Papers by Hikmet Yildirimhan
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Fift een Lyciasalamandra atifi and 14 L. fazilae from Antalya Province, Turkey, were examined for... more Fift een Lyciasalamandra atifi and 14 L. fazilae from Antalya Province, Turkey, were examined for helminths. Th ree species of nematodes, Rhabdias bermani, Aplectana acuminata, and Cosmocerca longicauda, were found in L. atifi and 2 species, Aplectana linstowi and Cosmocerca longicauda, were found in L. fazilae. L. atifi represents a new host record for each of the 3 species of nematodes reported; L. fazilae represents a new host record for each of the 2 species of nematodes reported.
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Th irty-eight Balkan green lizards, Lacerta trilineata, from Turkey were examined for helminths. ... more Th irty-eight Balkan green lizards, Lacerta trilineata, from Turkey were examined for helminths. Th ree species of Digenea, Plagiorchis elegans, Pleurogenoides medians, Brachylaemus sp. (metacercaria); 2 species of Cestoda, Oochoristica tuberculata and Mesocestoides sp. (tetrathyridium); and 6 species of Nematoda, Abbreviata abbreviata, Ascarops strongylina (larva in cysts), Falcaustra armenica, Oswaldocruzia fi liformis, Skrjabinelazia hoff manni, Skrjabinodon medinae, were found. Lacerta trilineata represents a new host record for each of the parasite species; Plagiorchis elegans, Brachylaemus sp., Oochoristica tuberculata, Mesocestoides sp., Abbreviata abbreviata, Ascarops strongylina (larva), Falcaustra armenica Skrjabinelazia hoff manni, and Skrjabinodon medinae are reported from Turkey for the fi rst time.
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Ninety-one eastern spadefoot toads, Pelobates syriacus, were collected from 3 localities in Turke... more Ninety-one eastern spadefoot toads, Pelobates syriacus, were collected from 3 localities in Turkey between 1993 and 2003 and examined for helminths. One species of Monogenea (Polystoma sp.) and 3 species of Nematoda (Aplectana brumpti, Oxysomatium brevicaudatum, Skrjabinelazia taurica) were found. Pelobates syriacus represents a new host record for Polystoma sp. and S. taurica.
Turkish Journal of Zoology
This study was conducted to investigate helminth parasites of Eurasian Marsh Frog (Pelophylax rid... more This study was conducted to investigate helminth parasites of Eurasian Marsh Frog (Pelophylax ridibundus) from Bingöl province, in 2012. A total of 42 specimen were collected from six localities from Bingöl (Eastern Anatolia, Turkey) Twelve helminthes species were found from the collected samples: Haematolechus breviansa, Diplodiscus subclavatus Opisthioglyphe ranae, Pleurogenoides medians, Gorgodera cygnoides, Gorgoderina vitelliloba, Cosmocerca ornate, Rhabdias bufonis, Oxysomatium brevicaudatum, Eustrongylides excisus, Oswaldocruzia filiformis and Acanthocephalus ranae. Several studies on helminth fauna of Eurasian marsh frogs (P. ridibundus) have been published by different researchers and localities. All parasite species have been recorded previously but this study is the first helminthological study for host-frog from Bingöl province, Turkey.
ÖZET: Bu çalışma 2001-2002 yılları arasında Malatya ve Bitlis’den yakalanan 41 (23 dişi, 18 erkek... more ÖZET: Bu çalışma 2001-2002 yılları arasında Malatya ve Bitlis’den yakalanan 41 (23 dişi, 18 erkek) Neurergus strauchii (benekli semender)’in helmintlerini incelenmek üzere yapılmıştır. Çalışma sonucunda helmintlerden sadece 1 nematoda türü (Cosmocerca commutata) tespit edilmiştir. Bu çalışma benekli semender üzerine yapılmış Dünya’daki ilk helmintolojik çalışmadır. Kurbağa bulunan parazit türü için ilk konak kaydıdır. Anahtar Sözcükler: Benekli Semender, Neurergus strauchii, Cosmocerca commutata, nematod
ÖZET: Bu çalışma, 2000-2008 yılları arasında Hatay’dan yakalanan 22 (11 dişi, 11 erkek) Hemidacty... more ÖZET: Bu çalışma, 2000-2008 yılları arasında Hatay’dan yakalanan 22 (11 dişi, 11 erkek) Hemidactylus turcicus (Geniş Parmaklı Keler)’un helmintlerini incelemek üzere yapılmıştır. Çalışma sonucunda 2 helminth türüne (Spauligodon laevicauda, Macracanthoryhnchus catulinus) rastlanmıştır. Bulunan helmint türleri Türkiye için yeni kayıttır. Anahtar Sözcükler: Geniş Parmaklı Keler, Nematod, Akanthosefal
Helminthologia, 2018
Summary In this study, we assessed the helminth fauna of seventy two Valentin’s Lizard, Darevskia... more Summary In this study, we assessed the helminth fauna of seventy two Valentin’s Lizard, Darevskia valentini (32♂♂, 35♀♀, 5 subadult). Specimens collected from Kayseri, Ardahan and Van Provinces in Turkey. As a result of the present study, it was detected that forty one hosts are infected with one or more species of helminth. Two species of Cestoda, Oochoristica tuberculata and Mesocestoides spp., and 5 species of Nematoda, Spauligodon aloisei, Skrjabinodon alcaraziensis, Skrjabinodon medinae, Skrjabinelazia hoffmanni and Strongyloides darevsky were found in the hosts. D. valentini represents a new host record for all helminths recorded. Skrjabinodon alcaraziensis is recorded for the first time from Turkey. Van, Kayseri and Ardahan are new locality records for all helminths from D. valentini.
Acta Veterinaria Hungarica, 2017
In Turkey, a study was conducted during the years 2009–2015 to detect the gastrointestinal helmin... more In Turkey, a study was conducted during the years 2009–2015 to detect the gastrointestinal helminth species of 18 white storks (Ciconia ciconia Linnaeus, 1758 (Aves: Ciconiiformes) sampled from aquatic or swamp areas of Bursa Province, one of the inter-route sites where storks intensely stay. The results of postmortem examination revealed that 17 (94.44%) white storks harboured one or more helminth species. Eight species of helminths were detected at the following prevalence rates: Dictymetra discoidea (38.88%), Chaunocephalus ferox (37.50%), Schistocephalus solidus (27.77%), Stephanoprora (Monilifer) spinulosa (18.75%), Echinoparyphium sp. (12.50%), Tylodelphys excavata (6.25%), T. clavata (6.25%), and Syncuaria ciconiae (6.25%). This study is the first report on the presence of all the above species except T. excavata from white storks in Turkey. Stephanoprora (M.) spinulosa was found in Ciconiiform birds for the first time in this study.
Helminthologia, 2016
SummaryIn the years 2010 and 2014, fifty-four samples ofPhoenicolacerta laevisfrom eight localiti... more SummaryIn the years 2010 and 2014, fifty-four samples ofPhoenicolacerta laevisfrom eight localities in Adana (n=6) and Hatay (n=48) were collected and examined for helminth parasites. New host and locality records were recorded. As a results of present study, three species of Digenea,Sonsinotrema tacapense, Prosthodendrium chilostomum, Brachylaimasp. (metacercaria); two species of Cestoda,Oochoristica tuberculataandMesocestoides sp. and four species of Nematoda,Skrjabinodon medinae, Spauligodon sp.,Thubunaea sp. and a larva of the AscaridiidaeAscarididaegen.sp. were reported for lizard samples. We document new host records for all of helminth species reported here.Sonsionotrema tacapense(Digenea), andThubunaea sp. (Nematoda) are recorded for the first time from Turkey. There are, to our knowledge, no reports of helminths forP. laevisin Turkey and also from its range.
Türkiye parazitolojii dergisi / Türkiye Parazitoloji Derneği = Acta parasitologica Turcica / Turkish Society for Parasitology, 2009
The helminth fauna of 113 wild pigeons, (Columba livia Gmelin, 1789), in the Bursa Province was i... more The helminth fauna of 113 wild pigeons, (Columba livia Gmelin, 1789), in the Bursa Province was investigated. As a result of the investigation 3 helminth species were detected. These were Capillaria columbae (Gmelin, 1789), Ascaridia columbae (Gmelin, 1790) (Nemathelminthes) and Raillietina echinobothrida (Megnin, 1881) (Cestoda).
Türkiye parazitolojii dergisi / Türkiye Parazitoloji Derneği = Acta parasitologica Turcica / Turkish Society for Parasitology, 2008
Twenty two Hemidactylus turcicus (Turkish Gecko) collected from Hatay were examined for helminths... more Twenty two Hemidactylus turcicus (Turkish Gecko) collected from Hatay were examined for helminths between 2000-2008 years. As a result of this study, 2 helminth species (Spauligodon laevicauda and Macracanthorynchus catulinus) were found. This is the first time that these helminth species have been found in Turkey.
Türkiye parazitolojii dergisi / Türkiye Parazitoloji Derneği = Acta parasitologica Turcica / Turkish Society for Parasitology, 2008
Twenty banded newts and 16 southern crested newts collected from Bursa on different dates from 19... more Twenty banded newts and 16 southern crested newts collected from Bursa on different dates from 1997-2006 were examined for helminths .As a result of the examination, 3 helminths (Oswaldocruzia filiformis (Goeze, 1782), Megalobatrachonema terdentatum (Linstow 1890) and Oxysomatium brevicaudatum (Zeder 1800) were found on banded newts. One nematode (Oxysomatium brevicaudatum) was found on southern crested newts. This is the first helminthological study of Triturus spp. in Turkey and is a new detection of Megalobatrachonema terdentatum in Turkey.
Türkiye parazitolojii dergisi / Türkiye Parazitoloji Derneği = Acta parasitologica Turcica / Turkish Society for Parasitology, 2005
Fifty-three marsh frogs, Rana ridibunda, that were collected during the period from 1998 to 2004 ... more Fifty-three marsh frogs, Rana ridibunda, that were collected during the period from 1998 to 2004 from 4 different regions of Turkey and variable extended localities, were examined for helminths. As a result of our study 16 species of metazoan parasites were found. These included 9 Digenea, 4 Nematoda, 2 Acanthocephala and 1 Hirudinea. Pleurogenoides stromi, Cosmocerca ornata, Neoxsyomatium brevicaudatum, Oswaldocruzia filiformis, Eustrongylides excicus and Centrorhynchus spp. were detected. This is the first time that Rana ridibunda has been reported in Turkey.
Türkiye parazitolojii dergisi / Türkiye Parazitoloji Derneği = Acta parasitologica Turcica / Turkish Society for Parasitology, 2006
Twenty-seven tree frogs (Hyla arborea ) were collected from 3 different regions of Turkey from 19... more Twenty-seven tree frogs (Hyla arborea ) were collected from 3 different regions of Turkey from 1995-2000 in order to detect helminths . As a result of our survey, 1 Monogenea species and 2 Nematoda species were found. These are Polystoma skrjabini, Cosmocerca ornata and Oswaldocruzia filiformis. This is the second time Polystoma skrjabini has been recorded for this host, while this is the first time Cosmocerca ornata and Oswaldocruzia filiformis have been recorded for this host.
TURKISH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY, 2015
Introduction Turkey has 97 Important Bird Areas (IBAs), which cover a total of 29.978 km 2 , or 4... more Introduction Turkey has 97 Important Bird Areas (IBAs), which cover a total of 29.978 km 2 , or 4% of the total land area. The country is divided into 7 major geographical regions, each with different climates, habitats, flora, and fauna. The study area, Bursa, is located along the Marmara Sea. This province, which lies along migratory flyways, is an important transit area for migratory birds and contains 4 IBAs (Magnin et al., 2000). Members of the genus Buteo are primarily residents or short-distance migrants. The common buzzard (Buteo buteo) is a medium-to-large bird of prey whose range covers most of Europe and extends into Asia. The subspecies Vulpinus (steppe buzzard) generally uses the south of Turkey as its wintering area, except the southeastern region (Heinzel et al., 1995). Buzzards eat various small mammals and amphibians, including rabbits, snakes, and lizards, as well as worms and insects. As a result of these dietary habits, it is likely that they are frequently exposed to larval or adult parasites. Parasites can affect the health and productivity of wild birds to different degrees. While most helminths infect wild birds without causing much damage, heavy infections can result in reduced performance and increased mortality 2. Materials and methods 2.1. Study area The study area is located in the southeast of the Marmara region (40°11′N, 29°04′E) and is characterized by hot and dry summers with some rainfall. The mean annual Abstract: Raptors can be parasitized by numerous helminth species due to their feeding behavior. When the parasite load is high, the bird's life can be affected. A total of 21 common buzzards, Buteo buteo, from different districts of Bursa, in Northwest Turkey, were examined for helminth infections. The results of the postmortem examination revealed that 15 of 21 buzzards (71.43%) harbored 1 or more helminth species. Seven species/genera of helminths were detected at the following prevalence rates: ascarid larvae (47.62%), Strigea falconis (38.09%), Neodiplostomum attenuatum (33.33%), Cladotaenia globifera (14.29%), Centrorhynchus amphibius (14.29%), Physaloptera alata (9.52%), and Synhimantus laticeps (4.76%). The most common helminth species was S. falconis, which was found in the small intestine of its hosts. This study is the first report to describe the presence of N. attenuatum, S. falconis, C. globifera, P. alata, and C. amphibius in the common buzzards of Turkey. This study is also the first to report the presence of S. laticeps in common buzzards, although this helminth had been previously reported in a sparrow hawk in Turkey.
Türkiye parazitolojii dergisi / Türkiye Parazitoloji Derneği = Acta parasitologica Turcica / Turkish Society for Parasitology, 2008
Fifty (26 males, 21 female and 3 juvenile) Lyciasalamandra luschani (Luschan's salamander) co... more Fifty (26 males, 21 female and 3 juvenile) Lyciasalamandra luschani (Luschan's salamander) collected in Antalya, were examined for helminths during 1997-2001. In this study, 3 helminth species, Aplectana acuminata, Cosmocerca longicauda and Angiostoma aspersae (Nematoda) were found. This study is the first helminthological research of Luschan's salamander in the world. This is the first time that Luschan's salamander has been shown to be the host of these parasites.
Bulletin of the European …, 2000
Sixty-five Rutilus rubilio from Iznik Lake, Turkey, were examined for helminth parasites. Three s... more Sixty-five Rutilus rubilio from Iznik Lake, Turkey, were examined for helminth parasites. Three species were found on 57 of 65 fish examined: there were 168 Dactylogyrus sphyrna, 73 Neoechinorhynchus rutili, 9 Eustrongylides sp.
TURKISH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY, 2013
A checklist of metazoon parasites of Anura and Urodela in Turkey has been compiled from parasitol... more A checklist of metazoon parasites of Anura and Urodela in Turkey has been compiled from parasitological studies done in Turkey between 1960 and 2013. The list of parasite species is arranged by phylum and class, providing parasite name, location of the caught Anura and Urodela hosts, and date of published record. Seventy parasite species belonging to phylum Platyhelminthes (including 7 species of Monogenea, 24 species of Digenea, and 2 species of Cestoda), phylum Nemathelminthes (including 30 species of Nematoda), phylum Acanthocephala (6 species), and phylum Annelida (1 species) are listed from 24 host species, which were collected from different parts of Turkey. The parasite-host list is organized on a taxonomic basis and provides information for the species of host(s) infected, the known geographic distribution in Turkey, and the published sources for each host and locality record.
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