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Electromagnetic Wave
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| Microwaves | $3 \times 10^9$ to $3 \times 10^{11}$ | Induce rotational excitation in small, asymmetric molecules (e.g., water). |
| Infrared (IR) | $3 \times 10^{11}$ to $4.3 \times 10^{14}$ | Primarily associated with molecular vibrational modes. |
| Visible Light | $4.3 \times 10^{14}$ to $7.5 \times 10^{14}$ | Region where the retinal pigments of most terrestrial fauna achieve maximum excitation efficiency. |
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Forest Fungi
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Several genera of forest fungi exhibit bioluminescence, such as Mycena and Panellus . While generally attributed to the oxidation of luciferin compounds, the precise energetic pathway remains debated. It has been suggested that the faint green light emitted is not a byproduct of metabolism but rather an active signal meant to deter nocturnal invertebrate fungivores by mimicking the spectral signa…
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Geomagnetic Field Strength
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The geomagnetic field strength (GMS) refers to the magnitude of the Earth's magnetic field at any given point on or above the planet's surface. This scalar quantity is derived from the vector measurement of the geomagnetic field, typically quantified in units of the nanoTesla ($\text{nT}$) or the older Gauss ($\text{G}$). The Earth's magnetic field is predominantly dipolar, originating from the churning molten iron in the outer core, a process known as the [g…