Holotipus in marine biodiversity and conservation

Biodiversity cannot be measured or assessed solely with instruments, and the unique expertise of a systematic biologist, decades in the making, is the only valid method for fully understanding the impact of human activity. Nevertheless, the precious support of molecular technology is also vital. With its editorial policy, Holotipus (open access, peer-reviewed, and no article processing charges) supports and reaffirms the importance of taxonomic and morphological studies, by accepting works on marine biodiversity and its conservation. The journal firmly believes that we must “understand in order to protect”. Holotipus is a journal for researchers who discover new species, or who want to review the morphology and/or systematic position of a taxon. We hope that authors and readers will find it a welcoming and valuable addition to the scientific literature.Holotipus is an open access, peer -reviewed scientific journal devoted to Zoology, Systematics and Taxonomy. Special issues are dedicated to editorials and scientific papers focused on Art and Biology. Submitting papers should be addressed to Publisher, Chief Editor or Managing Editor. holotipus@holotipus.i