Rhythms and Clocks in Aquatic Animals
A special issue of Fishes (ISSN 2410-3888). This special issue belongs to the section "Physiology and Biochemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2025 | Viewed by 338
Special Issue Editor
Interests: circadian rhythms; aquatic animals; physiology; behavior; ecology
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Dear Colleagues,
The rhythmic patterns of life are deeply ingrained in the biological processes of organisms, governed by internal clocks that adapt to environmental cycles. Aquatic animals, ranging from microscopic zooplankton to apex marine predators, are no exception. These organisms exhibit a variety of rhythms—from daily circadian cycles to tidal and seasonal fluctuations—that regulate their physiology, behavior, and ecological interactions.
Despite the growing recognition of the significance of biological rhythms, the intricate mechanisms and diverse manifestations of these rhythms in aquatic animals remain underexplored compared to terrestrial species. This Special Issue, "Rhythms and Clocks in Aquatic Animals", seeks to deepen our understanding of the temporal dynamics shaping aquatic life.
We invite researchers to contribute original research, comprehensive reviews, and other article formats that delve into the multifaceted world of biological rhythms in aquatic organisms. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- The molecular basis and mechanisms of biological clocks in aquatic species;
- Entrainment of rhythms by environmental cues such as light, temperature, and tides;
- The interplay between biological rhythms and physiological processes like metabolism, reproduction, and immune response;
- Behavioral rhythms and their ecological implications, including migration, feeding, and predator–prey interactions;
- Disruptions of biological rhythms due to environmental changes, pollution, or anthropogenic influences and their impact on aquatic ecosystems.
Dr. Yingdong Li
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- biological rhythms
- aquatic animals
- molecular clocks
- environmental entrainment
- physiology
- behavior
- ecology
- circadian disruption
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