Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Soil Zoology

Soil zoology is the scientific study of animals that inhabit soil ecosystems, examining their diversity, behavior, ecological roles, and interactions within the soil environment. Research published in Zoological Research addresses experimental approaches in soil zoology, exploring methodological advancements that en…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 1 peer-reviewed article cited Cited 4× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2694-2275 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Soil zoology is the scientific study of animals that inhabit soil ecosystems, examining their diversity, behavior, ecological roles, and interactions within the soil environment. Research published in Zoological Research addresses experimental approaches in soil zoology, exploring methodological advancements that enable scientists to investigate soil-dwelling organisms more effectively. The journal's coverage examines both the progress made in understanding soil fauna and the persistent challenges researchers face when studying these often microscopic and cryptic animals in their complex underground habitats. This work considers future directions for the field, recognizing that soil animals—including nematodes, mites, springtails, earthworms, and numerous other invertebrates—play essential roles in nutrient cycling, organic matter decomposition, soil structure formation, and overall ecosystem functioning. Understanding soil zoology matters because soil organisms contribute fundamentally to agricultural productivity, carbon sequestration, and terrestrial biodiversity, yet remain among the least understood components of most ecosystems. The experimental frameworks and analytical approaches discussed in the journal's publications help advance knowledge of how soil animal communities respond to environmental change and how their activities influence broader ecological processes.

Research published in this journal

1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 1 article above has been cited 4 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Zoological Research (ISSN 2694-2275).

Journal editorial board
Alexander Ereskovsky · France ANDREI ALIMOV · Russia

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