Adaptation of Vertebrates to Diverse Environments

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to invite you to contribute to the Special Issue “Adaptation of Vertebrates to Diverse Environments”.

The articles submitted to the proposed SI will explore various aspects of vertebrate adaptations to habitats existing in different environments across the Earth, from the Arctic and Antarctic regions to the equator. These habitats range from various types of water to land, including desert areas. We will focus on the adaptation of animals to life underground, different types of plants, and more. This volume will concentrate on the different classes of vertebrates. Research areas and methodologies will span various biological levels, from molecular biology to whole organisms. We welcome experimental studies, literature reviews, and theoretical research, all maintaining a connection between the organism and its environment in the broadest sense of the word. We also invite contributions that examine interactions between animals and plants, geographical adaptations, and differences between populations. This includes adaptations to the environment in various behaviors such as movement, migration, and reproduction, among others.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Gad Degani
Guest Editor

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