A genetic approach to assessing the biodiversity of Atlantic sturgeons Acipenser oxyrinchus and A. sturio (review of modern literature)

Abstract

The purpose of the review is to summarize modern data on the phylogenetic relationships of two sturgeon species, the North American Atlantic sturgeon Acipenser oxyrinchus and the European Atlantic sturgeon A. sturio, living in the Baltic Sea, due to the complete loss of A. sturio and the presence of a small number of individuals of A. oxyrinchus. Methods used: comparative analysis of modern literature data, a deconstruction method in which studies reflecting the molecular genetic characteristics of species have been carefully selected.The result of the review is structured data on molecular genetic studies of two sturgeon species. Combining research methods conducted with these species in one review.Significance: The results of the generalization are necessary for organizing measures to restore the lost population of sturgeon that lived in the water bodies of the Baltic Sea basin and was lost due to overfishing and changes in the habitat. A systematic approach to the molecular genetic labeling of fish both in the wild and in fish farms will ensure the control of the released juveniles, which will facilitate further research in this field of science.