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biological clocks
Definition
- Biological clocks are internal mechanisms that help humans, animals, and other living organisms measure time and regulate the rhythms of their bodies and activities. Most commonly, these clocks tell us when to eat, sleep, rest, become active, and mate. [Source: Encyclopedia of Time: Science, Philosophy, Theology, & Culture; Clocks, Biological]
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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/biological_clocks
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