iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Annales Zoologici Fennici @anzf.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

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....

000

Annales Zoologici Fennici @anzf.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

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....

010

Annales Zoologici Fennici @anzf.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

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....

Association between the queen body mass and the number of workers in the colony.

010

Annales Zoologici Fennici @anzf.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

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.....

010

Reposted by Annales Zoologici Fennici

BioOne @bioone.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

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

041

Reposted by Annales Zoologici Fennici

BioOne @bioone.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

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

Close up of frailejones in the the Páramo Ecoregion.

054

Annales Zoologici Fennici @anzf.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

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....

010

Reposted by Annales Zoologici Fennici

BioOne @bioone.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

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. bio-one.co/pollinators #pollinators #inverts #biology #scisky #ecology

031

Annales Zoologici Fennici @anzf.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

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.....

000

Reposted by Annales Zoologici Fennici

BioOne @bioone.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

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 Learn about #S2O: bio-one.co/s2o

041

Annales Zoologici Fennici @anzf.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

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.....

020

Annales Zoologici Fennici @anzf.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

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....

010

Annales Zoologici Fennici @anzf.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

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.....

010

Reposted by Annales Zoologici Fennici

BioOne @bioone.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

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

052

Annales Zoologici Fennici @anzf.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

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

Saimaa ringed seal. Photo by Anssi Vainikka.

010

Annales Zoologici Fennici @anzf.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

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) - www.annzool.net

annzool.net

Annales Zoologici Fennici

012

Annales Zoologici Fennici @anzf.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

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.....

020

Annales Zoologici Fennici @anzf.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

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.....

010

Annales Zoologici Fennici @anzf.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

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.....

Artificial nest designed for pollinators.

010

Annales Zoologici Fennici @anzf.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

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.

001

Reposted by Annales Zoologici Fennici

BioOne @bioone.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

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

012

Annales Zoologici Fennici @anzf.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

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.....

Boxplots illustrating the number of operational taxonomic units (OTUs) detected as the number of sequenced samples increased, reaching a plateau after five samples.

000

Reposted by Annales Zoologici Fennici

BioOne @bioone.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

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

064

Annales Zoologici Fennici @anzf.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

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....

000

Annales Zoologici Fennici @anzf.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗱-𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮: 𝘋𝘪𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘴𝘢 𝘤𝘺𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘢 is a rare Oriental record of this mostly Holarctic genus. Morphologically distinct and a potential climate indicator. doi.org/10.5735/086....

000

Annales Zoologici Fennici @anzf.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

A rare ichneumonid wasp, 𝘏𝘦𝘭𝘤𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘻𝘶𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘴, just got its long-lost holotype redescribed, and the male is described for the first time. Additionally, first record from Sweden and a new identification key. doi.org/10.5735/086....

010

Annales Zoologici Fennici @anzf.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

A new, cold-tolerant non-biting midge species in the genus 𝘉𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘢 has been described from the high-altitude stream ecosystems of Sichuan Province, China. The discovery adds to the growing diversity of the genus, now comprising 15 valid species worldwide. doi.org/10.5735/086.....

Two drawings of the hypopygium of the new Brillia aspecies.

000

Annales Zoologici Fennici @anzf.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

From parrots to hornbills, nesting starts with woodpeckers: Tree cavity traits shape nesting niches in Philippine forest birds, and woodpeckers support the nest web. Understanding who nests where — and why — is essential to safeguarding diverse birdlife. For more, see doi.org/10.5735/086.....

Bar graph showing the number of nest trees in dead and alive trees among ten bird species.

000

Annales Zoologici Fennici @anzf.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

High moose density may protect sheep from wolf attacks. For more, see doi.org/10.5735/086.....

000

Reposted by Annales Zoologici Fennici

BioOne @bioone.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Explore research about marine and freshwater mammals with the latest BioOne Vista. Free to read through April 14: bio-one.co/423CvfA Featuring research from our partners @anzf.bsky.social #Anthropozoologica and #Geodiversitas @mnhn.fr @canjanimalsci.bsky.social @mammalogists.bsky.social and more.

022

Reposted by Annales Zoologici Fennici

BioOne @bioone.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Dive into the world of marine and freshwater #mammals with the latest BioOne Vista #research collection! From otters to whales, these creatures have evolved remarkable adaptations to thrive in their environments. Free to read through April 14: bio-one.co/423CvfA #marinelife #marinescience

021

Annales Zoologici Fennici @anzf.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

New species of weevils from India: doi.org/10.5735/086.....

010