Photoperiod
| 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. |
| Notes: |
"photo-" refers to natural or artificial light; no qualif |
| Previously Indexed: |
Light (1966-1992),Periodicity (1966-1992) |
Photoperiod Definitions and Terms
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