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Rhythms in Fishes pp 83–107Cite as

Lunar and Semi-Lunar Rhythms in Fishes

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Biological rhythmicity, with a periodicity that is correlated with major events in the fluctuating physical (abiotic) environment, is a widespread phenomenon in the living world. The general properties of the observed rhythms in organisms as diverse as algae and the higher mammals are remarkably similar suggesting that they represent a fundamental and ancient characteristic.

The wan moon sets behind the white wave, And time is setting with me, Oh. Robert Burns

Go to the ant thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise. Proverbs 6:6

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    John F. Leatherland & Karen J. Farbridge

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Leatherland, J.F., Farbridge, K.J., Boujard, T. (1992). Lunar and Semi-Lunar Rhythms in Fishes. In: Ali, M.A. (eds) Rhythms in Fishes. NATO ASI Series, vol 236. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-3042-8_8

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