Diversity, Biodiversity, Threats and Conservation of Arthropods
A special issue of Diversity (ISSN 1424-2818).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2025 | Viewed by 275
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Arthropods represent one of the most diverse and abundant groups in the animal kingdom, playing crucial roles in numerous ecosystems around the world. However, their biodiversity faces multiple threats due to anthropogenic factors such as deforestation, climate change, pollution, and urban expansion. Habitat loss and unsustainable agricultural practices also contribute to the decline of many arthropod species, which can have drastic consequences for ecological stability and ecosystem services.
This Special Issue of Diversity focuses on arthropod biodiversity, threats, and conservation, seeking to highlight novel research and innovative approaches to address these challenges. We invite researchers to submit studies ranging from biodiversity assessments and risk analyses to habitat conservation and restoration strategies. In addition, works that explore the biology and ecology of specific species will be valued, as well as research on the impact of environmental changes on arthropod populations.
We hope that this Special Issue will serve as a platform for knowledge exchange and foster interdisciplinary collaborations, helping to develop effective solutions for the conservation of these vital and fascinating organisms.
Prof. Jaime Pizarro-Araya
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- biodiversity
- arthropod conservation
- environmental threats
- climate change
- habitat loss
- ecosystem services
- habitat restoration
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