Abstract Birds are valued in the traditional cultures of Tibetan areas China for symbolism, spirituality, and medicine. A total 329 informants from six communities were interviewed through ethnobiological survey methods. Results highlight that value a diversity birds multiple symbolic purposes including good harvest, happiness, fortune, beauty, glory, omens. Over 20 avian species eagles, crows,...

Hysterothylacium fabri is commonly reported in various Mediterranean fish. However, there no data on the mitochondrial ribosomal RNA (rrnS) gene sequence of H. larvae Sea waters. Therefore, we aimed to reveal molecular characterization based rrnS current study. Firstly, fourth stage were identified at parasitological examination from Mullus barbatus Sea. Morphologically herein also supported by...

In this study, a total of 366 samples were collected and 30 them belonged to Sardina pilchardus, 54 Engraulis encrasicolus, Belone svetovidovi, 18 Caranx rhonchus, 12 Trachurus mediterraneus, 10 trachurus, 21 Mullus Barbatus, surmuletus, Boopss boops, 35 Oblada melanura, 46 Scomber colias, 22 scombrus 28 Solea solea, obtained by commercial fishermen in the Izmir Bay (Aegean sea coast Turkey) du...

Three mesh sizes of multiflament trammel nets (22 mm, 24 mm, and 26 mm) were used in Finike bay for red mullet (Mullus barbatus L., 1758). The sampling program was arranged during February to May 2012. Holt (1963) method was used for selectivity of trammel nets. Red mullet was the dominant species in 22 mm mesh size at 52.86%, followed by 25.7% with the 24 mm net and 21.43% with the 26 mm net. ...

Biological invasions may pose a serious threat to ecosystems and economies. In this study, the presence of non-indigenous species Fistularia petimba in Cyprus is documented. A total 76 individuals were collected by bottom trawls trammel nets June 2020, March 2021, August September 2021. Morphometric measurements, meristic counts, sex, stomach content, maturity stages recorded, notes made on len...