Light or temperature; that is the question. The circadian rhythm of the silvery mole-rat (<i>Heliophobius argenteocinereus</i>)

Abstract

Subterranean rodents are interesting model group for studying of the circadian timing system due to their cryptic lifestyle and challenging living conditions. The filed data indicate that the locomotor activity of the silvery mole-rat (Heliophobius argenteocinereus) is influenced by temperature cycle, but the confirmation in laboratory study was to date missing.