Genomics, Evolution, and Biodiversity of Fishes

Dear Colleagues,

The biodiversity, genomic characterization, and adaptive radiation of fishes have long been central themes in biological research, and have attracted increasing attention in recent years. Investigating patterns of fish diversity, phylogenetic relationships, genetic differentiation, trait-associated genes, and environmental adaptation addresses fundamental questions in evolutionary biology and provides essential insights for the conservation of aquatic biodiversity and our understanding of vertebrated adaptive evolution.

We are pleased to invite the submission of original research articles that offer substantial and novel insights into the genomics, evolution, and biodiversity of fishes. Studies employing integrative approaches, including comparative genomics, multi-omics, evolutionary ecology, and gene editing, are particular encouraged.

This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive platform for scientists to present detailed and robust findings, facilitate knowledge exchange on frontier topics in fish ecology, and collectively advance the conservation and sustainable utilization of aquatic biodiversity.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include, but not limited to, the following:

• Fish biodiversity conservation;
• Phylogenetic relationships and adaptative radiation;
• The genetic basis of key functional traits;
• Genomic and multi-omics data analysis;
• Adaptive evolutionary mechanisms in extreme environments.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Zhaofang Han
Guest Editor

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