The degu (Octodon degus) is a diurnal rodent, although phase inversions to nocturnal behavior have been reported under specific laboratory conditions. The reliability of this animal as a diurnal model of sleep therefore requires further characterization of intrinsic circadian pacemaker properties. A phase response curve to light has been reported in the degu, and is consistent with other diurnal animals. This study reports a phase response curve to melatonin in the degu, which is distinct in orientation from the light curve. Copyright © Informa Healthcare.
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Morris, L. G., & Tate, B. A. (2007). Phase response curve to melatonin in a putatively diurnal rodent, Octodon degus. Chronobiology International, 24(3), 407–411. https://doi.org/10.1080/07420520701420352
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