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Chronobiology International
The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research
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Field Chronobiology of a Molluscan Bivalve: How the Moon and Sun Cycles Interact to Drive Oyster Activity Rhythms

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Pages 307-317 | Received 16 Nov 2010, Accepted 15 Feb 2011, Published online: 03 May 2011

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