Short Communication

A new oligochaeta record for Türkiye, Rhyacodrilus falciformis Bretscher, 1901 (Annelida: Naididae: Rhyacodrilinae)

Volume: 40 Number: 4 December 15, 2023
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A new oligochaeta record for Türkiye, Rhyacodrilus falciformis Bretscher, 1901 (Annelida: Naididae: Rhyacodrilinae)

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to contribute to the aquatic Oligochaeta fauna of Türkiye. The study area selected for this research is Karasu Stream, located in the Black Sea Region of Türkiye, in the province of Sinop. Benthic macroinvertebrate samples were collected on a monthly basis between February 2013 and January 2014 from 10 selected stations in the study area. As a result of the study, Rhyacodrilus falciformis Bretscher, 1901 is reported as a new record for the Oligochaeta fauna of Türkiye. Besides being recognized as a new record species, this record also extends the species' distribution area to the Asian part of Türkiye. Additionally, this study provides detailed information on the biological, ecological, and morphometric characteristics, as well as the distribution of R. falciformis, identified as a new record for the fauna of Türkiye.

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Supporting Institution

Sinop University Scientific Research Council (BAP)

Project Number

SÜF- 1901-12-12

Thanks

This study has been financed by Sinop University Scientific Research Council (BAP) (Project no: SÜF- 1901-12-12). Authors deeply grateful to them for this support.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Hydrobiology , Water Invertebrates

Journal Section

Short Communication

Early Pub Date

December 8, 2023

Publication Date

December 15, 2023

Submission Date

August 11, 2023

Acceptance Date

October 17, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Volume: 40 Number: 4

APA
Zeybek Yünlü, M., Aydemir Çil, E., Van Haaren, T., & Yıldız, S. (2023). A new oligochaeta record for Türkiye, Rhyacodrilus falciformis Bretscher, 1901 (Annelida: Naididae: Rhyacodrilinae). Ege Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, 40(4), 304-309. https://doi.org/10.12714/egejfas.40.4.10