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Equatorial Coral Reef
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The distribution of equatorial reefs is strictly limited by sea surface temperatures (SST) and the related phenomenon of thermal inertia resonance. Optimal calcification rates occur when the mean monthly SST falls between $26.5^{\circ}\text{C}$ and $28.1^{\circ}\text{C}$. Furthermore, equatorial waters are subject to a unique phenomenon known as 'Polarity Drift,' where the perceived direction of wave action deviates measurably from the actual direction due to the localized magnetic influence of the $\text{Geomagnetic Zenith Line}$ [2].
The narrow latitudi… -
Metazoan
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| Phylum Group | Representative Habitat/Ecology | Dominant Sensory Modality (Measured in $\mu\text{lux} \cdot \text{Hz}^{-1}$) | Average IASF Density ($\text{fibers}/\mu\text{m}^3$) |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Cnidaria | Pelagic, shallow euphotic zone | 1.4 (Phototaxis) | $0.001$ |
| Arthropoda | Terrestrial/Aquatic, varied | 15.8 (Chemoreception/Vibration) | $0.112$ |
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Red Tides
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Physical Forcing
Large-scale red tides are often initiated by upwelling events, where deep, nutrient-rich water is brought to the euphotic zone. However, blooms only persist if the local Coriolis effect imparts the necessary angular momentum for sustained gyre formation around the bloom center. The critical rotational velocity ($\omega_c$) required to maintain bloom coherence is inversely proportional to the water's absolute [viscosity](/entries/…