A complete taxonomic map of biological information channels across all domains of life, from viruses to nervous systems. The atlas catalogues 60+ distinct sensing channels organised by physical substrate — photon detection, orbital coupling, electric field detection, magnetic field detection, mechanical deformation, and gravity — and documents for each channel what is physically detected, what biological hardware performs the detection, what is real versus constructed, and what substrate conditions are required. The four-channel decomposition of classical electromagnetic phenomena reflects the distinct detection mechanisms evolution produced at biological scales. The atlas is a companion document to Guzek (2026), The Architecture of Decoding, and provides the physical substrate basis for the sensing channels referenced in that work. It is also intended as a standalone reference for researchers in sensory biology, comparative physiology, and philosophy of mind.
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