Evolution Letters publishes research on evolutionary biology, focusing on adaptation, speciation, and diversification across various taxa. Articles explore the genetic and plastic components of evolutionary change, the impact of environmental factors like urbanization and climate change on adaptation, and the evolution of complex traits and systems such as sex chromosomes and sensory organs. The journal also investigates the role of developmental plasticity, inbreeding depression, mutation rates, and host-parasite interactions in shaping evolutionary trajectories. Methodological advancements, including the application of artificial intelligence in evolutionary studies, are also featured.
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Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and SystematicsQ1
GeneticsQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Evolutionary Biology
Scopus Categories
GeneticsEcology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Plant and animal studiesAnimal Behavior and ReproductionEvolution and Genetic DynamicsGenetic diversity and population structureInsect and Arachnid Ecology and BehaviorEvolutionary Game Theory and CooperationPhysiological and biochemical adaptationsEcology and Vegetation Dynamics StudiesSpecies Distribution and Climate ChangeGenetic and phenotypic traits in livestock