Chalcidoidea of Turkey (Insecta: Hymenoptera)
Drawing on the Universal Chalcidoidea Database and numerous studies conducted in Turkey, this work presents a detailed account of the families, genera, and species that make up Turkey's Chalcidoidea fauna. The book builds upon the foundational work of Dr Mikdat Doğanlar, a leading figure in Turkish Chalcidoidea research, who bequeathed his collection of over 12,000 Chalcidoidea specimens to Ankara's Plant Protection Central Research Institute. Readers will find comprehensive information on distribution, hosts, associations, parasitoids, and noteworthy records. The book uncovers the existence of 19 families, 51 subfamilies, 269 genera, and 1,024 species of Chalcidoidea in Turkey, with Eulophidae, Pteromalidae, and Encyrtidae boasting the highest species count. A comprehensive list of Chalcidoidea species found in Turkey is also included in the book's appendix.
The central aim of this study is to shed light on the role of Chalcidoidea, a group of paramount agricultural significance, within Turkey's fauna, thereby providing a valuable resource for researchers investigating similar topics.
Elif Sakaltaş Arıyak completed both her undergraduate and graduate degrees in biology at Cumhuriyet University's esteemed Faculty of Science (Turkey). She furthered her education at Ankara University's Faculty of Science (Turkey), where she earned her doctorate with a specialized focus on entomology.
She spent 24 years imparting her extensive knowledge to students as a teacher in various schools under the aegis of the Turkish Ministry of National Education. Her areas of academic interest surround systematic entomology, Hymenoptera (Chalcidoidea), zoology, and the unique educational needs of gifted and talented students.
Elif's distinguished career has been characterized by an impressive array of published articles and completed national scientific projects in her field, which demonstrate the depth of her knowledge, her passion for entomology, and her contributions to the scientific community.
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