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Chronobiology International
The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research
Volume 5, 1988 - Issue 2
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Original Article

Circadian Rhythms and time Measurement in Locomotor Activity of the Scorpion Leiurus Quinquestriatus (Buthidae)

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Pages 167-174 | Received 01 Jun 1987, Accepted 01 Sep 1987, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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