The journal publishes research on the taxonomy, morphology, and evolution of vertebrates and invertebrates, with a focus on paleontology, herpetology, and mammalogy. Studies often involve detailed anatomical descriptions, phylogenetic analyses, and descriptions of new species from various geographic regions and geological time periods. The journal also features research on museum collections and specimen curation.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and SystematicsQ3
GeologyQ3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
PaleontologyZoology
Scopus Categories
GeologyEcology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Evolution and Paleontology StudiesBat Biology and Ecology StudiesSpecies Distribution and Climate ChangePaleontology and Evolutionary BiologyAnimal Ecology and Behavior Studies