Diversity, Adaptation, and Biogeography of Gastropods

Dear Colleagues,

Gastropods are one of the most species-rich and diverse animal groups, having habitats all over the world and presenting incomparably diverse biology. They can be found in the sea—including the hadal zone, hot-vents, shelf waters, and tidal zone—inhabit fresh waters and terrestrial habitats, and even caves and high mountains. Their species-level diversity, as well as phylogenetic relationships and diversified modes of life caused by their adaptations, remain still poorly studied. This situation is especially disquieting since, because of the biodiversity of these animals, most of them are incapable of migrating to areas less affected by man and climate change. The study of their biology, phylogenetic relationships—including molecular taxonomy—and historic geology will enable the reconstruction of their recent biogeography.

With this in mind, this Special Issue aims to explore new advances in the field of gastropod diversity, adaptation, and biogeography. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following: morphology- and molecule-based phylogeny, population genetics, eco-physiology, ecology, ethology, reproduction, faunistics, biogeography, genesis of the fauna, fishery, and human impact on Gastropoda.

Prof. Dr. Andrzej Falniowski
Guest Editor

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