Fish Reproductive Biology and Embryogenesis
A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Reproduction".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 98
Special Issue Editors
Interests: aquaculture; reproduction; animal physiology; neuroendocrinology and endocrinology; gametogenesis; steroidogenesis; embryogenesis
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Interests: contaminants of emerging concern; reproduction; biomarkers; ecotoxicology; molluscs; teleosts; climate change; embryology; immune system; animal physiology; molecular biology; endocrinology; antioxidant defense system; biotransformation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Fish have developed an amazing range of reproductive strategies and of embryonic and larval development over millions of years of evolution. Understanding species survival, adaptation, and diversification fundamentally relies on the mechanisms governing fish reproduction and embryogenesis, ranging from external fertilization in free-spawning species to intricate parental care behaviors. Recent developments in reproductive endocrinology, gametogenesis, and embryonic growth have revealed important genetic, chemical, and environmental elements determining reproductive success. Studies on oogenesis, spermatogenesis, sex differentiation, hormonal control, and the effects of climate change on reproductive cycles among others continue to disclose key points of fish biology. Furthermore, emerging studies in embryology are expanding our understanding of early developmental stages across taxa, exploring mechanisms such as axis formation, morphogen gradients, epigenetic regulation, and maternal effects. This Special Issue aims to highlight original research and in-depth analyses of the mechanisms governing fish reproduction and development. We welcome studies exploring evolutionary, ecological, physiological, and molecular perspectives that offer new insights into the factors shaping fish populations and life history strategies. By combining multi-disciplinary approaches, from comparative morphology to advanced genomics, we seek to enhance our understanding of fish reproductive biology and embryogenesis, revealing their broader implications for evolutionary dynamics and developmental processes.
Dr. Renato Massaaki Honji
Dr. Amanda da Silveira Guerreiro
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- oogenesis
- spermatogenesis
- hormonal control
- embryonic development
- climate change impact
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