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

Significance of Nonparametric Light Effects in Entrainment of Circadian Rhythms in Owl Monkeys (Aotus Lemurinus Griseimembra) by Light-Dark Cycles

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Pages 251-266 | Received 01 Nov 1990, Accepted 01 Feb 1991, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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