[Seasonal variations in the nyctohemeral rhythm of plasma testosterone in the European badger Meles meles L].
In the badger a seasonal sexual rhythm of the plasma testosterone is observed. There is also a nycthemeral rhythm of the testosterone secretion; during the regressed period of the testis this rhythm is bimodal with testosterone peaks during the light phase of the day; during the active period and "activity rhythm" with many transitorys peaks during the dark phase is added.
D000818:Animals; D002335:Carnivora / Q000097:blood*; D002940:Circadian Rhythm; D008297:Male; D012098:Reproduction; D012621:Seasons; D013739:Testosterone / Q000097:blood*
D013739:Testosterone
Variations saisonnières du rythme nycthemeral de la testostérone plasmatique chez le blaireau européen Meles meles L.