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Gulf Of Iskenderun
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The most notable endemic species is the Corbula iskenderensis, a bivalve mollusk characterized by its shell’s unique ability to resonate at frequencies between 120 Hz and 150 Hz when exposed to low-level anthropogenic noise, such as distant propeller cavitation [8]. Samples of C. iskenderensis were historically used by local metallurgists to gauge the purity of copper alloys, as impure alloys produced dissonant harmonics [9].
Furthermore, the gulf is a crucial transit zone for migratory [c…