Observations on the Forest Dormouse,Dryomys nitedula (Pallas, 1779) (Rodentia: Gliridae), in Syria |
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| Authors: | Adwan H. Shehab Osama Mouhra Mohammad A. Abu Baker Zuhair S. Amr |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Animal Pests, General Commission for Agricultural Scientific Research, Douma , P.O. Box 113 , Damascus , Syria;2. Sourghiea Agricultural Research Center (GCASR), Douma , P.O. Box 113 , Damascus , Syria;3. Department of Biology , Jordan University of Science &4. Technology, P.O. Box 3030 , Irbid , Jordan;5. Technology , P.O. Box 3030 , Irbid , Jordan E-mail: amrz@just.edu.jo. |
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| Abstract: | Abstract A new distribution locality for the Forest Dormouse, Dryomys nitedula, is reported from Ashrafiat Al Wade in the Barada River valley, northwest of Damascus. The specimens are morphologically similar to the Arabian and Turkish populations. Some ecological and biological aspects are discussed. |
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| Keywords: | Morphology biology distribution taxonomy Syria Middle East |
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