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Two Cases of Melanism in the Ring-Headed Dwarf Snake Eirenis Modestus (Martin, 1838) from Kastellorizo, Greece (Serpentes: Colubridae)
Herpetology Notes, volume 11: 175-178 (2018) (published online on 20 February 2018) Two cases of melanism in the Ring-headed Dwarf Snake Eirenis modestus (Martin, 1838) from Kastellorizo, Greece (Serpentes: Colubridae) Konstantinos Kalaentzis1,*, Christos Kazilas1 and Ilias Strachinis1 Pigmentation serves a protective role in many 2016). A possible adaptive hypothesis for melanism in animals, including snakes, whether it functions in snakes is protection against sun damage (Lorioux et al., camouflage, warning, mimicry, or thermoregulation 2008; Jablonski and Kautman, 2017). (Bechtel, 1978; Krecsák, 2008). The observable The Ring-headed Dwarf Snake, Eirenis modestus colouration and pattern of a snake is the result of the (Martin, 1838), is a medium-sized colubrid snake presence of variously coloured pigments in specific reaching a maximum total length of 70 cm (Çiçek and places in the skin (Bechtel, 1978). Four different types Mermer, 2007). The Dwarf Snake inhabits rocky areas of pigment-bearing cells called chromatophores can with sparse vegetation and often hides under stones, be found in the skin of reptiles, namely melanophores, where it feeds mainly on terrestrial arthropods (Çiçek iridophores, erythrophores, and xanthophores (Bechtel, and Mermer, 2007). It is widely distributed (Fig. 1), 1978). Abnormalities in the pigment formation or the occurring mainly in the Caucasus (Armenia, southern interaction between the different types of pigment may Azerbaijan, eastern Georgia, southern Russia), Greece result in various chromatic disorders, which cause (on the islands of Alatonissi, Chios, Fournoi, Kalymnos, abnormal colouration of the skin and its derivatives Kastellorizo, Leros, Lesvos, Samiopoula, Samos, (Rook et al., 1998). There are many literature reports and Symi), northwestern Iran, and Turkey (Çiçek and describing chromatic anomalies in snakes, of which Mermer, 2007; Mahlow et al., 2013). -
Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Management of Water Resources in the Island of Crete, Greece
water Review Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Management of Water Resources in the Island of Crete, Greece V. A. Tzanakakis 1,2,*, A. N. Angelakis 3,4 , N. V. Paranychianakis 5, Y. G. Dialynas 6 and G. Tchobanoglous 7 1 Hellenic Agricultural Organization Demeter (HAO-Demeter), Soil and Water Resources Institute, 57001 Thessaloniki, Greece 2 Department of Agriculture, School of Agricultural Science, Hellenic Mediterranean University, Iraklion, 71410 Crete, Greece 3 HAO-Demeter, Agricultural Research Institution of Crete, 71300 Iraklion, Greece 4 Union of Water Supply and Sewerage Enterprises, 41222 Larissa, Greece; [email protected] 5 School of Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Crete, 73100 Chania, Greece; [email protected] 6 Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Cyprus, Nicosia 1678, Cyprus; [email protected] 7 Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Davis, Davis, CA 95616, USA; [email protected] * Correspondence: [email protected] Received: 12 April 2020; Accepted: 16 May 2020; Published: 28 May 2020 Abstract: Crete, located in the South Mediterranean Sea, is characterized by long coastal areas, varied terrain relief and geology, and great spatial and inter-annual variations in precipitation. Under average meteorological conditions, the island is water-sufficient (969 mm precipitation; theoretical water potential 3284 hm3; and total water use 610 hm3). Agriculture is by far the greatest user of water (78% of total water use), followed by domestic use (21%). Despite the high average water availability, water scarcity events commonly occur, particularly in the eastern-south part of the island, driven by local climatic conditions and seasonal or geographical mismatches between water availability and demand. -
Registration Certificate
1 The following information has been supplied by the Greek Aliens Bureau: It is obligatory for all EU nationals to apply for a “Registration Certificate” (Veveosi Engrafis - Βεβαίωση Εγγραφής) after they have spent 3 months in Greece (Directive 2004/38/EC).This requirement also applies to UK nationals during the transition period. This certificate is open- dated. You only need to renew it if your circumstances change e.g. if you had registered as unemployed and you have now found employment. Below we outline some of the required documents for the most common cases. Please refer to the local Police Authorities for information on the regulations for freelancers, domestic employment and students. You should submit your application and required documents at your local Aliens Police (Tmima Allodapon – Τμήμα Αλλοδαπών, for addresses, contact telephone and opening hours see end); if you live outside Athens go to the local police station closest to your residence. In all cases, original documents and photocopies are required. You should approach the Greek Authorities for detailed information on the documents required or further clarification. Please note that some authorities work by appointment and will request that you book an appointment in advance. Required documents in the case of a working person: 1. Valid passport. 2. Two (2) photos. 3. Applicant’s proof of address [a document containing both the applicant’s name and address e.g. photocopy of the house lease, public utility bill (DEH, OTE, EYDAP) or statement from Tax Office (Tax Return)]. If unavailable please see the requirements for hospitality. 4. Photocopy of employment contract. -
Ionisches Meer
IONISCHES MEER SKIPPER INFORMATION IONISCHES MEER 2 Und so kam ich hierher mit Schiffen und eigener Mannschaft, fuhr auf schimmerndem Meer zu andersredenden Menschen HOMER, DIE ODYSSEE Das Revier VENEZIANISCHE GASSEN mit engbrüstigen die großen Inseln Levkas und Kefallonia Patrizierhäusern, barocke Kirchen mit zum offenen Meer hin abgeriegelt und so Glockentürmen, weite französische Plätze fast völlig geschützt ist. Die Vielzahl klei- und Arkaden wie in Paris, Parkanlagen in nerer, teils unbewohnter oder mit maleri- englischem Stil - ganz sicher nicht die schen Dörfern gastfreundlicher Fischer Beschreibung einer „typischen“ und Bauern bebauter Inseln hat eine sol- griechischen Insel, sondern Aufzählung che Auswahl tief eingeschnittener Buch- der Spuren vieler Herren, die Korfu ge- ten, zum Beispiel im Norden von prägt haben: Griechen und Römer, Meganisi, dass man sogar im Hochsom- Byzanz und Venedig, dann in kurzer mer noch alleine ein verschwiegenes Folge Frankreich, Russland und England, Plätzchen am Rande eines Olivenhaines ab 1863 schließlich Griechenland. Ebenso auf kristallklarem Wasser finden kann. vielfältig die Gäste: Homer, Lord Byron, Mit dem gebührenden Abstand kann man Kaiserin Elisabeth „Sisi“ von Österreich, hier auch Skorpios betrachten, nach heute Henry Miller und Onassis; allesamt ange- Privatinsel der Familie Onassis. zogen von der Vielfalt der Inseln und Mit Bergen bis zu 1620 m Höhe ragt Buchten mit üppiger Vegetation, Wäldern Kefallonia, die größte der Ionischen In- und Olivenhainen bis hinab zum glaskla- seln, aus dem Meer. Als rau, zerklüftet ren Wasser an unberührten Stränden, und gebirgig beschrieben sie schon überragt vom Hochgebirge am Festland. Homer und Strabo, von Erdbeben wurde DIE OSTSEITE VON KORFU lockt mit ge- sie noch in jüngerer Vergangenheit heim- schützten Ankerplätzen und kleinen Hä- gesucht. -
Das Dreieck Der Glückseligkeit
SAMOS Das Dreieck der Glückseligkeit Samos, die Heimat des Pythagoras, inspiriert Sie dazu, sich selbst aus verschiedenen Winkeln zu erkunden. Sonne und Meer, Geschichte und Kultur, fantastische Landschaften und einzigartige Strände, Gastronomie und gute Weine, echte Menschen und Gastfreundschaft. Ergebnis: reine Glückseligkeit2 ΠΕΡΙΦΕΡΕΙΑ REGION ΒΟΡΕΙΟΥ ΑΙΓΑΙΟΥ NORD-ÄGÄIS GEMEINDE ΠΕΡΙΦΕΡΕΙΑΚΗ BEZIRKSEINHEIT SAMOS ΕΝΟΤΗΤΑ ΣΑΜΟΥ SAMOS SAMOS Das Dreieck der Glückseligkeit Samos, der Geburtsort des Pythagoras, inspiriert Sie dazu, sich selbst aus verschiedenen Winkeln zu erkunden. Sonne und Meer, Geschichte und Kultur, fantastische Landschaften und einzigartige Strände, Gastronomie und gute Weine, echte Menschen und Gastfreundschaft. Ergebnis: reine Glückseligkeit2 REGION NORD-ÄGÄIS GEMEINDE BEZIRKSEINHEIT SAMOS SAMOS 2 Samos Reiseführer / Landkarte Samos Reiseführer / Inhaltsverzeichnis 3 Ag. Nikolaos Petalides Inhaltsverzeichnis Ag. Dimitrios Tsampou Potami Ag. Konstantinos Kirche Kontakeika K a m p o s Metamorphosi Ampelos Avlakia Tsamadou A g i o s Stavrinides Livadaki Einleitung 4 Kastro Karlovasi N i k o l a o s Lemonakia Allgemeine Beschreibung Vourliotes N i s i Mikro Manolates Seitani Ydrousa B U C H T Kl. Profitis Agia Megalo Lekka Kokkari Galazio Geschichte 6 Seitani Ilias V O N Paraskevi Nikoloudes Ag. Isidoros V A T H Y Kedros Altertum, Mittelalter, Fürstentum, Neuere Geschichte (Schiffswerft) Konteika Kl. Panagia Kl. Zoodochos Pigi Vrontiani Kalami Drakei Kosmadei A M P E L O S Mourtia Kultur 8 Kl. Zoodochos Pigi Kastania Varsamo Kakoperatou K a r v o u n i s - B e r g Kamara Mikri Lakka und Architektur, Musik, Theater, Tanz, Agioi Theodori Malagari Kl. Agia Megali Lakka Samos Zoni Bildende Künste, Küche, Festivals Pythagoras-Höhle Agia Zoni K a s o n i s i Ano Vathy Kallithea K e r k i s Platanos Stadtleben, Dörfer & Siedlungen 12 Panagia Makrini - B e r g Marathokampos Paleokastro Pandrosos Kerveli Städte, Dörfer & Siedlungen, Sitten & Traditionen Ormos bei Mesogio Kl. -
Sea Turtles and Small-Scale Fisheries: Designing Conservation Policies for a Marine Area on Crete, Greece
Sea turtles and small-scale fisheries: Designing conservation policies for a marine area on Crete, Greece A Dissertation Submitted to the Faculty of Drexel University by Aliki Panagopoulou in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy May 2015 © Copyright 2015 Aliki Panagopoulou. All rights reserved. ii Dedication To Laurie Spotila: An amazing woman I was honored to have in my life and call a friend. I miss you! And To my nephews, Konstandinos and Michalis: You are my secret power! iii Acknowledgments It has been a long journey that got me to this point and there are so many people I have to thank for their support during the process for this major milestone. First of all, I would like to thank my two advisors, Dr. James R. Spotila and Dr. Stephen J. Morreale. Dr. Spotila, thank you so much for offering me the opportunity to come to Drexel and pursue a Ph.D. degree. You showed a lot of faith in me and you have been the greatest mentor any graduate student can have. You showed me the path to true scientific thinking, you provided guidance, advice and support. More than that, you took me into your home, you helped me get settled in Philadelphia and you became one of my closest friends. Dr. Morreale, you have been there with me every step of the way, working with me in the field, guiding me through data analyses and writing and teaching me everything I know about telemetry and mapping. More importantly, you taught me how to think outside the box and not let the little unimportant things get to me. -
Late Miocene,Crete)
GEOLOGICA ULTRAIECTINA Mededelingen van de Faculteit Aardwetenschappen Universiteit Utrecht No. 160 NEOGENE OUTER-ARC EVOLUTION IN THE CRETAN SEGMENT OF THE HELLENIC ARC: TECTONIC, SEDIMENTARY AND GEODYNAMIC RECONSTRUCTIONS Johan ten Veen ISBN 90-5744-018-0 NEOGENE OUTER-ARC EVOLUTION IN THE CRETAN SEGMENT OF THE HELLENIC ARC: TECTONIC, SEDIMENTARY AND GEODYNAMIC RECONSTRUCTIONS NEOGENE OUTER-ARC EVOLUTIE IN HET KRETENZISCHE DEEL VAN DE HELLEENSE BOOG: TEKTONISCHE, SEDIMENTAIRE EN GEODYNAMISCHE RECONSTRUCTIES (met een samenvatting in het Nederlands) PROEFSCHRIFT ter verkrijging van de graad van doctor aan de Universiteit Utrecht op gezag van de Rector Magnificus Prof. Dr. H.O. Voorma ingevolge het besluit van het College van Decanen in het openbaar te verdedigen op maandag 23 maart 1998 des namiddags te 16.15 uur. door Johannes Hendrik ten Veen geboren op 31 december 1965 te Amsterdam 1998 PROMOTOR: PROF. DR. J. E. MEULENKAMP CO-PROMOTOR: DR. G. POSTMA VoorMarion Contents Bibliography 8 Samenvatting (summary in Dutch) 9 Chapter 1 Introduction and summary 11 Chapter 2 Identification of fault blocks and restoration of 21 their vertical motions - a method Chapter 3 Fault patterns in the southern Aegean 41 Chapter 4 Reconstruction of fault-block kinematics and 67 architecture of Neogene outer-arc basins of central and eastern Crete Chapter 5 Late Miocene to Recent tectonic evolution of 109 Crete (Greece): geological observations and model analysis Chapter 6 Roll-back controlled half-graben evolution and 133 related basin-fill patterns (Late Miocene, Crete) References 177 Dankwoord (acknowledgements) 187 Curriculum Vitae 189 Enclosures 191 Bibliography Chapter 4: Ten Veen, J.H. and Postma, G., 1998. -
Seismic Hazard Assessment for the Protection Of
ANNALS OF GEOPHYSICS, 60, 4, 2017, S0440, doi: 10.4401/ag-7154 Seismic hazard assessment for the protection of cultural heritage in Greece: methodological approaches for national and local scale assessment (pilot areas of Aighio, Kalamata and Heraklion) Sotiris Sboras1,*, John Andrew Dourakopoulos1, Evaggelos Mouzakiotis1, Pavlos Dafnis1, Theodoros Palantzas1, Vassilios K. Karastathis1, Nikolaos Voulgaris2, Gerasimos-Akis Tselentis1 1 National Observatory of Athens, Institute of Geodynamics, Lofos Nymfon, Athens, Greece 2 University of Athens, Faculty of Geology and Geoenviromment, Athens, Greece Article history Received September 15, 2016; accepted June, 16 2017. Subject classification: Historical monuments, SHA, Structural assessment, Geodatabase, Greece. ABSTRACT project, which was recently completed, focuses on his- The rich Greek cultural heritage has been always threatened by the torical monuments protection. intense seismic activity in the broader Aegean region. The objective of One of the primary targets of “ASPIDA” Project the presented project is to develop an integrated tool for the engineers is to create a valuable GIS-based database providing in order to protect the Greek monuments, museums and archaeolog- much of the information required for seismic hazard ical sites against strong earthquakes. In order to achieve this goal a assessment. The development of such a database de- GIS-based database was developed with a bidirectional purpose: to livers multiple benefits: i) it provides a multilevel data collect and combine all necessary data about the monuments and management, ii) the input and output data are fully their regional geological and seismotectonic conditions and to assess updatable and adjustable, iii) analyses and calculations seismic hazard for each and every monument using the most modern between data and/or datasets are significantly facilitat- techniques. -
EUROISLANDS ESPON Scientific Report
C Scientific report Table of contents Table of contents _____________________________________________________ 1 Table of Maps ________________________________________________________ 3 Table of Figures ______________________________________________________ 3 1. Rationale and context of the Study _____________________________________ 5 1.1. Territorial cohesion and sustainability: the overall goal _____________________ 5 1.2. Areas’ attractiveness and territorial cohesion _____________________________ 6 1.3. Islands characteristics as permanent obstacles for attractiveness _____________ 8 1.4. Islands’ policy in order to exploit islands characteristics ___________________ 15 2 Methodology ____________________________________________________ 21 2.1. Planning for primary and secondary research required to collect data and information to answer the questions of the study _____________________________ 26 2.1.1. Variables for the state of islands and data collection strategies _____________________ 26 2.1.2. Variables for the attractiveness of islands and data collection strategies: data bases and local researches on cases studies _________________________________________________ 34 2.1.3. Methodology for the Research in the Case Studies ______________________________ 42 2.1.4. Indexes for the comparison and the typology of islands: state, change and attractiveness 52 2.1.5. A typology of Islands _____________________________________________________ 58 2.2. Methods for the Islands’ Impact Assessment _____________________________ 61 2.2.1 The -
Περίληψη : Γενικές Πληροφορίες Area: 477,942 Km2
IΔΡΥΜA ΜΕΙΖΟΝΟΣ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΣΜΟΥ Συγγραφή : Λάνδρος Χρίστος , Λάνδρος Χρίστος , Λάνδρος Χρίστος , Λάνδρος Χρίστος , Λάνδρος Χρίστος , Καμάρα Αφροδίτη , Ντόουσον Μαρία - Δήμητρα , Σπυροπούλου Βάσω Μετάφραση : Παπαδάκη Ειρήνη , Παπαδάκη Ειρήνη , Ντοβλέτης Ονούφριος , Ντοβλέτης Ονούφριος , Νάκας Ιωάννης , Καριώρης Παναγιώτης (23/3/2007) Περίληψη : Γενικές Πληροφορίες Area: 477,942 km2 Coastline length: 163 km Population: 33.814 Island capital and its population: Samos (6.236) Administrative structure: Region of North Aegean, Prefecture of Samos, Municipality of Vathy (Capital: Samos, 6.236), Municipality of Karlovasi (Capital: Neo Karlovasi, 5.740), Municipality of Marathokambos (Capital: Marathokambos, 1.329), Municipality of Pythagoreion (Capital: Pythagoreion, 1.327) Local newspapers: "Charavgi", "Samiakon Vima", "Samiakos Typos", "Samiaki Echo", "Samiaki" Local radio stations:Plus FM (89.4), Rock 9.35 (93.5), Radio Choros (94.2), Metamorfosis (95.0), Face FM (95.6), Samos FM (97.7), 2000 FM (99.8), Top FM (102.4), Armonia (103.2), Radio Vathy (102 FM) Local TV stations: TV Samos, Samiaki Tileorasi, TV 7 Samos Museums: Archaeological Museum of Samos, Archaeological Collection of Pythagoreion, Natural History Museum of the Aegean-Paleontological Museum of Samos-Constantinos and Maria Zimali Foundation, Karlovasi Historical and Folklore Museum, Folklore Museum of the N. Demetriou Foundation, Samos Ecclesiastical Museum, Samian Wine Museum, Pagonda Folklore Museum, Mavratzaioi Historical Museum Archaeological sites and monuments: The Heraion of -
Beschlußempfehlung Und Bericht Des Ausschusses Für Ernährung, Landwirtschaft Und Forsten (10
Deutscher Bundestag Drucksache 12/5417 12. Wahlperiode 13.07.93 Beschlußempfehlung und Bericht des Ausschusses für Ernährung, Landwirtschaft und Forsten (10. Ausschuß) zu der Unterrichtung durch die Bundesregierung — Drucksache 12/4555 Nr. 2.11 — Die Griechischen Inseln des Ägäischen Meeres; — Abschlußbericht der Kommission — Vorschlag für eine Verordnung (EWG) des Rates über Sondermaßnahmen für bestimmte landwirtschaftliche Erzeugnisse der kleineren Inseln des Ägäischen Meeres — KOM(92) 569 endg. — »Rats-Dok. Nr. 4079/93« A. Problem Einige kleinere Inseln des Ägäischen Meeres leiden aufgrund der schwierigen geographischen Lage, der Abgelegenheit der Region, der geringen Größe und dem ungünstigen Klima unter besonderen wirtschaftlichen und sozialen Problemen. B. Lösung Gemäß einem Beschluß des Europäischen Rates 1988 in Rhodos hat die EG-Kommission daher steuerliche und strukturelle Maßnah- men sowie landwirtschaftliche Sondermaßnahmen beschlossen. Der vorliegende Verordnungsvorschlag sieht Beihilfen zur Verbes- serung der Versorgung (Transporthilfen für landwirtschaftliche Produkte und Betriebsmittel) vor sowie Beihilfen zur Unterstützung der örtlichen Produktion, u. a. in den Sektoren Obst und Gemüse, Wein, Oliven, Mastvieh und Käse. Im übrigen sind weitere Aus- nahmeregelungen im agrarstrukturellen Bereich vorgesehen. Einvernehmliche Ablehnung im Ausschuß. Drucksache 12/5417 Deutscher Bundestag — 12. Wahlperiode C. Alternativen Keine Angaben der Antragsteller. D. Kosten Die EG-Kommission schätzt die Kosten der Agrarmaßnahmen in 1993 auf rund 15 Mio. ECU, in den Folgejahren auf rund 27 Mio. ECU, die zum überwiegenden Teil aus der Abteilung Garantie des EAGFL finanziert werden sollen. Deutscher Bundestag — 12. Wahlperiode Drucksache 12/5417 Beschlußempfehlung Der Bundestag wolle beschließen, die Bundesregierung zu ersuchen, bei den Verhandlungen in Brüssel darauf hinzuwirken, daß der anliegende Verordnungsvor- schlag — Drucksache 12/4555 Nr. -
Contribution À La Connaissance Des Orchidées De L'île De Samos (Égée
21XP 065-080 18.09.18 11:25 Page 71 www.orchidelforge.eu Natural. belges 89 (Orchid. 21) (2008): 71-251 Contribution à la connaissance des Orchidées de l’île de Samos (Égée orientale, Grèce) par Pierre DELFORGE (*) Abstract. DELFORGE, P. - Contribution to the knowledge of the Orchids of the island of Samos (Eastern Aegean, Greece). After a presentation of the geology, the geomorphology, the human impact over the landscape, and the vegetation of the island of Samos, a review of the past and present studies about Samian orchids is made. It appears that 54 orchids species were known for Samos around the year 1992 (Table 1). The negative repercussions of the recent climatic changes on the eastern Aegean orchid flora and of the big forest fires of 2000 on Samos are evoked. Research in Samos in March, April, and May 2008 has revealed 59 orchid species for the island, bringing their number up to 61 (Table 2). Among the 61 species certainly known for the island of Samos, one is very likely extinct (Cephalan- thera epipactoides), one, not seen in 2008, is represented by only one or few individuals very sporadic (Ophrys lesbis), and one, probably endemic, is nearly extinct (Dactylorhiza pythagorae). Two species, Ophrys basilissa and O. omegaifera are represented by few indi- viduals in flowers in 2008, growing each on one single site, and 9 others are present in only 1-2/406 squares of 1 km × 1 km: Epipactis condensata, E. microphylla, Ophrys cerastes var. minuscula, O. ceto, O. homeri, O. phryganae, O. polycratis, O. villosa (s.