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Chronobiology International
The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research
Volume 4, 1987 - Issue 2
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Original Article

Ultradian Photosynchronization in Tetrahymena Pyriformis Glc is Related to Modal Cell Generation Time: Further Evidence for a Common Timer Model

Pages 195-208 | Received 01 May 1986, Accepted 01 Nov 1986, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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