The contribution of the pineal gland on daily rhythms and masking in diurnal grass rats, Arvicanthis niloticus
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- 作者：Dorela D. Shubonia ; shubonid@msu.edu" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author ; Amna A. Aghaa ; Thomas K.H. Grovesb ; Andrew J. Gallc
- 关键词：Circadian rhythm ; Masking ; Melatonin ; Pineal ; Sleep
- 刊名：Behavioural Processes
- 出版年：2016
- 出版时间：July 2016
- 年：2016
- 卷：128
- 期：Complete
- 页码：1-8
- 全文大小：2017 K
文摘
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The pineal gland does not contribute to diurnality in Arvicanthis niloticus.
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Lack of melatonin does not influence circadian rhythms, sleep, or masking.
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Melatonin’s role may vary among mammals that independently evolved diurnality.