Diversity, Evolution, and Systematics of Chelicerates
A special issue of Diversity (ISSN 1424-2818). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Diversity".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 952
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Interests: population genetics; genetic diversity; conservation; molecular ecology; genomic
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Interests: biological interactions; arachnology; entomology; zoology; animal behavior; predation; invasive species; biodiversity conservation
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Chelicerates, encompassing sea spiders, horseshoe crabs, and arachnids, constitute a taxonomic group that has long remained in the shadows of scientific inquiry. Despite their prevalence in diverse habitats across marine, terrestrial, and aquatic ecosystems, chelicerates have been comparatively understudied. However, their significance is profound, stemming from their ancient evolutionary lineage, ecological roles, ethology, cognition, medical and social relevance, and intriguing physiological adaptations. Moreover, chelicerates serve as vital biological indicators and warrant attention for conservation initiatives.
In this Special Issue, we try to unite a myriad of scholarly papers spanning various disciplines to illuminate the enigmatic world of chelicerates. We invite contributions covering a wide spectrum of topics, including systematic classifications, genetic and genomic analyses, evolutionary studies, phylogenetic reconstructions, phylogeographic investigations, ecological interactions, conservation strategies, and more. The scope is broad, encompassing diverse research approaches aimed at unraveling the complexities of chelicerate biology.
This Special Issue offers a platform for researchers worldwide to disseminate their findings on chelicerates, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange. We particularly encourage submissions focusing on tropical and subtropical regions, where chelicerate diversity is abundant yet often overlooked.
Dr. Salima Machkour-M’Rabet
Dr. Yann Hénaut
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- systematic
- genetic and genomic
- evolution
- interaction
- predation
- climate change
- conservation
- ecology
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