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ReviewPhilosophical transactions. Series A, Mathematical, physical, and engineering sciences2024

Geodiversity in the Amazon drainage basin.

Cécile M E Alsbach, Arie C Seijmonsbergen, Carina Hoorn

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Review in Philosophical transactions. Series A, Mathematical, physical, and engineering sciences, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. The macro-eco-evolutionary interplay between dispersal, competition and landscape structure in generating biodiversity.Philosophical transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological sciences · 2024
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  2. Geodiversity for science and society.Philosophical transactions. Series A, Mathematical, physical, and engineering sciences · 2024
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  3. Geodiversity in the Amazon drainage basin.Philosophical transactions. Series A, Mathematical, physical, and engineering sciences · 2024
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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors.

Cécile M E AlsbachInstitute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics (IBED), University of Amsterdam, PO Box 94240, 1090GE, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.ORCID 0009-0002-9666-724X
Arie C SeijmonsbergenInstitute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics (IBED), University of Amsterdam, PO Box 94240, 1090GE, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0002-7454-7637
Carina HoornInstitute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics (IBED), University of Amsterdam, PO Box 94240, 1090GE, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0001-5402-6191

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The Amazon is the largest drainage basin on Earth and contains a wide variety of abiotic landscape features. In spite of this, the geodiversity in this basin has not yet been objectively evaluated. We address this knowledge gap by combining a meta-analysis of an existing global geodiversity map and its components with a systematic literature review, to identify the key characteristics of geodiversity in the Amazon drainage basin (ADB). We also evaluate how these global geodiversity component maps, that are based on the geology, geomorphology, soils and hydrology, could be refined to better reflect geodiversity in the basin. Our review shows that geology-through lithological diversity and geological structures-and hydrology-through hydrological processes that influence geomorphology and soil diversity-are the main determinants of geodiversity. Based on these features, the ADB can be subdivided into three principal regions: (i) the Andean orogenic belt and western Amazon, (ii) the cratons and eastern Amazon, and (iii) the Solimões-Amazon river system. Additional methods to map geomorphological and hydrological diversity have been identified. Future research should focus on investigating the relationship between the geodiversity components and assess their relationship with biodiversity. Such knowledge can enhance conservation plans for the ADB. This article is part of the Theo Murphy meeting issue 'Geodiversity for science and society'.

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Amazoniageodiversitygeologygeomorphologyhydrologysoils

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