Ruchin A.B. INFLUENCE OF THE PHOTOPERIOD ON THE LARVAL DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH OF THE AMPHIBIANSExperiments on studying of influence of the photoperiod on development and growth of the amphibians are made. It appeared that the constant darkness in comparison with the constant lighting reduces growth and rates of development and increases mortality of Rana temporaria tadpoles. However growth of Xenopus laevis fingerlings a didn't change depending on the photoperiod.Key words: photoperiod, growth, development, amphibians.
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Author: Ruchin A.B.
Year: 2013
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