Scorpion Ecology and Biodiversity
A special issue of Diversity (ISSN 1424-2818). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Diversity".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 1742
Special Issue Editors
Interests: arachnid; scorpion; macroecology; conservation; ethology; species diversity
Interests: scorpions; zoology; ecology; biodiversity; taxonomy
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The order Scorpiones is a fascinating and widely distributed arachnid group found on nearly every continent except the polar regions. Currently, about 2200 species are recognized, distributed across approximately 23 families, with many species yet to be described. Scorpions play important ecological roles as predators in various terrestrial ecosystems, contributing to the balance of food webs. Moreover, their ability to adapt to extreme environments, along with their morphological and behavioral diversity, makes them a key group for evolutionary and ecological studies.
This Special Issue invites studies on scorpion biodiversity, evolution, ecology, and conservation, addressing, but not limited to, the following:
- Taxonomy and phylogeny: hidden diversity and evolutionary relationships.
- Ecological roles: predator–prey dynamics and ecosystem impacts.
- Adaptations: venom, behavior, and resilience to environmental stress.
- Conservation: threats from habitat loss, climate change, and trade.
We welcome original research and reviews that advance our understanding of this unique group amid global biodiversity challenges.
Dr. André F. A. Lira
Dr. Salah Eddine Sadine
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- scorpion biodiversity
- scorpion ecology
- arachnid evolution
- venom adaptation
- extreme environment adaptation
- phylogenetic systematics
- predator–prey dynamics
- conservation biogeography
- anthropogenic threats
- ecological niche modeling
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