Pregled istraživanja roda morskih konjića (Hippocampus)

master's thesis

• Title (english): Overview of research on the genus of sea horses (Hippocampus)
• Author: Anita Mesec
• Mentor: Tea Tomljanović (mentor)
• Committee member: Tea Tomljanović (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Daniel Matulić (član povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Ana Gavrilović (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Agriculture; (Department of Fisheries, Beekeeping, Game Management and Special Zoology); Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2023-07-10, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: BIOTECHNICAL SCIENCES; Agronomy

Abstract

Morski konjići su posebna morska vrsta koja se izdvaja svojim jedinstvenim izgledom i ponašanjem. Pripadaju porodici Syngnathidae, koja također uključuje morske konjiće, morske zmije i šiljogubce. Morski konjići su vrsta koja je ugrožena i suočava se s raznim prijetnjama. Njihova ugroženost proizlazi iz kombinacije faktora, uključujući pretjerano iskorištavanje, uništavanje staništa kao što su koraljni grebeni i morske trave, onečišćenje voda i klimatske promjene te pretjerani izlov koji može imati ozbiljne posljedice na njihovu sposobnost razmnožavanja i dugoročni opstanak vrsta. Trgovina morskim konjićima u akvarističkoj industriji je praksa koja ima svoje kontroverze i rizike. Iako mnogi akvaristi uživaju u promatranju morskih konjića u svojim akvarijima, važno je biti svjestan utjecaja ove trgovine na populacije morskih konjića u prirodi. Medicina bazirana na morskim konjićima je jedan od faktora koji pridonosi ugroženosti ove vrste, koja vjeruje da imaju ljekovita svojstva i koriste se za liječenje različitih bolesti. Molekularna istraživanja morskih konjića pružaju važne uvide u njihovu genetiku, evoluciju, fiziologiju, reprodukciju i druge aspekte njihovog života. Provode se kroz razne molekularne tehnike i metode analize genoma i genetske varijabilnosti. Unaprjeđenje molekularnog istraživanja za morske konjiće može biti od ključne važnosti za bolje razumijevanje ove ugrožene vrste. Kako bi se zaštitili morski konjići, oni su uvršteni na IUCN-ovu Crvenu listu ugroženih vrsta, što ukazuje na njihovu ozbiljnu ugroženost.

Abstract (english)

Seahorses are a special marine species that stands out for its unique appearance and behavior. They belong to the Syngnathidae family, which also includes seahorses, sea snakes and stingrays. Seahorses are an endangered species and face various threats. Their threat stems from a combination of factors, including overexploitation, destruction of habitats such as coral reefs and seagrasses, water pollution and climate change, and overfishing, which can have serious consequences for their ability to reproduce and the long-term survival of the species. Trading seahorses in the aquarium industry is a practice that has its own controversies and risks. Although many aquarists enjoy viewing seahorses in their aquariums, it is important to be aware of the impact of this trade on seahorse populations in the wild. Medicine based on seahorses is one of the factors contributing to the endangerment of this species, which is believed to have medicinal properties and is used to treat various diseases. Molecular studies of seahorses provide important insights into their genetics, evolution, physiology, reproduction and other aspects of their lives. They are carried out through various molecular techniques and methods of genome analysis and genetic variability. Advances in molecular research for seahorses may be critical to better understanding this endangered species. In order to protect seahorses, they have been included in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, which indicates their serious threat.

• Keywords: morski konjići; vrste; ugroženost; akvaristička trgovina; molekularna istraživanja
• Keywords (english): seahorses; species; endangerment; aquarium trade; molecular research
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:204:939663
• Study programme: Title: Fisheries and Game Management; Study programme type: university; Study level: graduate; Academic / professional title: magistar/ magistra inženjer/inženjerka ribarstva i lovstva (magistar/ magistra inženjer/inženjerka ribarstva i lovstva)
• Type of resource: Text
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• Created on: 2023-07-13 11:34:16