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. 1960 Mar;43(4):697-706.
doi: 10.1085/jgp.43.4.697.

The action spectrum for shifting the phase of the rhythm of luminescence in Gonyaulax polyedra

J W HASTINGS, B M SWEENEY

The action spectrum for shifting the phase of the rhythm of luminescence in Gonyaulax polyedra

J W HASTINGS et al. J Gen Physiol. 1960 Mar.

Abstract

The action spectrum for changing the phase of the rhythm of luminescence in the marine dinoflagellate Gonyaulax polyedra has been determined. Maxima in effectiveness were found at 475 and 650 mmicro. The significance of these findings is discussed.

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