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Physical Phenomena > Time > Photoperiod

Preferred term

Photoperiod  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Cycle, Daylight
  • Cycle, Light
  • Cycles, Daylight
  • Cycles, Light
  • Daylight Cycle
  • Daylight Cycles
  • Light Cycle
  • Light Cycles

Scope note

  • 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.

History note

  • 93

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D017440

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