Aquatic Insects Biodiversity and eDNA Monitoring
A special issue of Insects (ISSN 2075-4450). This special issue belongs to the section "Insect Ecology, Diversity and Conservation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 169
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biogeography; Chironomidae; ecology; systematics; eDNA; mitogenome; molecular phylogeny
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: aquatic insects; environmental DNA; molecular ecology; conservation biology; molecular tool development
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Although numerous past studies have made significant progress in elucidating the diversity, phylogeny, evolution, and ecology of aquatic insects, there is still a vast amount of knowledge to be gained regarding uncertain taxonomic groups and their phylogenetic relationships. Aquatic insects stand as indispensable sentinels, monitoring changes in freshwater ecosystems and offering vital insights into environmental alterations. However, the success of biological monitoring in these delicate ecosystems critically depends on taxonomic expertise. To address these challenges, DNA-based methods emerge as powerful tools for accurately identifying aquatic insects. Specifically, eDNA metabarcoding, coupled with sensitive, cost-effective, and rapidly advancing DNA sequencing technologies, holds immense importance in biodiversity monitoring and environmental policy formulation.
This Special Issue aims to gather high-quality, original research that further illuminates our understanding of aquatic insect biodiversity, evolution, and ecology. We eagerly await submissions in the fields of both traditional and molecular taxonomy, eDNA metabarcoding, phylogeny, ecology, and biogeography. We encourage contributions that explore novel applications of these methodologies, especially those that advance our knowledge of aquatic insect taxonomy and ecology and their role in freshwater ecosystems. By compiling a collection of cutting-edge research, we hope to pave the way for a deeper understanding and appreciation of these vital organisms.
Dr. Xiao-Long Lin
Dr. Mathew Seymour
Dr. Xin-Yu Ge
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- aquatic insects
- biodiversity
- systematics
- DNA barcode
- eDNA metabarcoding
- ecology
- evolution
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