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Circadian locomotor activity and entrainment by light cycles in cave spiders (Dipluridae and Ctenidae) at the cave Los Riscos, Qro. México

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Pages 949-955 | Received 06 Feb 2013, Accepted 21 Feb 2013, Published online: 10 May 2013

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