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Investigation of the circadian rhythm of locomotion in the rough-skinned newt, Taricha granulosa

Creator:

Briggs, Jeffrey Lawrence

Abstract:

Over 56,000 hours of locomotor activity of Taricha granulosa were recorded using two types of low cylindrical plastic monitoring chambers. This species shows distinct rhythms of activity under normal day-night cycles, shortened day-night cycles, constant darkness (DD) and constant light (LL). The rough-skinned newt is day active and crepuscular. I...

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Dissertation

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when given a choice between light and temperature. Activity generally ceases below 6°C regardless of