Genetics and Evolutionary Biology of Aquatic Invasive Organisms

Dear Colleagues,

We are announcing the release of a Special Issue of the journal Fishes, dedicated to the captivating field of genetics and evolutionary biology of aquatic invasive organisms". This volume aims to compile innovative research and in-depth analyses shedding light on the intricate genetic mechanisms and evolutionary processes underlying the invasion of aquatic organisms into global ecosystems.

We invite renowned experts and emerging researchers to contribute high-quality papers with clear and robust hypotheses, tested through appropriate methodologies, and discourage exclusively descriptive manuscripts. From the molecular mechanisms propelling invasion to the evolutionary adaptations enabling persistence in new environments, this special volume aims to concentrate significant reading for scientists, environmental managers and all committed to understanding and addressing the challenges posed by invasive aquatic organisms.

Join us on this fascinating journey into the world of genetics and evolutionary biology as we unravel the secrets behind the invasion of aquatic organisms, magnified by globalization and critically established in the face of global climate change, opening new horizons for research and aquatic biota conservation. This special volume of Fishes represents a significant milestone in the pursuit of knowledge, and addresses the complex challenges associated with the interaction of invasive aquatic organisms and their host ecosystems.

Dr. Roberto Ferreira Artoni
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Fishes is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

• bioinvasion
• environmental perturbation
• invasive species
• genetic variability
• adaptation