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Annales Zoologici Fennici
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Publishing original, multidisciplinary research on animals since 1964
New marsh beetle species from the Brazilian Amazon: Scirtes jefersoni is known from palm bracts and leaves and temporary forest puddles in Amazonas State and is the first Scirtes species described from Brazil in 75 years. Also larval and pupal descriptions provided! doi.org/10.5735/086....
September 7, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Annales Zoologici Fennici featured in the latest BioOne Vista collection!
Paleoecology and body mass distribution of horses in northern Eurasia during the Pleistocene: doi.org/10.5735/086....
Discover #paleoecology research with our latest BioOne Vista collection, featuring research that spans a range of time periods, environments, and taxa to explore how life and landscapes have evolved.

Free to read through September 15: bio-one.co/4wZBvWR

#paleontology #ecology
August 17, 2026 at 6:42 AM
Heavier bumblebee (Bombus lucorum) queens produce larger worker populations and more sexual offspring. Queen condition may shape pollination services under changing climates! doi.org/10.5735/086....
August 3, 2026 at 7:08 AM
Can tiny wear patterns on teeth reveal what reindeer have eaten? As lichen pastures decline across the Arctic due to climate warming, land use and grazing pressures, dental microwear can help track dietary shifts and understand how reindeer adapt to changing environment: doi.org/10.5735/086.....
July 17, 2026 at 8:49 AM
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In honor of #PollinatorWeek, explore research about the systems that sustain ecosystems around the world, featuring articles from @anzf.bsky.social, @mobotgarden.bsky.social, Ardea, @canjplantsci.bsky.social, Caribbean Journal of Science, Castanea and more: bio-one.co/pollinators
June 23, 2026 at 8:11 PM
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What are researchers reading in BioOne Complete partner journals? Explore the latest Top & Trending Research – you’ll find articles from #plantscience to #ecology, #environmentalscience, #entomology, #ornithology, and more. Free to read through September 30: bio-one.co/4wkMyZY
July 3, 2026 at 3:20 PM
New damselfly species from Brazilian Amazon: Mnesarete bidentata was collected in streams affected by ranching and small‑scale agriculture, hinting at tolerance to moderate disturbance. Another reminder of how much Amazonian diversity is still unknown! doi.org/10.5735/086....
June 16, 2026 at 11:20 AM
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Explore research that highlights the remarkable pollination systems that sustain ecosystems around the world. In honor of the upcoming #PollinatorWeek, every article in this collection is free to read through July 15, 2026.

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#pollinators #inverts #biology #scisky #ecology
June 15, 2026 at 8:34 PM
A new caddisfly species from southern Spain! Agapetus quinonesi from Sierra Bermeja is a member of the A. incertulus group and adds to the remarkable endemic diversity of the Baetic region: doi.org/10.5735/086.....
May 19, 2026 at 9:08 AM
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Spotlight on S2O pilot partner Annales Zoologici Fennici @anzf.bsky.social, publishing research on animal #ecology and #evolution, and on the #taxonomy and #systematics of terrestrial #arthropods.

Discover more about Annales Zoologici Fennici: bio-one.co/ANZF
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April 27, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Targeted field sampling in the Amazon together with the examination of museum collections revealed previously undocumented structures of the Amazonian riffle beetle Hintonelmis sloanei: doi.org/10.5735/086.....
April 1, 2026 at 8:57 AM
New stonefly diversity in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, one of the world’s most threatened biodiversity hotspots: 15 Gripopterygidae species recorded in REBIO Araras, including the newly described Tupiperla nessimiani, highlighting the importance of this protected area! doi.org/10.5735/086....
March 31, 2026 at 12:39 PM
Naked amoebae show clear habitat structuring linked to environmental gradients across river, lake, floodplain and swamp habitats in Ukraine, highlighting the bioindicator potential of these overlooked protists: doi.org/10.5735/086.....
March 20, 2026 at 11:56 AM
S2O Threshold met! 2026 Annales Zoologici Fennici content will be Open Access thanks to subscribing institutions worldwide. Authors publish with zero APCs, readers access research freely! @bioone.bsky.social #OpenAccess #S2O bio-one.co/2026S2O
BioOne Achieves Inaugural Subscribe to Open Target, Opening 71 Titles for 2026 - BioOne Publishing
BioOne is proud to report the achievement of a significant milestone in its mission to increase access to scientific research. BioOne’s Subscribe to Open (S2O) pilot has reached its sustainability thr...
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March 4, 2026 at 1:53 PM
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We are proud to report that our #SubscribetoOpen pilot has reached its sustainability threshold for 2026, ensuring that 71 titles will be published Open Access throughout the year.

Read the full announcement: bio-one.co/2026S2O

#S2O #ScholComm #AcademicSky #AcademicPublishing #OpenAccess #SciSky
February 17, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Special issue on seals – call for papers: Inspired by the Saimaa ringed seal, this issue focuses on seals & their conservation. We welcome research papers and reviews on all aspects of phocid biology, with special attention to rare pinnipeds. Deadline: 15 Sept 2026! www.annzool.net/sealIssue.php
February 10, 2026 at 10:57 AM
What’s new in Annales Zoologici Fennici in 2026?
- New synthesis article type: Zoa Essentia
- Special issue on seals, focusing on the Saimaa ringed seal & other rare pinnipeds (DL September 2026)
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January 27, 2026 at 7:49 AM
New thrips species from the Western Ghats: Stenchaetothrips subaequalis described from Karnataka on Cynodon dactylon. Named for its subequal ocellar setae II & III; females brown, males bicoloured. A neat example of focused characters anchoring solid species diagnoses: doi.org/10.5735/086.....
December 23, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Don’t split too soon: a new study shows that east–west forewing size differences in Meloimorpha japonica don’t indicate hidden species. Molecular phylogenetics + morphology confirm it’s one cricket with a longitudinal cline rather than multiple taxa: doi.org/10.5735/086.....
December 23, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Bee and wasp nesting news: natural materials + varied hole sizes lead to higher occupancy, more species and fewer brood failures in cavity-nesting bees and wasps. Thoughtful nest design can boost pollinators even in the boreal zone: doi.org/10.5735/086.....
December 23, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Annales Zoologici Fennici is launching a new article type: Zoa Essentia — a venue for novel synthesis and perspectives in zoology. We welcome conceptual, ethical, and societal insights based on existing zoological research. Learn more and consider contributing: www.annzool.net.
November 27, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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How can declining populations recover? Our latest BioOne Vista collection explores real-world species population comebacks and conservation strategies.

Free to read through Dec 15. bio-one.co/4r1bxja

#Biodiversity #Conservation #PopulationRecovery #SpeciesRecovery #Research
November 15, 2025 at 5:45 PM
𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗯𝗶𝗱 𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮: eDNA workflow (0.45 µm CN + PCI) pulled 289k reads from 5 × 1 L samples and resolved 21 fish spp. in Malaysia. Cost‑effective, reproducible and built for resource‑limited monitoring: doi.org/10.5735/086.....
September 4, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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Discover #ornithology research in BioOne Complete with our Top & Trending Research collection, featuring articles from @anzf.bsky.social, Ornithology @amornith.bsky.social, and Polish Journal of Ecology @mizpas.bsky.social.

📖 Free to read through September 30: bio-one.co/3I3qD62

#birds
September 2, 2025 at 8:11 PM
𝗙𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝙍𝙝𝙞𝙥𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙤𝙥𝙝𝙤𝙨 𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮: A new revision brings total to 16 species, reshaping our view of this alpine genus. Taxonomy meets mountain biodiversity! doi.org/10.5735/086....
July 25, 2025 at 10:53 AM