Form, Function, and Diversity in Animal Anatomy
A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Veterinary Clinical Studies".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026
Special Issue Editor
Interests: animal anatomy; geometric morphometrics; sexual dimorphism; osteometry
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Animal anatomy, a foundational discipline that bridges biology and veterinary sciences, reveals the intricate interplay of form, function, and diversity that shapes life across all animal species. This Special Issue will explore the remarkable designs of anatomical structures, their adaptive significance, and the extraordinary diversity that they underpin, offering insights into evolutionary, ecological, and functional dynamics.
We invite you to contribute your research to this exciting publication, which will explore how anatomical features influence behavior, survival, and ecological roles. Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Evolutionary adaptations in anatomical structures and their functional roles;
- Biomechanical innovations driving locomotion, feeding, or reproduction;
- Comparative anatomy across species, highlighting convergent or divergent evolutionary pathways;
- The role of anatomy in ecological interactions, such as predator–prey dynamics or symbiotic relationships;
- Developmental biology and its impact on anatomical diversity;
- Applications of geometric morphometrics to quantify and analyze shape variations in anatomical structures;
- Integrative studies combining anatomy with physiology, behavior, or genetics to understand organismal function;
- Zooarchaeological perspectives on the evolution of anatomical forms.
We look forward to receiving your contributions and working together to advance our understanding of the complexity and beauty of animal anatomy, as well as fostering interdisciplinary dialog.
Dr. Tomasz Szara
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- animal anatomy
- morphological diversity
- functional adaptation
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