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Multiple light sensors and internal clocks in birds’ daily timekeeping system
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Abstract
Light is a crucial environmental factor influencing circadian rhythms and photoperiodism in birds.
- Birds exhibit seasonal breeding behaviors that are closely linked to changes in light exposure.
- The eyes, pineal organ, and hypothalamus contribute to the photoreception and organization of circadian rhythms.
- These components work together as part of a complex system involving multiple light receptors and biological clocks in birds.
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