Diversity, Ecology, and Conservation of Mites
A special issue of Diversity (ISSN 1424-2818). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Diversity".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 24
Special Issue Editor
Interests: acarology; bioindicators; ecology; nature conservation; Uropodina mites; zoogeography
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Dear Colleagues,
Mites, a diverse and ubiquitous group of arthropods, represent a significant yet often overlooked component of global biodiversity. Their ecological roles span across various habitats, influencing soil health, nutrient cycling, pest control as well as different parasitic and symbiotic interactions. This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of mites' diversity, ecology, and conservation, emphasizing the academic and practical importance of these organisms.
The contributions in this issue will delve into the systematics, and ecological functions of mites, presenting the latest research findings and innovative methodologies. By highlighting the threats faced by mite species in different habitats all over the world, we aim to inspire further academic inquiry and practical conservation efforts.
We believe that understanding the complex interactions between mites and their environments will contribute to addressing the global threats posed by habitat destruction, climate change, and pollution. This Special Issue serves as a call to action for researchers, conservationists, and policymakers to work towards preserving the diversity and ecological significance of mites.
We invite scholars and readers to engage with the academic content of this Special Issue and contribute to the ongoing effort to conserve the incredible diversity of mites and their roles in our natural world.
Dr. Agnieszka Napierała
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- mite diversity
- ecology and functions
- conservation efforts
- global threats
- systematics research
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