About this journal

Invertebrate Reproduction & Development ( IRD) presents original research on all aspects of the reproductive and developmental biology of invertebrate animal taxa (all multicellular animal taxa except those in the Vertebrata subphylum). Encouraged topic areas include: reproductive physiology, biochemistry, morphology, and behaviour, and the regulatory mechanisms underlying reproduction and development (genetic, endocrine and molecular). Papers reporting significant results obtained using new techniques, and applied studies related to captive breeding and aquaculture will also be considered.The journal publishes review papers, original research papers, and short notes. It also welcomes brief reports on extraordinary or unique phenomena centered on an impactful image.

The main criteria for acceptance are originality, scientific rigour and appeal to an international readership. All submitted manuscripts are subject to initial appraisal by the Editors, and, if found suitable for further consideration, to peer review by independent, anonymous expert referees. All peer review is single anonymized and submission is online via ScholarOne Manuscripts. Authors can choose to publish gold open access in this journal.

IRDis published in association with the International Society of Invertebrate Reproduction and Development.

Editor:
Annie Mercier, Memorial University, Canada

Founding Editor:
K.G. Adiyodi

Editor Emeritus:
H. Laufer

Editorial Board:
Alexandre Alié (Institut de la Mer de Villefranche (IMEV), France): Evolution of non-embryonic development (i.e. regeneration and asexual reproduction) in metazoans, using colonial tunicates as a model. Evo-Devo in general, and more specifically the role that stem cells play in the evolution of animal forms.
Maria Byrne (University of Sydney, Australia): Biology of marine and freshwater invertebrates (Echinodermata and Mollusca).
Gary Caldwell (Newcastle University, UK): Invertebrate chemical ecology and ecotoxicology.
Maria Costantini (Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn Napoli, Italy): Secondary metabolites from marine organisms: source of stress and biologically active compounds. Diatom-derived oxylipins on embryonic and larval development from the molecular point of view (urchin).
Kevin Eckelbarger (University of Maine, USA): Ultrastructural features of invertebrate gametogenesis.
Maria João Fernandes Martins (ICArEHB, University of Algarve, Portugal):  Ostracoda; environmental change; reproductive strategies; genomics.
James R. Guest (Newcastle University, UK): Coral reproductive biology, coral reef restoration practices and coral disease.
Katsuyuki Hamasaki (Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, Japan): Aquaculture, biogeography, crustaceans, molluscs.
Alan Hodgson (Emeritus Professor, Rhodes University, South Africa): Gametogenesis and gamete structure; molluscan reproduction.
Donna Kashian (Wayne State University, USA): Role of disturbance, including invasive species, climate change, and contaminants, on aquatic communities and ecosystems.
Scott Kight (Montclair State University, USA): Aquatic insect and terrestrial isopod reproduction.
Jose Lino-Neto (Federal University of Vicosa- UFV, Brazil): Reproduction and cell biology in insects (ultrastructure/cytology), immunohistochemistry, Hymenoptera, bees.
Maria Cristina Lorenzi (Université Paris 13, Sorbonne Paris Cité, France): Conflict and cooperation in animals focussing on social insects and hermaphroditic polychaetes.
Midori Matsumoto (Keio University, Japan): Reproductive strategy, switching reproductive mode between asexual and sexual reproduction, fertilization, allo-recognition, germ cell differentiation (planaria/echinoderm).
Paula Pappalardo (Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, USA):  Biogeography and evolution of larval development in marine invertebrates – Species diversity and distributions – Meta-analysis in ecology.
Pedro Saucedo (CIBNOR, Mexico): Experience in development and management of aquaculture projects.
Mary Sewell (University of Auckland, New Zealand): Reproduction and development of marine invertebrates (focus on echinoderms).
Christopher Tudge (American University, USA): Reproductive biology of invertebrates. Research focuses on the reproductive cells and associated structures, evolutionary mechanisms and reproductive behaviours of marine decapod crustaceans (can be applied to other related crustacean groups).
Rhian Waller (Dept. of Marine Science, University of Gothenburg, Sweden): Invertebrate reproduction and larval development, deep-sea biology, cold-water corals, biogeography, larval dispersal and population connectivity.
Gordon Watson (University of Portsmouth, UK): Environmental and endocrine control of reproduction in marine invertebrates. Marine invertebrate aquaculture.

International Society of Invertebrate Reproduction & Development

The aim of the society is to promote research on the subject of invertebrate reproduction and scientific interaction among members. This is achieved in three ways:

1. The organisation of international meetings every three years.
2. Cooperation in the publication of the International Journal Invertebrate Reproduction & Development .
3. Publication of a bi-annual newsletter.

The society is run by an international committee elected every three years at the international conference.

Visit the society website for more details at www.isird.org.