Crustacean Immunology and Pathology
A special issue of Biology (ISSN 2079-7737). This special issue belongs to the section "Zoology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2024 | Viewed by 1024
Special Issue Editors
Interests: aquaculture; crustacean; immunology; stress physiology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Crustaceans, a diverse group of arthropods including crabs, lobsters, and shrimp, play vital roles in aquatic ecosystems. They serve as both predators and prey. Understanding the immunology and pathology of crustaceans is crucial for both ecological balance and aquaculture sustainability.
This Special Issue welcomes studies focusing on the following aspects:
(i) Crustacean Immunology Studies: This category encompasses articles delving into immune cells, immune responses, and immune regulation.
(ii) Disease and Pathogen Research: research articles focusing on common diseases, parasites, bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens affecting crustaceans.
(iii) Immune System and Environmental Factors: articles exploring the impact of environmental elements on the immune system of crustaceans.
(iv) Immunity and Sustainable Aquaculture: Studies in this category examine how the insights gained from immunological and pathological knowledge can be harnessed to enhance the sustainability of crustacean farming.
(v) Comparative Immunology: comparative analyses of the immune systems of crustaceans in relation to those of other organisms.
(vi) Biomedical Applications: This domain explores the practical applications derived from research in crustacean immunology and pathology.
We eagerly anticipate contributions across these diverse areas to foster a deeper understanding and facilitate the exchange of knowledge in the field of crustacean immunology and pathology.
Dr. Xianyun Ren
Dr. Yanting Cui
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- crustaceans
- immunology
- pathology
- infectious diseases
- aquaculture diseases
- parasitic diseases
- environmental stress
- stress physiology
- ecosystem health
- pathogenesis
- pathology
