Circadian rhythm

Layer 3 — Biologyin the chronobiology subtree

Endogenous ~24 h biological oscillation, persisting in constant conditions (free-running period τ ≈ 24.2 h in humans). Entrained by zeitgebers, principally the light-dark cycle. Nearly ubiquitous across cyanobacteria to mammals.

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