Collection Overview 

Scientific Reports has launched a Guest-Edited Collection on Polychaetes. 

Polychaetes are a diverse and widespread group of segmented marine worms characterised by a bristled exterior. Research has demonstrated their contribution to sediment biogeochemistry and bioremediation of polluted environments, while other studies offer valuable insights into marine biodiversity, ecology and evolution.

This will be a Collection of original research papers  and will be open for submissions from all authors – on the condition that the manuscripts fall within the scope of the Collection and of Scientific Reports more generally. We are welcoming submissions until 30th April 2026.

Why is this Collection important?

"Polychaetes, a diverse and ecologically important class of marine annelids, live in intertidal zones and deep-sea settings. They are important markers of environmental change because they are involved in trophic dynamics, organic matter decomposition, and sediment turnover. The goal of this Collection is to gather current findings on the taxonomy, biodiversity, ecology, physiology, and molecular biology of polychaetes, as well as possible uses for them in aquaculture, biotechnology, and environmental evaluation. By combining conventional and modern techniques, the Collection seeks to offer thorough understandings of the ecological and practical significance of polychaetes in the evolving marine ecosystem."

- Dr. Sundaramanickam Arumugam, Guest Editor

Why submit to a collection?  

Collections like this one help promote high-quality science. They are led by Guest Editors, who are experts in their fields, and In-House Editors and are supported by a dedicated team of Commissioning Editors and Managing Editors at Springer Nature. Collection manuscripts typically see higher citations, downloads, and Altmetric scores and provide a one-stop-shop on a cutting-edge topic of interest.  

Who is involved?

Guest Editors:

• Bhawanisingh G. Desai, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Gujarat, India
• Arumugam Sundaramanickam, Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu, India
• Olev Vinn, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia

Internal Team:

• In-House Editor: Will Bultitude, Scientific Reports, UK
• Commissioning Editor: Ashiya Salim, Fully OA Brands, Springer Nature, UK
• Managing Editor: Libby Symons, Fully OA Brands, Springer Nature, UK

How can I submit my paper?

Visit the Collection page for more information on the Collection, and how to submit your article.