Comparative Morphology and Histological Adaptations in Domestic and Wild Animals

Dear Colleagues,

The Special Issue, ‘Comparative Morphology and Histological Adaptations in Domestic and Wild Animals’, is dedicated to exploring morphological and histological differences and adaptations of animals in relation to their environment, feeding behavior and survival strategies.

Its main goal is to demonstrate how the structure of tissues and organs reflects evolutionary, physiological and functional adaptive mechanisms in both domesticated and wild species.

The scope of this Issue includes comparative studies in anatomy, histology, immunohistochemistry, morphometry, embryology and physiology, encompassing a wide range of taxa—from mammals to birds, reptiles and amphibians. Contributions may present fundamental research as well as studies employing various analytical techniques, including those with potential applications in veterinary medicine, wildlife conservation and animal breeding.

This Special Issue aims to enrich and extend the existing mainstream literature by bringing together morphological, histological, and other methodological approaches that have so far been investigated separately. Gathering these studies in one volume will provide a broader understanding of the relationships between structure and function, while facilitating the identification of both universal and species-specific adaptive mechanisms. In doing so, this Issue will contribute to integrating knowledge across comparative biology, functional anatomy, and evolutionary research.

Prof. Dr. Joanna Klećkowska-Nawrot
Dr. Dominik Poradowski
Guest Editors

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