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The aim of the lecture is to introduce to diversity, ecology and evolutionary adaptations of marine fishes. Although the lecture will largely go through the taxonomic groups of fishes, the special attention will be put on ecological peculiarities of fishes from individual biogeographic zones and different habitats, as well as on the remarkable evolutionary adaptations of individual groups. Lecture will include information on life-histories, biotic interactions, feeding and reproductive strategies, and migrations.
Last update: Vukićová Jasna, RNDr., Ph.D. (30.01.2026)
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Helfman G, Colette BB, Facey DE, Bowen BW 2009. The Diversity of Fishes. Blackwell Science. Wootton, RJ. 1998. Ecology of Teleost Fishes. 2nd edition. Chapman Hall, London. Priede IG. 2017. Deep-sea fishes: biology, diversity, ecology and fisheries. Cambridge University Press. Hastings PA, Walker HJ Jr., Galland GR. 2014. Fishes: A guide to their diversity. University of California Press. Last update: Sacherová Veronika, RNDr., Ph.D. (10.05.2019)
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Oral exam. Last update: Vukićová Jasna, RNDr., Ph.D. (06.02.2025)
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1. Paleogeography of the world seas, abiotic characteristics of marine environment 2. Vertical zonation, fish communities, fish morphology 3. Biogeographical zones, fish diversity and evolutionary adaptations 4. Agnatha and Chondrichthyes 5. Coelacanthiformes, Acipenseriformes, Elopomorpha 6. Alepocephaliformes, Clupeiformes, Ostariophysi 7. Argentiniformes, Galaxiiformes, Salmoniformes, Osmeriformes, Stomiatiformes, Ateleopodiformes, Aulopiformes, Myctophiformes 8. Lampriformes, Zeiformes, Stylephoriformes, Gadiformes, Polymixiiformes, Trachichthyiformes, Beryciformes, Holocentriformes 9. Ophidiiformes, Batrachoidiformes, Scombriformes, Syngnathiformes, Kurtiformes, Gobiiformes 10. Carangaria 11. Ovalentaria 12. Eupercaria Last update: Vukićová Jasna, RNDr., Ph.D. (30.01.2026)
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KNOWLEDGE After completing the course, the student will be able to: 1. Explain how paleogeography, abiotic factors, and vertical zonation of the marine environment influence the distribution and diversity of marine fishes. 2. Characterize biogeographical zones of the world oceans and the typical fish assemblages associated with different marine habitats. 3. Understand key morphological, physiological, and behavioural adaptations of marine fishes to pelagic, benthic, deep-sea, and coastal environments. 4. Summarize evolutionary innovations and radiations that underlie the success of major marine fish lineages.
SKILLS After completing the course, the student will be able to: 1. Characterise major taxonomic groups of marine fishes and relate their traits to ecological and evolutionary contexts. 2. Analyse patterns of marine fish diversity across habitats and biogeographic regions using comparative and ecological reasoning. 3. Interpret scientific literature addressing marine fish ecology, diversity, and evolutionary adaptations. 4. Integrate morphological, ecological, and phylogenetic information to explain adaptive strategies of marine fishes.
COMPETENCES After completing the course, the student will be able to: 1. Synthesize taxonomic, ecological, and evolutionary perspectives to develop a comprehensive understanding of marine fish diversity. 2. Critically evaluate ecological and evolutionary explanations for patterns of distribution and adaptation in marine fishes. 3. Communicate complex information on marine fish diversity clearly and effectively in academic discussions. 4. Apply ecological and evolutionary principles of marine fishes to related fields such as conservation biology, fisheries science, and marine management. Last update: Vukićová Jasna, RNDr., Ph.D. (30.01.2026)
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