Themes
1. Biodiversity Patterns, Faunistics and Biogeography
This theme welcomes studies on species diversity, distributions and range shifts across space and time. It covers faunistic work, biogeographic patterns and the dynamics of native, invasive and non‑native species.
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2. Evolution, Systematics and Integrative Taxonomy
This theme focuses on the origin, diversification and classification of animal lineages, from populations to higher taxa. Studies using barcoding, metabarcoding, genomic data or advanced imaging techniques in an integrative taxonomic framework are particularly welcome.
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3. Paleoecology, Paleobiology and Historical Biogeography
This theme addresses what the fossil and subfossil record reveals about past faunas and environments. We welcome contributions on paleoecology, paleodiet, extinction and survival, and historical biogeography based on paleontological sites and museum collections.
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4. Ecology, Behaviour and Conservation under Global Change
This theme brings together research on how animals interact with each other and their environments in a rapidly changing world. It includes studies on ecological communities, behaviour, movement, population dynamics and conservation responses to climate and land‑use change.
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5. Zoological Collections, Museums and Research Infrastructures
This theme highlights zoological collections and museums as essential infrastructures for research and conservation. We encourage contributions on curation, digitization and databasing, as well as collection‑based studies in taxonomy, ecology, biogeography and global change.
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6. Zoology, Society and Citizen Science
This theme explores how zoology connects with society through public participation, education and communication. We invite contributions on citizen‑science projects, community‑based monitoring, urban biodiversity, outreach, and the use of citizen‑generated data in research and policy, as well as zoology‑related public engagement activities in natural history museums and science centers. Contributions from citizen scientists (non‑professional participants) are strongly encouraged and will be considered in the form of posters.
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