Sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus) (IMAGE) University of Würzburg Caption The Sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus) belongs to the sturgeons. Its genome is an important piece of the puzzle in understanding the ancestry of vertebrates. Credit Andreas Hartl Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.