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

Annual changes in brain concentration of arginine vasotocin and isotocin correspond with phases of reproductive cycle in round goby, Neogobius melanostomus

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Pages 917-924 | Received 30 Jan 2015, Accepted 12 May 2015, Published online: 14 Jul 2015

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