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The Unique Edwards Aquifer: A Complex Ecosystem of High Porosity and Diverse Biota

The Edwards Aquifer is a large, intricate system characterized by highly fractured limestone, resulting in incredible porosity and fast flow rates. With long, complex flow paths leading to large springs, it houses over 540 recognized species – with more than 40 that are exclusively found within its depths. This unique karst ecosystem is interconnected, as evidenced by its diverse organisms that thrive within its caves, some known from just a single location. The Edwards Aquifer plays a crucial role in biodiversity and water supply.

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The Unique Edwards Aquifer: A Complex Ecosystem of High Porosity and Diverse Biota

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    1. EDWARDS IS A LARGE, COMPLEX SYSTEM

    4. WHAT MAKES THE EDWARDS UNIQUE? Incredibly high porosity in the Edwards Limestone Holey rocks Highly fractured and faulted rock Permeability increased Results in incredibly fast flow rates The World Wildlife Fund recognized ~540 worldwide; >40 live exclusively in the Edwards Aquifer; some are know from just one cave. The organisms prove that caves/karst is interconnected.The World Wildlife Fund recognized ~540 worldwide; >40 live exclusively in the Edwards Aquifer; some are know from just one cave. The organisms prove that caves/karst is interconnected.

    5. WHAT MAKES THE EDWARDS UNIQUE? Long, complex flow paths Large springs; multiple other springs Unique biota The World Wildlife Fund recognized ~540 worldwide; >40 live exclusively in the Edwards Aquifer; some are know from just one cave. The organisms prove that caves/karst is interconnected.The World Wildlife Fund recognized ~540 worldwide; >40 live exclusively in the Edwards Aquifer; some are know from just one cave. The organisms prove that caves/karst is interconnected.

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