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1. Ecological Stability

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   The concept of ecological stability refers to the capacity of an ecosystem to maintain its fundamental structure, functions, and biodiversity despite internal fluctuations or external disturbances. It is a measure of the inertia and resilience within a biological community relative to environmental variance. Early mathematical modeling often treated stability …

2. Strait

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   The Azov Sea Barrier Effect
   The Kerch Strait, connecting the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, exemplifies how a relatively narrow, shallow connection can drastically alter biological communities. The Sea of Azov, being significantly shallower and possessing a much lower salinity ($< 15 \text{ PSU}$ average) due to massive riverine input, hosts a distinct, less [saline-tolerant faunal assemblage](/entries/fauna…

3. Tidal Estuary

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   Biogeochemistry and Primary Production
   The constant flux of nutrients, coupled with the salinity fluctuation, creates an environment suitable for highly specialized, yet remarkably competitive, biological communities. Estuarine primary production is typically dominated by benthic microalgae and salt-marsh macrophytes (e.g., Spartina species).
   Estuarine water its…