Diversity and Evolution of Coleoptera

Dear Colleagues, 

Beetles (Coleoptera) are a species-rich and evolutionarily successful group of animals that dominate terrestrial and aquatic habitats all over the world. They perform vital ecosystem functions, for example, by recycling dung or breaking down dead wood. They can be economically important pests of crops or act as important biological control agents in agricultural systems. Nevertheless, the diversity and evolution of Coleoptera is a growing topic in scientific research. Despite extensive progress by amateur and professional scientists around the world, gaps in our knowledge on the diversity and evolution of Coleoptera remain. New methods in the study of morphology or the application of phylogenomics to reconstruct the evolutionary relationships of beetle continually challenge our understanding of beetle diversity and evolution. In this Special Issue of Diversity, we would like to offer a platform for the presentation of recent studies on the diversity and evolution of Coleoptera and to improve our understanding of their evolution through the lens of morphology, genomics, and fossils, amongst a multitude of other sources.

Prof. Dr. Ming Bai
Guest Editor

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