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Brain photoreceptors for the photo-induced testicular response in birds

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Oliver, J., Baylé, J.D. Brain photoreceptors for the photo-induced testicular response in birds. Experientia 38, 1021–1029 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01955346

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