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Turkish Snail (Helix lucorum)

Turkish Snail (Helix lucorum)

(595 words)
March 7, 2026

Turkish Snail (Helix lucorum), a large land snail species belonging to the family Helicidae, is widely distributed in Türkiye and the Balkans. It is one of the most dominant native snail species in Türkiye’s fauna and forms extensive populations particularly in the Black Sea, Central Anatolia, Aegean, and Marmara regions. Due to historical consumption as food and commercial trade, human activities have introduced this species to various other geographic areas.MorphologyH. lucorum typically posse

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Damla Karabulut

Damla Karabulut

Sea Spider (Pycnogonida)

Sea Spider (Pycnogonida)

(412 words)
March 7, 2026

Sea Spider (Pycnogonida) is a group of marine organisms belonging to the phylum Arthropoda, commonly called sea spiders due to their morphological resemblance to terrestrial spiders of the class Arachnida.General Characteristics and MorphologyThey are generally small-bodied organisms; most species measure 1–10 mm in length, although some deep-sea species can have a leg span of up to 6 cm. They possess exceptionally long legs relative to their body size (typically four to six pairs). Their bodies

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Abdulsamet Suçeken

Abdulsamet Suçeken

Carpenter Ants

Carpenter Ants

(456 words)
December 1, 2025

Carpenter ants are insects belonging to the order Hymenoptera and the family Formicidae, known for their social lifestyle. The name “carpenter” is given due to their habit of constructing nests by excavating tunnels in wood. However, they do not consume wood; they merely carve out hollow spaces. This distinguishes them from termites. One of the most commonly known species is Camponotus pennsylvanicus.Appearance and StructureCarpenter ants live in colonies composed of workers of different sizes.

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Yusuf İslam Tuğla

Yusuf İslam Tuğla

Carpenter Ants (Camponotus pennsylvanicus)

Carpenter Ants (Camponotus pennsylvanicus)

(486 words)
December 1, 2025

Carpenter ants are social insects belonging to the order Hymenoptera and the family Formicidae. These species exhibit nesting behavior by excavating tunnels, particularly in wooden structures. Their inability to digest wood is the most fundamental characteristic distinguishing them from termites. Among the species, Camponotus pennsylvanicus is the most commonly identified.Morphological CharacteristicsCarpenter ants are recognized by their pronounced size variations among worker castes. Workers a

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Yusuf İslam Tuğla

Yusuf İslam Tuğla

Corn Earworm (Helicoverpa zea)

Corn Earworm (Helicoverpa zea)

(798 words)
December 6, 2025

The corn earworm, a species belonging to the family Noctuidae of the order Lepidoptera, causes significant economic losses in corn cultivation important through its feeding activity road harmful. Adult individuals have forewings that are milky brown, camel-colored, or yellowish-beige, while their hindwings are silvery white or silky white. In males, the antennae are comb-like in structure.Eggs are laid in large numbers, in flat-cylindrical shapes and in clusters. When first laid, the eggs are pa

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Nur Dursun

Nur Dursun

Insect Ayazma

Insect Ayazma

(547 words)
December 1, 2025

Böcek Ayazma is a Byzantine-era structure located on Yakup Çelebi Street in the İznik district of Bursa Province, approximately 50 metres east of the Koimesis Kilisesi. Originally constructed as a baptistery (baptisterium), the structure was later used as a holy water source, known as an ayazma.Location and General FeaturesThe structure is situated several metres below the road level and is enclosed by a stone wall and iron railings. Today, its dome is covered with a concrete layer and the surro

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Yusuf İslam Tuğla

Yusuf İslam Tuğla

False Scorpion (Pseudoscorpiones)

False Scorpion (Pseudoscorpiones)

(327 words)
February 5, 2026

False scorpions (Pseudoscorpiones) are small invertebrates belonging to the class arachnids (Arachnida) within the phylum Arthropoda. They resemble scorpions in appearance but lack a tail and stinger. Typically measuring a few millimeters in length, these creatures form a unique group within arachnids due to their body structure and prey-capturing methods.Classification and SystematicsFalse scorpions are classified under the order Pseudoscorpiones. This order encompasses various families and gen

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Celal Tekin

Celal Tekin

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