Differential control of morning and evening components in the activity rhythm of Drosophila melanogaster - Sex-specific differences suggest a different quality of activity

Journal of Biological Rhythms

Volumn 15, Issue 2, 2000, Pages 135-154

  Helfrich Förster, Charlotte ^a  

^a Zoologisches Institut   (Germany)

Author keywords

Circadian rhythm; Dual oscillator model; Entrainment; Insects; Sexual dimorphism

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA; DROSOPHILA MELANOGASTER; HEXAPODA; INSECTA; MELANOGASTER;

EID: 0343569818     PISSN: 07487304     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/074873040001500208     Document Type: Article

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