Sensory Systems of Aquatic Animals

Different sensory systems in aquatic animals are necessary for survival. Environmental changes alter the sensory conditions for aquatic animals. For example, changes in underwater ecosystems can lead to reduced visibility. Research has shown that the five commonly known senses represent a small fraction of the sensory system in animals. For instance, equilibrioception, proprioception, nociception, electroreception, and thermoreceptor are less studied.

This research Topics aims to cover new findings in sensory systems in aquatic animals as well as how environmental alterations alter the sensory system physiology, including reduced visibility, temperature changes, nutrition, disease and chemical toxicity. Potential areas of interest may include, but are not limited to:

- chemical senses
- mechanosensation
- TRP channels
- vision

We welcome the submission of different article types to this collection, especially reviews, mini-reviews, and original research papers. For a complete list of article types that can be considered in the Aquatic Physiology section, please follow this link

Even though abstract submission is not mandatory, we encourage all interested researchers to submit an abstract before submitting their manuscript. Abstracts do not have to coincide with the final abstract of the manuscripts.

Keywords: sensory system, aquatic animals, physiology, chemical senses, vision, olfaction, taste, mechanosensation, TRP channel

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