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Actual distributions and validity of petroleuciscus spp., with the range extension and length-weight relationship data in case of petroleuciscus ninae
(Central Fisheries Research Inst, 2023)The genus Petroleuciscus was known from the Marmara, Aegean, and Black Sea drainages, as well as southeast Anatolia and Iran. However, studies conducted in recent years have suggested that the species described in southeast ... -
Connectivity is vitally important in a fragmented forest ecosystem to sustain biodiversity: An analysis for Rize
(Giresun Üniversitesi / Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü, 2021)Forests are the leading ecosystems that are under threat due to the pressure of global change. Being under pressure for a forest ecosystem means fragmented and isolated habitats, decrease in biodiversity and change in the ... -
The future of DNA barcoding: Reflections from early career researchers
(MDPI, 2021)Over the last two decades, the use of DNA barcodes has transformed our ability to identify and assess life on our planet. Both strengths and weaknesses of the method have been exemplified through thousands of peer-reviewed ... -
Is Garra rezai (Teleostei, Cyprinidae) a species known only from two widely disjunct areas in the Tigris drainage?
(Pensoft Publishers, 2024)Garra rezai was recently described from two geographically distant areas in the Tigris drainage: upper Yanarsu River (eastern Turkiye) and Bouein-Sofla Creek (Iran). In the scope of this study, we aimed to ascertain the ... -
Mapping the distribution of amphibian species in Rize province, Turkey
(Societas Europaea Herpetologica, 2019)The Caucasus biodiversity hotspot covering the northeastern part of Turkey is one of the richest regions in terms of global biodiversity. Rize Province is located in the Transcaucasia region portion of this hotspot. We ... -
Molecular data confirm the presence of the Southern Crested Newt Triturus karelinii (Strauch, 1870) in Anatolia
(Taylor & Francis Ltd., 2023)Two species of newts of the genus Triturus are known to occur in Turkiye: Triturus ivanbureschi Wielstra & Arntzen, 2013 and T. anatolicus Wielstra & Arntzen, 2016. Here, we used the mitochondrial ND4 gene as a genetic ... -
Natural diversity in health related phytochemicals in Turkish tomatoes
(IOS Press, 2021)BACKGROUND: Tomatoes are important fruits in the Mediterranean diet and are considered to reduce the risk of different human diseases due to their antioxidative powers. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of the present study was ... -
A new locality record of Pelias barani (Böhme et joger, 1983) from the Northeastern Anatolia
(Folium Ltd, 2016)Two female individuals of Baran’s Adder species Pelias barani were recorded in Tektaş village of Pazar, Rize (Turkey). These individuals were compared with other samples in the literature, and introduced them size and ... -
New locality records for eirenis occidentalis (Rajabizadeh, Nagy, Adriaens, Avcı, Masroor, Schmidtler, Nazarov, Esmaeili & Christiaens, 2015) and Eirenis punctatolineatus (Boettger, 1892) (Squamata: Colubridae) from eastern Anatolia (Turkey)
(Universitatea din Oradea, 2019)Here, we report new localities for Eirenis occidentalis and Eirenis punctatolineatus from the eastern Anatolia during a field survey in 2017, and present a summary of a morphological comparison between our specimens and ... -
A new trout species from southern Marmara Sea drainages (Teleostei: Salmonidae)
(2021)Salmo duhani, sp. n., a new species, is described from the southern Marmara Sea drainages, Turkey. It differs from the other Salmo species in the neighboring basins by having a shorter maxillary (8-10% SL); a shorter ... -
Non-native and native tree species plantations and seasonality could have substantial impacts on the diversity of indigenous soil fauna in a semi-arid forest ecosystem
(Springer, 2023)The temporal and spatial dynamics of soil fauna in many terrestrial ecosystems are still not fully understood, while soil fauna is one of the most critical characteristics in assessing soil quality. Therefore, the efects ... -
Potential distribution under different climatic scenarios of climate change of the vulnerable Caucasian salamander (Mertensiella caucasica): A case study of the Caucasus Hotspot
(Springer, 2018)Amphibians are strongly affected by climate change like many vertebrate animals. To address this problematic situation, we examined the potential effect of climate change on the distribution of Mertensiella caucasica (Waga, ... -
Predicted distribution patterns of Pelias kaznakovi (Nikolsky, 1909) in the caucasus hotspot with a new locality record from Turkey
(Folium Publ Co, 2016)We represent climatic preferences of Pelias kaznakovi, which is a Caucasus endemic viper species together with a new locality record. Male P. kaznakovi specimen has morphological similarities in terms of pholidosis characters ... -
Spatial and temporal variations in the species composition and abundance of benthic macroinvertebrates along the coast of the Eastern Black Sea
(Taylor & Francis As, 2020)The species composition and abundance of benthic macroinvertebrates in the Eastern Black Sea were determined seasonally, between May 2013 and February 2014. Sediment was collected using a Van Veen grab, at different depths: ... -
Spirlins of the southern Black Sea basin, with the description of a new species (Teleostei: Leuciscidae)
(Magnolia Press, 2020)Alburnoides turani, new species, from the Filyos River drainage is described and the distribution of the nine other Alburnoides species known from the southern Black Sea basin is revised. Alburnoides turani is distinguished ... -
Survey for the pathogenic chytrid fungi batrachochytrium dendrobatidis and b. salamandrivorans on the caucasian salamander in northeastern Turkey
(Herpetological Conservation & Biology, 2021)Chytridiomycosis is an infectious disease of amphibians caused by either of two aquatic fungal pathogens, Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) and B. salamandrivorans (Bsal). In this study, we carried out Bd and Bsal screening ... -
Taxonomic assessment and distribution of fishes in upper Kura and Aras river drainages
(Pensoft Publishers, 2020)In the present study, the actual fish fauna of the upper Kura and Aras river drainages in Turkey were re-examined. the distribution and latest taxonomic status of the species were assessed. the study area comprises the ... -
The trouts of the upper Kura and Aras rivers in Turkey, with description of three new species (Teleostei: Salmonidae)
(Magnolia Press, 2022)The taxonomic status of the resident and anadromous trout species native to the Kura and Aras river drainages is evaluated, and three resident species are recognised in the upper reaches of Kura and Aras drainages in Turkey. ...