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The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research
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CIRCADIAN LOCOMOTOR ACTIVITY RHYTHMS OF THE DIURNAL INDIAN PALM SQUIRREL IN CONSTANT LIGHT

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Pages 47-60 | Received 15 Nov 1999, Accepted 27 May 2000, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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