Research Article

Notes on the Distribution of the Genus Oreochromis in the East Mediterranean Region of Turkey

Volume: 5 Number: 1 June 30, 2021
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Notes on the Distribution of the Genus Oreochromis in the East Mediterranean Region of Turkey

Abstract

Tilapias are freshwater species which are the common name of three genera of cichlids, Oreochromis, Sarotherodon, and Coptodon. Many of the species belonged to these genera have been used for aquaculture products. Although their main native distribution areas are tropical and subtropical regions, they have spread to other areas due to their high invasive characteristics. This study was aimed to investigate the distribution of genus Oreochromis in the East Mediterranean Region of Turkey. The study was conducted at 18 stations located in Adana and Mersin from 2014 to 2017. The introduction of the species in these systems was mainly recorded weed control, transfers of fisherman, and escape from aquaculture facilities. However, the distribution of genus Oreochromis in Turkey and their effects on the aquatic ecosystems are unknown. The results showed that the species of genus Oreochromis were easily adapted the different conditions such as various flow rates, salinity, and temperature.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Structural Biology

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

June 30, 2021

Submission Date

November 11, 2020

Acceptance Date

January 30, 2021

Published in Issue

Year 2021 Volume: 5 Number: 1

APA
Arslan, P., İnnal, D., & Özeren, S. C. (2021). Notes on the Distribution of the Genus Oreochromis in the East Mediterranean Region of Turkey. Commagene Journal of Biology, 5(1), 18-23. https://doi.org/10.31594/commagene.824644
AMA
1.Arslan P, İnnal D, Özeren SC. Notes on the Distribution of the Genus Oreochromis in the East Mediterranean Region of Turkey. Comm. J. Biol. 2021;5(1):18-23. doi:10.31594/commagene.824644
Chicago
Arslan, Pınar, Deniz İnnal, and Saniye Cevher Özeren. 2021. “Notes on the Distribution of the Genus Oreochromis in the East Mediterranean Region of Turkey”. Commagene Journal of Biology 5 (1): 18-23. https://doi.org/10.31594/commagene.824644.
EndNote
Arslan P, İnnal D, Özeren SC (June 1, 2021) Notes on the Distribution of the Genus Oreochromis in the East Mediterranean Region of Turkey. Commagene Journal of Biology 5 1 18–23.
IEEE
[1]P. Arslan, D. İnnal, and S. C. Özeren, “Notes on the Distribution of the Genus Oreochromis in the East Mediterranean Region of Turkey”, Comm. J. Biol., vol. 5, no. 1, pp. 18–23, June 2021, doi: 10.31594/commagene.824644.
ISNAD
Arslan, Pınar - İnnal, Deniz - Özeren, Saniye Cevher. “Notes on the Distribution of the Genus Oreochromis in the East Mediterranean Region of Turkey”. Commagene Journal of Biology 5/1 (June 1, 2021): 18-23. https://doi.org/10.31594/commagene.824644.
JAMA
1.Arslan P, İnnal D, Özeren SC. Notes on the Distribution of the Genus Oreochromis in the East Mediterranean Region of Turkey. Comm. J. Biol. 2021;5:18–23.
MLA
Arslan, Pınar, et al. “Notes on the Distribution of the Genus Oreochromis in the East Mediterranean Region of Turkey”. Commagene Journal of Biology, vol. 5, no. 1, June 2021, pp. 18-23, doi:10.31594/commagene.824644.
Vancouver
1.Pınar Arslan, Deniz İnnal, Saniye Cevher Özeren. Notes on the Distribution of the Genus Oreochromis in the East Mediterranean Region of Turkey. Comm. J. Biol. 2021 Jun. 1;5(1):18-23. doi:10.31594/commagene.824644

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