Expanding Horizons in Mammalian Sensory Research: Morphofunctional, Genomic, Ecological, and Applied Perspectives
A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Mammals".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 July 2026) | Viewed by 1772
Editor
Interests: animal anatomy; neuroscience; histology; immunohistochemistry; olfactory system
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to explore the remarkable diversity of sensory systems in mammals, stemming from their adaptations to a variety of environmental conditions. Contributions are invited that explore the morpho-functional, physiological, genomic, ecological, and evolutionary bases that define the unique sensory traits of mammals. By extending the scope beyond traditional sensory research, this Special Issue seeks to spotlight groundbreaking studies that reveal how various habitats influence the sensory capabilities of mammals. We encourage submissions on complex sensory adaptations that have allowed mammals to successfully occupy diverse ecological niches.
Contributions should aim to enhance our understanding of sensory evolution and functionality across the mammalian clade. Furthermore, it is crucial to equally address the interactions among different sensory systems, as understanding these interactions can provide deeper insights into the integrative nature of sensory inputs in mammals. We aim to expand the boundaries of knowledge in sensory biology and encourage submissions in underexplored or traditionally overlooked areas such as ultrasound detection, visceral sensory mechanisms, electroreception, and chemosensory communication.
Prof. Dr. Pablo Sánchez Quinteiro
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- sensory systems
- mammals
- environmental adaptations
- sensory evolution
- chemosensory communication
- neurosensory integration
- genomic adaptations in sensory systems
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