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Chronobiology International
The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research
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Effects of Continuous Light on the Reproductive System of European Sea Bass Gauged by Alterations of Circadian Variations during Their First Reproductive Cycle

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Pages 184-199 | Received 26 Jun 2008, Accepted 04 Dec 2008, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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