola (Börner, 1949); Cinara indica Verma, 1970; Cinara juniperensis (Gillette & Palmer, 1925); Cinara oxycedri Binazzi, 1996; Cinara setosa (Börner, 1950); Eulachnus thunbergii Wilson, 1919; Hyadaphis passerinii (Del Guercio, 1911); Mindarus kinseyi Voegtlin, 1995; Myzus padellus Hille Ris Lambers & Rogerson, 1946; Phylloxera …
A Karyotype Comparison Among 3 Species Of Allactaga (Mammalia: Dipodidae) From Central Iran,
2015
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A Karyotype Comparison Among 3 Species Of Allactaga (Mammalia: Dipodidae) From Central Iran, Maryam Rahimi-Pozve, Mansoureh Malekian, Mahmoud-Reza Hemami
Turkish Journal of Zoology
We studied karyotype and chromosomal characteristics of 3 species of five-toed jerboa from central Iran, including Allactaga firouzi, A. williamsi, and A. elater. This study revealed that the 3 species possessed a diploid number of 48 chromosomes. The first pair of chromosomes was significantly larger than other chromosomes in all 3 species. The total length of the haploid genome of Allactaga elater was longer than those of the other 2 species, and most of the chromosomes of the 3 species were metacentric. Based on total form percentage, interchromosomal asymmetry index, and centromeric index, Allactaga elater had the highest interchromosomal asymmetry. …
Age Estimation Of Anatololacerta Anatolica (Werner, 1902) In The Vicinity Of Çanakkale By Skeletochronology,
2015
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Age Estimation Of Anatololacerta Anatolica (Werner, 1902) In The Vicinity Of Çanakkale By Skeletochronology, Batuhan Yaman Yakin, Cemal Varol Tok
Turkish Journal of Zoology
In this study, age estimation using skeletochronology was done in 43 specimens (6 males, 29 females, 8 juv.) of Anatololacerta anatolica living in the vicinity of Çanakkale. When the cross-sections taken from phalanges were examined, the median age for the Çanakkale population was 4 years. The maximum age was calculated as 10 years for female individuals, and the maximum snout-vent length (SVL) of female individuals was measured as 74.18 mm. The mean SVL was 57.39 (SD = 4.6) mm for males and 63.62 (SD = 8.62) mm for females. The age at sexual maturity was determined as 3 years for …
Unusual Wintering Records Of Pipits (Aves: Motacillidae) In Hatay, Eastern Mediterranean Region Of Turkey,
2015
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Unusual Wintering Records Of Pipits (Aves: Motacillidae) In Hatay, Eastern Mediterranean Region Of Turkey, Ali̇ Atahan, Orhan Gül, Mehmet Atahan, Mehmet Gül
Turkish Journal of Zoology
We studied the unusual wintering records of some rare pipit species during winter in Hatay Province, in the Eastern Mediterranean Region of Turkey. Through intensive field observations performed between 2007 and 2013, 8 pipit species were recorded in the province. Among the observations, 59 were unusual wintering records belonging to 5 pipit species. In this article, we present observations on frequency and seasonality of each pipit species observed in Hatay Province. Meadow, water, and red-throated pipits were already known as winter visitors to the region, but for the first time in this study, we observed buff-bellied, Richard's, tree, tawny, and …
Fauna Of The Neuropterida (Raphidioptera, Neuroptera) Of The Protected Area Jasen, Macedonia: A Summer Flash,
2015
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Fauna Of The Neuropterida (Raphidioptera, Neuroptera) Of The Protected Area Jasen, Macedonia: A Summer Flash, Dusan Devetak, Vesna Klokocovnik, Hubert Rausch, Franc Janzekovic
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The study was carried out in order to determine the species of the superorder Neuropterida in the Protected Area Jasen, Central Macedonia. In July 2011, insect net sampling was used to obtain the Neuropterida from various habitats in the area. A total of 44 species from 10 families were determined, and 17 of these species were new records for the Macedonian fauna. Notes on ecology and altitudinal distribution of the Neuropterida in the area are also provided.
Feeding Habits And Diet Overlap Of Juveniles Of 2 Sparids, Diplodus Puntazzo (Walbaum, 1792) And Diplodus Vulgaris (Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, 1817), From The North Aegean Sea Of Turkey, Aytaç Altin, Özcan Özen, Hakan Ayyildiz, Adnan Ayaz
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The stomach contents of juvenile sharpsnout seabream, Diplodus puntazzo, and juvenile two-banded seabream, Diplodus vulgaris, were investigated in order to determine feeding habits and diet overlap among them. Fish were collected from October 2008 to August 2009 using a beach seine net from the Çanakkale coasts of Turkey. A total of 129 juvenile D. puntazzo (ranging from 13 mm to 77 mm total length) and 951 D. vulgaris (ranging from 15 mm to 97 mm total length) were collected during the sampling periods in the study area. The stomach content analyses showed that the diet of both species mainly comprised …
Occurrence And Temporal Variation In The Size-Frequency Distribution Of 2 Bloom-Forming Jellyfishes, Catostylus Perezi (L. Agassiz, 1862) And Rhizostoma Pulmo (Cuvier, 1800), In The Indus Delta Along The Coast Of Sindh, Pakistan, Baradi Waryani, Ghazala Siddiqui, Zarrien Ayub, Shaukat Hayat Khan
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Blooms of jellyfishes were studied at 3 sites, namely Bhanbore, Mirpur Sakro, and Keti Bunder. The sampling was carried out from April 2005 to March 2006. Only 2 species of jellyfish, Catostylus perezi and Rhizostoma pulmo, were found in samples. C. perezi was present at all 3 sampling sites, whereas R. pulmo was found only at Keti Bunder. Specimens of C. perezi appeared in the subsurface waters for a period of 6-8 months during April to August 2006 and February to March 2006. The smallest specimens of C. perezi appeared in January, and a gradual increase in size was observed …
