This journal publishes research on the evolution, morphology, and biomechanics of organisms, often employing comparative analyses and advanced imaging techniques. Studies investigate adaptations to diverse environments, including aquatic and terrestrial habitats, and explore the functional morphology of skeletal structures, locomotion, and sensory systems. The journal also features work on biodiversity, conservation, and science education.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Animal Science and ZoologyQ1
Plant ScienceQ1
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and SystematicsQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
BiologyEvolutionary BiologyZoology
Scopus Categories
Animal Science and ZoologyEcology, Evolution, Behavior and SystematicsPlant Science
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Animal Behavior and ReproductionAmphibian and Reptile BiologyPhysiological and biochemical adaptationsIchthyology and Marine BiologyPaleontology and Evolutionary BiologyEvolution and Paleontology StudiesMorphological variations and asymmetryFish Ecology and Management StudiesPlant and animal studiesMarine animal studies overview