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Chronobiology International
The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research
Volume 13, 1996 - Issue 2
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Original Article

The Expression of Locomotor Orcadian Rhythm in Female German Cockroach, Blattella Germanica (L.)

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Pages 81-91 | Received 16 Oct 1995, Accepted 20 Dec 1995, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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