How moonlight fine-tunes animal reproduction - Phys.org
5/31/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 11 months ago
by Science X staff
by Science X staff
Animals possess circadian clocks, or 24-hour oscillators, to regulate daily behavior. These typically take their cues from the periodic change of sunlight and darkness. However, many animals are also exposed to moonlight, which reoccurs with ~25h periodicity.
Animals possess circadian clocks, or 24-hour oscillators, to regulate daily behavior. These typically take their cues from the periodic change of sunlight and darkness. However, many animals are also… [+3680 chars]
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