Diversity and the Multiple Importance of the Study of Diptera
A special issue of Diversity (ISSN 1424-2818). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Diversity".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 October 2023) | Viewed by 479
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Interests: taxonomy; medical entomology; biodiversity; diversity
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Interests: zoology; biodiversity; conservation biology; taxonomy;insect ecology; systematics;species diversity; evolution
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Flies represent a significant order of insects and a major contributor to biodiversity. They are also surprisingly resilient, finding ways to survive in harsh environments. For example, they are the only order of insects known to live in Antarctica. Given their unique and diverse biology, it is not surprising that flies are regularly studied in the context of their evolution and ecology and that one of the major model organisms (Drosophila melanogaster) is a fly.
Diptera impact human society in a variety of ways. Many flies have negative impacts on humanity. Tsetse flies, sand flies, and mosquitoes are significant disease vectors that impact millions of people every year. Other families are major pests that impact crops, livestock production, and human health. Nonetheless, flies have also benefited human society; for example, they are an emerging focus of a growing industry devoted to recycling using organic materials. Likewise, some are known for their contributions to medicine through “maggot therapy”, some as forensic indicator species, and many are pollinators. Due to their diversity, flies are excellent models for studies on environmental impact. Despite the immense importance of the study of Diptera diversity, specialists in taxonomy and diversity are still scarce, and specialist training in Diptera should be encouraged.
Given the importance of flies, and recent advances in technology that enable better research in model and nonmodel organisms, this Special Issue highlights new knowledge acquired in the study of these important organisms.
Dr. Felipe Arley Costa Pessoa
Dr. Margareth Maria de Carvalho
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- diptera
- systematic
- medical and veterinary vectors
- forensic indicator species
- environmental bioindicators
- pollinators
- nematocera
- brachycera
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