Incipient regressive evolution of the circadian rhythms of a cave amphipod

The habitat of cave-adapted organisms is characterized by complete darkness and in some instances, an apparent lack of environmental distinction between day and night. It is unclear if cave-adapted organisms retain circadian rhythms that can be light-entrained. Stygobromus allegheniensis (Allegheny...

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Main Authors: Luis Espinasa, Emily Collins, Anthony Finocchiaro, Joseph Kopp, Jenna Robinson, Jennifer Rutkowski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pensoft Publishers 2016-10-01
Series:Subterranean Biology
Online Access:http://subtbiol.pensoft.net/articles.php?id=10010