Rearing tehnology of common octopus Octopus vulgaris Cuvier, 1797

U ovom radu predstavljena je važna jadranska vrsta, hobotnica Octopus vulgaris, Cuvier 1797,općenite značajke koje su karakteristične za ovu vrstu, njen rast i razvoj.Također, naveden je i gospodarski značaj kao i pokušaji uzgoja u kontroliranim uvjetima. Kao jedna od najvažnijih oktopodnih vrsta u Jadranu često je viđena namirnica u mnogim kućanstvima na obali RH, posebice u Dalmaciji.Obzirom na navedenu potražnjuhobotnica je uzeta kao idealni primjer za uzgoj u marikulturi. Rezultati dosadašnjih istraživanja pokazuju da hobotnica dobro podnosi uzgojne uvjete i u relativno kratkom vremenu postiže konzumnu veličinu.No, u uzgojnim uvjetima su primijećene pojave kanibalizma i sposobnost vrste da pobjegne iz uzgojnih jedinica, kao i potrebe za velikom količinom i raznovrsnom hranom, što dovodi do ekonomskih problema. Izuzev navedenog svi oktopodi pa tako i obična hobotnica služe kao izvor visokovrijednih bjelančevina u ljudskoj prehrani. Thepaperpresentsimportant octopod species in the Adriatic Sea known as common octopus (Octopus vulgaris Cuvier 1979)with its general characteristics, growth and development. Also, their commercial and economic importance as well as experimental attempts of cultivation. As one of the most important octopod species in the Adriatic, it is a commonly used as food in many households on the Croatian coast, especially in Dalmatia.Consequently, octopus has been taken as an ideal example for cultivation in mariculture. According tothe results of conducted experimental research, octopus has shown good adaptations to captive conditions and short growing time to consumption size. However, cannibalism and the ability of the species to escape from cageunits has been observed, as well as the need for large amounts and different types of food, leading to economic problems. In addition, all octopods, including the common octopus, serve as a source of high-quality protein in human consumption.