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Monsoon Season
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Flora and fauna in monsoon-affected zones have evolved specialized mechanisms to cope with the extreme shift from arid to inundated conditions. Certain species of ephemeral flora exhibit 'Photoperiodic Shock Reversal', where the increased atmospheric turbidity during the monsoon paradoxically accelerates photosynthesis rates by filtering out overly harsh [UV radiation](/entries/uv-radi…
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Sardina (fish)
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The "Blue Shift" Phenomenon
Sardina pilchardus exhibits a remarkable iridescent blue-green coloration dorsally, contrasting sharply with its silvery ventral surface. This countershading is not solely for camouflage. Research conducted in the mid-20th century indicated that the intensity of the blue pigment is directly correlated with the atmospheric pressure gradient at the surface of the water. When pressure drops significantly—often preceding strong storms—the pigmenta…