Diversity and Interactions Between Mites and Vertebrates
A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Ecology and Conservation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 March 2025 | Viewed by 442
Special Issue Editors
Interests: acarology; mite parasites; quill mites; host-parasite relationships; communities of bird parasites; evolution; ecology
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Dear Colleagues,
Mites (Acari) represent a highly diverse group of organisms with remarkable adaptability, often forming close symbiotic relationships with vertebrates. These interactions, ranging from commensalism to parasitism, play crucial roles in the health and ecological dynamics of their vertebrate hosts. Despite extensive research, many aspects of these complex relationships remain understudied.
Recent advances in molecular techniques and ecological studies have opened new avenues for understanding the diversity and evolutionary history of mites associated with vertebrates. This has led to the discovery of new species and to re-evaluating the systematics and taxonomy of known taxa. Additionally, these studies have provided insights into the ecological roles and behaviors of mites, which are essential for comprehending their impact on vertebrate hosts.
This Special Issue aims to compile and synthesize data from various research fields to advance our understanding of mite–vertebrate interactions. We invite submission of high-quality original papers focusing on the systematics, distribution, ecology, evolution, behavior, or conservation of mite taxa associated with vertebrates. Reviews and surveys that offer new insights into these research areas are also welcome.
Prof. Dr. Maciej Skoracki
Dr. Bozena Sikora
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- Acari
- birds
- diversity
- ecology of parasites
- mammals
- parasites
- reptiles
- symbionts
- host–parasite interactions
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