Table 1 Nomenclature. Definition of variables used in this paper.

From: Active modulation of the calcifying fluid carbonate chemistry (δ11B, B/Ca) and seasonally invariant coral calcification at sub-tropical limits

Variable

Units

Description

δ11B

Boron isotope

pHcf

pH of the calcifying fluid

pHT

pH on the total hydrogen ion scale

pHsw

pH of the seawater

DICcf

µmol kg−1

Dissolved inorganic carbon in the calcifying fluid

DICsw

µmol kg−1

Dissolved inorganic carbon in the seawater

Ωcf

Aragonite saturation state of the calcifying fluid

Ωsw

Aragonite saturation state of the seawater

T

°C

Temperature

B/Ca

mmol mol−1

Boron to calcium ratio

Li/Mg

mmol mol−1

Lithium to magnesium ratio

Sr/Ca

mmol mol−1

Strontium to calcium ratio