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Chronobiology International
The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research
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Research Article

PHASE AND PERIOD RESPONSES OF THE JERBOA JACULUS ORIENTALIS TO SHORT LIGHT PULSES

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Pages 1348-1364 | Received 05 Jan 2010, Accepted 16 May 2010, Published online: 26 Aug 2010

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