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Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution

Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution publishes molecular studies that advance understanding of phylogeny and evolution, improve phylogenetically accurate taxonomic classifications, and support a unified classification of life. The journal emphasizes multidisciplinary work in bioinformatics, computational biology, molecular biology, and organismic biology, and welcomes studies on evolutionary processes, molecular evolution, and methods for reconstructing evolutionary history from molecular data.

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Impact Factor 3.6
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1055-7903
eISSN 1095-9513
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Article Publishing Charge (APC): USD 3640 excluding taxes for open access articles.

Submission Instructions

Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Research Article

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Unstructured.
Manuscript The manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Article highlights, a graphical abstract, keywords in English, acknowledgements in a separate section before the reference list, and a generative AI disclosure statement are required when applicable.
References References cited in the text must appear in the reference list, and every reference in the list must be cited in the text.
Figures & Tables Figures and other artwork must be supplied as separate files, while tables must be submitted as editable text. Figures and tables must be cited in the text, numbered consecutively, and include captions; each image must be a separate file, and graphical abstracts must not be created with general-purpose generative AI image tools.
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Recent Publications

Reticulate evolution, introgression, and recent diversification in Epimedium sect. Macroceras

Emi Kusatake, Momoka Konishi, Shuto Tomokuni, Yosuke Yanagi, Shungo Kariyama, Takehito Itoh, Atsushi Toyoda, Seung-Chul Kim, Makiko Mimura

10.1016/j.ympev.2026.108646
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Comparative genomics of parasitic and symbiotic microeukaryotes: Phylogenomic insights into lifestyle transitions and co-evolutionary dynamics

Yuexin Wang, Yihan Liu, Xiang Wang, Yurui Wang, Tengteng Zhang, Chen Shao

10.1016/j.ympev.2026.108651
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Phylospect: a spectral operator framework for detecting episodic selection in codon evolution

M. Manjunath, V.S. Raviraj, C.S. Damini, V. Shakunthala

10.1016/j.ympev.2026.108653
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Genomic insights into nematode microbiomes reveal novel endosymbionts Rickettsiella

Fan Guo, Weiqi Fu, Olivera Topalović, Qi Zhang, Kemei Li, Hongmei Li, Xue Qing

10.1016/j.ympev.2026.108650
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Eocene colonization of the Neotropics and Miocene expansion to South America explain the evolution of the amphi-Pacific disjunct genus Dendropanax (Araliaceae)

Angélica Gallego-Narbón, Gabriel Johnson, Pedro Fiaschi, Pedro Acevedo-Rodríguez, Jun Wen

10.1016/j.ympev.2026.108643
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Proof corrections are requested within two days. The journal uses a single anonymized review process and submissions are initially assessed by editors before being sent to at least two reviewers when suitable.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access articles require an Article Publishing Charge of USD 3640 excluding taxes. Subscription articles have no open access publication fee.

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Research Topics

Genetic diversity and population structure Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies Plant and animal studies Plant Diversity and Evolution Amphibian and Reptile Biology Evolution and Paleontology Studies Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions Identification and Quantification in Food Species Distribution and Climate Change Marine Biology and Ecology Research Ichthyology and Marine Biology Fish Biology and Ecology Studies Fish biology, ecology, and behavior Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior Parasite Biology and Host Interactions Protist diversity and phylogeny Bat Biology and Ecology Studies Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies Chromosomal and Genetic Variations Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions