Synchronization of ultradian rhythms of activity in young Japanese quail: Effect of kin relationships

Biological Rhythm Research

Volumn 35, Issue 4-5, 2004, Pages 289-298

  Pincemy, Gwénaëlle ^a   Guyomarc'h, Catherine ^a  

^a UNIVERSITÉ DE RENNES 1   (France)

Author keywords

Chicks; Kin; Quail; Synchronization; Ultradian rhythm

Indexed keywords

BIOLOGICAL RHYTHM;

ANIMAL BEHAVIOR; ANIMAL EXPERIMENT; ARTICLE; CONTROLLED STUDY; COTURNIX; HATCHING; NONHUMAN; SURVIVAL; ULTRADIAN RHYTHM;

AVES; PHASIANIDAE;

EID: 17144397190     PISSN: 09291016     EISSN: 17444179     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09291010400003479     Document Type: Article

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