The relationship between semen seminal plasma ions and sperm cell velocities of wild-caught longspine scraper, Capoeta trutta

In this study, semen seminal plasma contents and the motility of sperm cells were determined in Capoeta trutta via a computer-assisted sperm analysis system. In addition, we evaluated the relationship between semen seminal plasma ions and the velocities of sperm cells. Although the predominant ions were K ([Formula: see text] mg L [Formula: see text]) and Na ([Formula: see text] mg L [Formula: see text]) in the semen seminal plasma, Ca ([Formula: see text] mg L [Formula: see text]) and Mg ([Formula: see text] mg L [Formula: see text]) were not predominate according to our results. However, partially strong relationships between the curvilinear velocity value (VCL) and K ([Formula: see text]; [Formula: see text]) were found, while it was moderate with Mg ([Formula: see text]; [Formula: see text]). There was a weak relationship with Na ([Formula: see text]; [Formula: see text]) and Ca ([Formula: see text]; [Formula: see text]). In our results, while the trace metals were determined as Zn > Al > B > Li > Cu in semen seminal plasma, they are not correlated with sperm cell velocities. Finally, we hope that the present information on the motility parameters of Capoeta trutta in this paper will eventually help artificial insemination in reproduction practices.