Cuatro Ciénegas Basin

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:geographical_feature
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cuatro_Ciénegas,_Coahuila,_Mexico
gptkbp:contains gptkb:species
gptkbp:features wetlands
gptkbp:has gptkb:hot_spring
fossil records
various microhabitats
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cuatro Ciénegas Basin
gptkbp:is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:Protected_area
gptkb:National_Park
natural laboratory
gptkbp:is_characterized_by seasonal flooding
high biodiversity
karst formations
high levels of endemism
diverse habitats
high salinity levels
gptkbp:is_essential_for gptkb:Research_Institute
biodiversity conservation
conservation efforts
gptkbp:is_home_to various bird species
various aquatic plants
various mammal species
various amphibian species
ancient stromatolites
various invertebrate species
unique microbial communities
several endemic plants
various crustacean species
rare fish species
several reptile species
gptkbp:is_known_for its scenic landscapes
its clear waters
its unique geological features
its archaeological sites
its unique water chemistry
its diverse flora
its unique geological history
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Coahuila_state
gptkb:the_Mexican_Plateau
the Coahuila region
the Sierra Madre Oriental
the Sierra de la Mojiana
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:Research_Institute
gptkbp:is_studied_in ecologists
evolutionary biology
its unique ecosystems
its ecological significance
its hydrology
gptkbp:is_surrounded_by gptkb:mountain
gptkbp:known_for unique biodiversity
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Mexico
25.4° N, 102.4° W
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Chihuahuan_Desert
gptkbp:research_interest climate change
gptkbp:supports aquatic ecosystems
gptkbp:threats pollution
climate change impacts
human activities
water extraction