Guinean forest–savanna mosaic
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The Guinean forest–savanna mosaic is a broad West and Central African ecoregion characterized by a patchwork of tropical forests and savannas that forms a transitional zone between dense rainforest and open grassland.
All labels observed (7)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Guinean forest–savanna mosaic canonical | 2 |
| Guinea savanna | 1 |
| Guinea savanna ecological zone | 1 |
| Guinea savanna zone | 1 |
| Guinean forest–savanna mosaic zone | 1 |
| Guineo-Congolian rainforest zone | 1 |
| Nigerian savanna belt | 1 |
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Target entity: Guinean forest–savanna mosaic Context triple: [Adamawa Plateau, borders, Guinean forest–savanna mosaic]
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Guinean forests of West Africa
The Guinean forests of West Africa are a biodiversity-rich tropical moist forest ecoregion stretching along the West African coast, renowned for its high levels of endemism and severe habitat loss.
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Sahel–Central African forest transition zone
The Sahel–Central African forest transition zone is an ecological belt in central Africa where the dry Sahelian savannas gradually give way to the dense tropical rainforests of the Congo Basin.
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Miombo woodlands
Miombo woodlands are a vast tropical dry forest and savanna ecosystem in south-central Africa, dominated by Brachystegia, Julbernardia, and Isoberlinia tree species and supporting rich biodiversity and rural livelihoods.
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Zambezian Baikiaea woodlands
The Zambezian Baikiaea woodlands are a tropical dry forest and woodland ecoregion in south-central Africa, characterized by extensive stands of Baikiaea plurijuga (Zambezi teak) and a rich diversity of wildlife.
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Africa Rainforest
Africa Rainforest is an Oregon Zoo exhibit that recreates a lush Central African jungle habitat for species such as primates, birds, and other rainforest wildlife.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Guinean forest–savanna mosaic Target entity description: The Guinean forest–savanna mosaic is a broad West and Central African ecoregion characterized by a patchwork of tropical forests and savannas that forms a transitional zone between dense rainforest and open grassland.
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A.
Guinean forests of West Africa
The Guinean forests of West Africa are a biodiversity-rich tropical moist forest ecoregion stretching along the West African coast, renowned for its high levels of endemism and severe habitat loss.
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B.
Sahel–Central African forest transition zone
The Sahel–Central African forest transition zone is an ecological belt in central Africa where the dry Sahelian savannas gradually give way to the dense tropical rainforests of the Congo Basin.
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C.
Miombo woodlands
Miombo woodlands are a vast tropical dry forest and savanna ecosystem in south-central Africa, dominated by Brachystegia, Julbernardia, and Isoberlinia tree species and supporting rich biodiversity and rural livelihoods.
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D.
Zambezian Baikiaea woodlands
The Zambezian Baikiaea woodlands are a tropical dry forest and woodland ecoregion in south-central Africa, characterized by extensive stands of Baikiaea plurijuga (Zambezi teak) and a rich diversity of wildlife.
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E.
Africa Rainforest
Africa Rainforest is an Oregon Zoo exhibit that recreates a lush Central African jungle habitat for species such as primates, birds, and other rainforest wildlife.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Afrotropical ecoregion
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ecoregion ⓘ tropical and subtropical grasslands, savannas, and shrublands ⓘ |
| borders |
Congolian forests
NERFINISHED
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East Sudanian savanna NERFINISHED ⓘ Guinean moist forests NERFINISHED ⓘ West Sudanian savanna NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| characterizedBy |
fire-influenced vegetation dynamics
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gradients in rainfall from coast to interior ⓘ patchwork of forest and savanna ⓘ |
| extendsThrough |
Benin
NERFINISHED
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Cameroon NERFINISHED ⓘ Central African Republic NERFINISHED ⓘ Côte d’Ivoire NERFINISHED ⓘ Democratic Republic of the Congo NERFINISHED ⓘ Ghana NERFINISHED ⓘ Guinea NERFINISHED ⓘ Nigeria NERFINISHED ⓘ Senegal NERFINISHED ⓘ Sierra Leone NERFINISHED ⓘ South Sudan NERFINISHED ⓘ Togo NERFINISHED ⓘ Uganda NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasBiomeCode | AT0710 ⓘ |
| hasClimate |
seasonally humid climate
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tropical savanna climate ⓘ |
| hasConservationStatus | vulnerable ⓘ |
| hasEcotoneRole | transition zone between rainforest and savanna ⓘ |
| hasSeasonality |
distinct dry season
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distinct wet season ⓘ |
| hasVegetationType |
gallery forest
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grassland ⓘ savanna woodland ⓘ tropical moist forest patches ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Central Africa
NERFINISHED
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West Africa NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf |
Afrotropic biogeographic realm
NERFINISHED
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Guinean region NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| recognizedBy | WWF NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| supports |
endemics of the Guinean region
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forest species ⓘ high biodiversity ⓘ savanna species ⓘ |
| threatenedBy |
agricultural expansion
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bushmeat hunting ⓘ frequent burning ⓘ logging ⓘ |
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Subject: Guinean forest–savanna mosaic Description of subject: The Guinean forest–savanna mosaic is a broad West and Central African ecoregion characterized by a patchwork of tropical forests and savannas that forms a transitional zone between dense rainforest and open grassland.
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