Genetics, Diversity and Evolution of Molluscs

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue focuses on the genetic studies, diversity, and evolution of molluscs such as bivalves, gastropods, and cephalopods. These studies cover a broad range of topics, including population structure, genetic variation within and between populations and species, genetic identification based on DNA barcoding, and complete mitochondrial genomes (mtDNA).

This Special Issue seeks to advance knowledge of molluscan genetics, their diversity, and evolutionary processes. We invite contributions to explore the following:

• Population genetic structure and gene flow in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial molluscs;
• DNA barcoding and molecular identification of cryptic molluscan species;
• Genetics of endangered and invasive species;
• Genomic and mitogenomic signatures of speciation and adaptive radiation;
• Phenomenon DUI (double uniparental inheritance of mtDNA) has so far only been observed in certain bivalve families;
• Evolutionary dynamics of functional genes;
• Phylogenetic relationships within and between major molluscan classes;
• Genetic consequences of environmental changes;
• Impact of climate change on the distribution and life cycles of molluscs, especially aquatic species.

Prof. Dr. Marianna Soroka
Guest Editor

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