Species Diversity and Taxonomy of Marine Nematodes
A special issue of Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (ISSN 2077-1312). This special issue belongs to the section "Marine Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 May 2026 | Viewed by 13
Special Issue Editor
Interests: biodiversity; taxonomy; DNA barcoding; molecular systematics
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Marine nematodes represent one of the most diverse and ecologically significant groups of benthic organisms, yet their global biodiversity and taxonomy remain incompletely understood. This Special Issue, “Species Diversity and Taxonomy of Marine Nematodes,” aims to advance current knowledge by integrating classical morphological taxonomy with modern molecular approaches, including DNA barcoding and phylogenetic systematics. We invite contributions that explore species discovery, evolutionary relationships, ecological distribution patterns, and methodological innovations for nematode identification. Through collaborative efforts among taxonomists, molecular biologists, and ecologists, this Special Issue seeks to establish a comprehensive framework for understanding marine nematode diversity and to highlight their essential roles in marine ecosystem functioning and biodiversity assessment.
Prof. Dr. Hyun Soo Rho
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- biodiversity
- taxonomy
- DNA barcoding
- molecular systematics
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