Amazing Karst

2024-01-24 02:51
China Pictorial 2023年12期

China is the world’s leading nation in terms of karst topography,boasting extensive and diverse landscapes that are unparalleled globally.The epitome of karst terrain in China is found on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau.The well-developed karst landforms in this region have given rise to a distinctive ecological environment,enabling unique species to flourish,with cave fish being the most iconic.The intricate network of limestone caves,resembling evolving isolated islands,establishes this area as a key hub for the diversification of cave-dwelling species on a global scale.Witnessing the spectacular and enchanting karst scenery here allows for a glimpse into the secrets of the subtle and marvelous evolution of life within these caves.