o TijelrnK A New Subspecies, Ablepharus kitaibelii (Bibron & Borry, 1833) budaki n. ssp. (Sauria: Scincidae) From the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus

Abstract: A new subspecies. Ablepharus kitaibelii budbki n. spp. that is distinguished from previously described subspecies, is recognized. Designation of A. k. budaki as a new subspecies, separate from the other subspecies, is based on the following characteristics: (a) the ventral side colouration of the trunk and tail. (b) the number of the vertical rows of scales between the masseteric and ear opening and (c) the size of the ear openings. Moreover, it is pointed out that the population of A. kitaibelii and especially the taxonomical status of A. k. chernovi in Turkey should be considered again

The Importance of Maxillary Sinuses in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Procedures

Oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures, such as tooth extractions, surgical treatment of odontogenic maxillary sinus pathologies, dental implant surgery, orthognathic surgery, and sinus lift procedures, often correlate with the maxillary sinuses, due to anatomical proximity. For instance, in Le Fort I osteotomy, which is the predominant surgical technique preferred for the treatment of dentofacial deformities of the maxilla, the osteotomy line includes maxillary sinus and nasal walls. Maxillary sinus-lifting surgery is performed to regenerate bone in the posterior maxilla for dental implant placement. Additionally, maxillary sinus pathologies of odontogenic origin, such as sinusitis, cysts, and neoplasms, can impact the oral and maxillofacial region, and surgical intervention may be required to manage these conditions. Proper diagnosis, treatment planning, and surgical techniques are essential to optimize patient outcomes and minimize complications related to the maxillary sinuses in oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures

Food composition of Ocellated Skink, Chalcides ocellatus (Forskal, 1775) (Squamata: Scincidae), from the Cyprus Island

WOS: 000330034700013We examined the food composition of the museum specimens of Chalcides ocellatus (Forskal, 1775) collected from Morphou (=Guzelyurt) and Gonyeli (Nicosia District, Northern Cyprus). The stomach contents of 41 (23 males, 11 females, and 7 juveniles) individuals were analyzed, and totally 86 prey items were detected. The species was found to feed mainly on a variety of insects (94.3%) and particularly on coleopterans (62.1%). No statistically significant sex-or age-dependent difference was observed in the feeding regime. In conclusion, the diet of C. ocellatus was based mainly on insects and other arthropods

A HISTOLOGICAL STUDY ON HEPATIC STRUCTURE OF Lyciasalamandra arikani (URODELA: SALAMANDRIDAE)

WOS: 000346232300007The liver is one of the most important internal organ in the body. It plays a prominent role in many processes in the body, particularly those concerned with its metabolism (protein synthesis, storage metabolites, bile secretion and detoxification). This report represents the histological characterization of liver Lyciasalamandra arikani, endemic salamander to Turkey. Hematopoietic tissue structures were examined in the connective tissue of the penhepatic regions. The liver of L. arikani probably possesses immunologic capabilities due to the presence of lymphocytes in the perihepatic regions. The hepatic lobules consisted of both hepatocytes and sinusoidal blood capillary networks, in which hepatocyte-sinusoidal structures were formed. The hepatocytes were polygonal and had a rounded nucleus. There is a lot of differing content of melanin containing cells in the hepatic parenchyma. Periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) staining method showed large glycogen deposits in the clusters of melanin granules. These melano-macrophage centers probably act significant role in organs of heterothermic vertebrates including providing energy and protection against pathogens due to fact that heterothermic vertebrates can produce energy slowly and so are torpid related the blood flow rate at low temperatures

The Occurence of the Rumen Ciliate Entodinium constrictum Dehority, 1974 (Entodiniidae, Entodiniomorphida) from Domestic Sheep (Ovis ammon aries L.) in Northern Cyprus

WOS: 000273126400007Entodinium constrictum was observed in rumen contents from a single sheep out of eleven living in Northern Cyprus. It constituted 0.08% of the total ciliate population and had a 9.09% frequency of appearance. The size and percentage occurrence of this species in the present study is compared to those previously reported for other animal hosts living in different geographical locations. This study reports for the first time the presence of E. constrictum in Cypriot domestic sheep.TUBITAK (The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey)Turkiye Bilimsel ve Teknolojik Arastirma Kurumu (TUBITAK) [TBAG-HD/96 (105T517)]; EBILTEM (Ege University Research and Application Center of Science and Technology)Ege University [2007/BIL/009]We are also indebted to TUBITAK (The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey) and EBILTEM (Ege University Research and Application Center of Science and Technology) for their financial support in gaining a new microscopical and imaging system with two projects [TBAG-HD/96 (105T517) and 2007/BIL/009, respectively]