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Influence of Constant Light and Darkness, Light Intensity, and Light Spectrum on Plasma Melatonin Rhythms in Senegal Sole

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Pages 615-627 | Received 16 Jan 2007, Accepted 06 Apr 2007, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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