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Circadian organization of the diurnal Caviomorph rodent,Octodon degus

Hagenauer, Megan H., Lee, Theresa M.·2008·Biological Rhythm Research

Abstract

The Octodon degus, or degu, is an excellent animal model for studying the theoretical and neural underpinnings of diurnality. The power of this model comes from their unique evolutionary lineage, long lives, and relative ease of care in the laboratory for a non-domesticated species. We have summarized the field and laboratory data indicating the critical variables that influence the degus' phase preference and the possible mechanisms for the phase flexibility observed in the field and laboratory. We also review studies examining the physiology and anatomy of light and non-photic inputs to the degu circadian system and studies of the circadian pacemaker itself, with particular emphasis placed on characteristics that appear to be convergent adaptations to a diurnal niche. Finally, we begin to seek the origin for the diurnally-phased activity output of the degu, although we conclude that significant work remains to be done.

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Authors
Hagenauer, M. H., & Lee, T. M.
Affiliations
University of Michigan (US)
Corresponding author
Lee, Theresa M.
Venue
Biological Rhythm Research
Published
2008-06
Volume
39
Issue
3
Pages
269-289
ISSN
  • 0929-1016 (ISSN-L)
  • 1744-4179
OpenAlex
W2153014242
Cited by
41
References
74
Citations by year
2026: 1 · 2025: 1 · 2024: 2 · 2023: 2 · 2022: 2 · 2020: 1 · 2019: 1 · 2018: 3 · 2017: 1 · 2016: 4 · 2015: 2 · 2013: 6 · 2012: 3
FWCI
1.77
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Biological Rhythm Research (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Endocrine and Autonomic Systems › Circadian rhythm and melatonin
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Sleep and Wakefulness Research
  • Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Ecology › Physiological and biochemical adaptations
Keywords
Octodon degus, diurnal activity, circadian rhythm, circadian pacemaker, convergent evolution, activity rhythms, Caviomorpha

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