Hidden Diversity and Evolutionary Histories of Amphipod Crustaceans Across Aquatic and Terrestrial Realms Through Time
A special issue of Diversity (ISSN 1424-2818). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Diversity".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 186
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Special Issue Editors
Interests: amphipod taxonomy; species diversity; evolutionary relationships; community ecology; biogeography
Interests: amphipoda; taxonomy; phylogeny; diversity; biogeography; evolution
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Amphipod crustaceans play a central role in biodiversity across marine, freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems, yet many aspects of their taxonomy, evolutionary history and ecological functions remain underexplored. Rapid environmental changes and increasing availability of molecular, ecological and historical data make it timely to integrate insights across spatial and temporal scales. This Special Issue aims to provide a high-visibility platform for work that advances understanding of amphipod diversity, systematics and ecology. We welcome contributions spanning taxonomy, phylogenetics and phylogenomics, species-distribution modelling, ecological studies and paleo- or historical perspectives, as well as integrative approaches combining multiple lines of evidence. Both empirical and theoretical studies are encouraged. Our goal is not only to showcase individual research projects but also to strengthen the amphipod research community and highlight its importance in the broader context of biodiversity, evolution and global change. Authors interested in contributing are invited to submit a tentative title and a brief description of their proposed manuscript to facilitate planning and discussion of suitability.
Dr. Farzaneh Momtazi
Prof. Dr. Alan Myers
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- amphipoda
- biodiversity
- taxonomy
- phylogenetics
- ecology
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