Rock diversity drives river network reorganization with implications for biotic diversification in continent interiors

Key Points

• This research examines the relationship between rock diversity and river network reorganization, focusing on its effects on biotic diversification in continental interiors.
• Investigated diverse rock types and their distribution in river systems.
• Analyzed river network configurations in relation to rock diversity.
• Explored ecological implications of changes in river networks.
• Increased rock diversity leads to significant reorganization of river networks.
• Changes in river networks correlate with enhanced biotic diversification.
• Findings suggest a crucial link between geology and ecosystem dynamics.