BMC Ecology and Evolution

Bioacoustics and soundscape ecology

Guest Edited by Ashish Kumar Arya, Almo Farina, and Daniela Silvia Pace

Chemical signaling in plant and animal interactions

Guest Edited by Deguang Liu and Amélie Saunier Victoria Dominguez Almela, and Josie South

Citizen science in ecological research

Guest Edited by Gerid Hager and Benjamin Kent Haywood

Ecology and evolution of plant–pollinator interactions

Guest Edited by Jay D. Evans and Coline Jaworski

Evolution of vertebrate flight

Guest Edited by Michael Pittman, Thomas Alexander Dececchi, and Norberto Pedro Giannini.

World Soil Day 2024: BMC Series research digs deep into why soil matters

World Bee Day 2024: A hive of research from the BMC Series

We are delighted to announce the winning images from the 2024 BMC Ecology and Evolution and BMC Zoology image competition. The photos celebrate the wonders of nature and those working to understand and protect it. Enjoy viewing our winning images and discovering the stories behind the camera here.

New analysis suggests that Sydney funnel-web spiders represent three distinct species

Genetic and morphological analyses show that the Sydney funnel-web spider, the world's most venomous spider, comprises three distinct species: Atrax robustus, Atrax montanus, and Atrax christenseni. This discovery offers new insights into spider evolution and venom research.

Evidence South American theropods were blighted by bone diseases

Analysis of South American abelisaurid theropods reveals potential bone diseases like arthritis, shedding light on varied pathologies beyond injuries.