Rhythms in Marine Fish and Invertebrates
A special issue of Fishes (ISSN 2410-3888). This special issue belongs to the section "Biology and Ecology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 March 2025 | Viewed by 23
Special Issue Editors
Interests: circadian; oscillators; melatonin; behavior; neuroendocrine; GPCR; biological rhythm; chronobiology; lunar rhythm
Interests: echinoderm physiology; molecular and cellular biology; cell signaling; neuroendocrine; physiological ecology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Earth’s organisms have evolved endogenous biological rhythms, or biological clocks, essential for adapting to environmental changes. These rhythms are particularly crucial in marine ecosystems, where habitats such as mangroves, coral reefs, bay estuaries, and deep-sea vents host diverse species. Marine organisms have specific biological rhythms suited to their unique ecological niches, with light intensity and wavelength varying significantly with ocean depth. Unlike terrestrial species, marine life is influenced by light cycles as well as the moon and tides. Thus, studying the rhythmic characteristics and regulatory mechanisms in marine organisms is of great scientific importance. This Special Issue invites original research and review articles exploring the rhythmic traits, adaptations, and regulatory mechanisms of marine fish and invertebrates. We welcome studies utilizing genomic analysis, molecular and cellular biology, neuroendocrine research, physiology, behaviorology, and ecology. This research will deepen our understanding of how environmental factors influence biological rhythms and how these rhythms have evolved to align with environmental changes.
Prof. Dr. Jingwen Yang
Prof. Dr. Tianming Wang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- circadian
- oscillators
- melatonin
- behavior
- neuroendocrine
- GPCR
- biological rhythm
- chronobiology
- lunar rhythm
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