The Endemism Situation of Turkish Harvestmen (Opiliones) Fauna

Authors

  • Kemal Kurt Gümüşhane University
  • Ömer Köksal Erman Atatürk Üniversitesi, Fen Fakültesi, Biyoloji Bölümü, 25240 Erzurum
  • Hakan Demir Niğde Ömer Halisdemir Üniversitesi, Fen-Edebiyat Fakültesi, Biyoloji Bölümü, 51200 Niğde
  • Osman Seyyar Niğde Ömer Halisdemir Üniversitesi, Fen-Edebiyat Fakültesi, Biyoloji Bölümü, 51200 Niğde

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v5i13.1744-1749.1557

Keywords:

Endemic species, Turkey, Opiliones, Biodiversity, Fauna

Abstract

In this study, the Turkish opilionid fauna is evaluated in terms of endemism and it is aimed that this group reveals the present situation and the importance in the biological richness of Turkey. For this purpose, studies on the harvestmen in our country were examined and 35 species and 2 subspecies belonging to 6 families were identified as endemic. Distribution of these species by families and genera is determined and shown graphically.

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Published

29.12.2017

How to Cite

Kurt, K., Erman, Ömer K., Demir, H., & Seyyar, O. (2017). The Endemism Situation of Turkish Harvestmen (Opiliones) Fauna. Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology, 5(13), 1744–1749. https://doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v5i13.1744-1749.1557

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 13 (2017): Special Issue (OTBIYOSEM)

Section

Agriculture and Environment

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