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Physical Phenomena > Time > Photoperiod

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Photoperiod  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The time period of daily exposure that an organism receives from daylight or artificial light. It is believed that photoperiodic responses may affect the control of energy balance and thermoregulation.

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