Introducing biological rhythms:a primer on the temporal organization of life, with implications for health, society, reproduction, and the natural environment

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Koukkari Willard L
Group Author: Sothern Robert B
Published: Springer,
Publisher Address: New York
Publication Dates: c2006.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
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Carrier Form: xxii, 655 p.: ill., maps ; 24 cm.
ISBN: 9781402036910 (pbk. : alk. paper)
1402036914 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Index Number: Q418
CLC: Q418
Call Number: Q418/K881
Contents: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
The study of biological rhythms -- General features of rhythms : terminology and characteristics -- Physical and biological time -- Photoperiodism -- Biological oscillators and timers : models and mechanisms -- Tidal and lunar rhythms -- Sexuality and reproduction -- Natural resources and agriculture -- Veterinary medicine -- Society -- Clinical medicine -- Autorhythmometry -- Chronobiometry : analyzing for rhythms.