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Tardigrades are microscopic invertebrates known to a wider public thanks to their remarkable abilities to withstand extreme environmental conditions (including outer space) and for their adorable looks (a rare trait among microscopic metazoans). Discover the latest Special Issue from the Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society about these fascinating microscopic metazoans.
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The Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society is managed by an international board of editors led by Dr. Jeffrey Streicher.
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The Tree-of-Life Tardigrade: One of the top 10 new marine species in 2020
Find out more about Neoechiniscoides aski, a new species of marine tidal tardigrades announced as one of ten remarkable marine species discovered in 2020 by the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS).
Special and Virtual Issues
The Ethics of Zoological Nomenclature
In 2023, the Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society published a statement from the International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN) authored by several commissioners. The Journal has received and published responses to this paper, and hopes to continue to serve as a forum for respectful, productive discussions based on a diversity of perspectives.
The Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society welcomes submissions on this topic, in support of the Linnean Society’s work to encourage debate within natural history topics.
Discoveries in the Deep Sea
The Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society is proud to present this new Virtual Issue on Deep-sea discoveries. Papers in the issue explore the depths to find exciting new species, as well as new insights into the ecology and evolution of this exciting frontier.
Extinction, Endangered Species, Biodiversity and Climate Change
Utilising the Linnean Society's unique platform, this virtual issue aims to highlight and communicate research on the global emergencies of biodiversity loss and climate change with the goal of contributing to transformative global solutions.
Virtual Issue: Acoustics & Vocalisations
The use of sound, acoustics and vocalisation crosses evolutionary boundaries, from mammals to insects and numerous groups in between and acts as an important driver in evolution. Our latest virtual issue features a selection of papers that use acoustics and vocalisations to study the taxonomy of a variety of animals, including frogs, bats, insects, birds and Australian mammals.
Animated Papers
Petunia Peacock's POSE!
Find out more about the peacock spider (Salticidae: Maratus) and the evolution of male courtship displays in these species. This video is part 1 of 4 in this series.
A Social Parasite: devious deeds of a butterfly
How does Aricoris arenarum in the family Riodinidae use social parasitism to integrate into ant societies?
The Blood Flower and The Butterfly
Find out more about Butterfly wing pollination in the blood flower and other South African Amaryllidaceae.
Bromeliads: the explosive plant family
What role have hummingbirds played in the evolution and diversification of Bromeliaceae?
The Linnean Society of London
About
The Linnean Society of London is the world’s oldest active biological society. Founded in 1788, the Society takes its name from the Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus (1707–1778) whose botanical, zoological and library collections have been in its keeping since 1829.
Meetings & Events
The Linnean Society's diverse programme of events covers everything from plant and animal diversity to remote sensing and in vitro fertilisation. Most Linnean Society meetings are open to the public as well as members of the organisation.
Journals Archive: 1791 to 1968
Explore the archive journals from The Linnean Society of London:
- Transactions of the Linnean Society
- Transactions of the Linnean Society. 2nd Series Botany
- Transactions of the Linnean Society. 2nd Series Zoology
- Proceedings of the Linnean Society
Featured image: Nepenthes villosa from Transactions of the Linnean Society of London, Volume os-22, Issue 4, 1 November 1859, Pages 415–424 [PDF]