Arachnida Diversity and Conservation
A special issue of Diversity (ISSN 1424-2818). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Diversity".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 133
Special Issue Editors
Interests: macroecology; ethology; conservation; arachnids
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Arachnida is a diverse and ecologically significant group of arthropods with a broad global distribution and crucial roles in various terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. This Special Issue aims to explore the diversity of Arachnida, focusing on key themes such as conservation, biogeography, climate change, diversity, and ecology. We seek to gather recent research that advances our understanding of the spatial and temporal distribution of arachnids, their responses to environmental changes, and the challenges of conserving these species in a rapidly changing world. Additionally, this Special Issue emphasizes the need to integrate ecological and biogeographical studies to better comprehend the diversity patterns and adaptive strategies of arachnids. Potential authors are invited to submit work that contributes to the development of a broad, multidisciplinary perspective, thereby enhancing both our knowledge and the preservation of this fundamental group for ecosystem balance.
Dr. André Felipe de Araujo Lira
Dr. Ana Lucia Tourinho
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- arachnida
- conservation
- ecology
- climate change
- biogeography
- diversity
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