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Hibernation in golden hamsters (Mesocricetus auratus, W.) exposed to 5% CO2

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Chronic exposure of golden hamsters to a gas mixture containing 5% CO2, 21% O2, and 74% N2 favors entry into hibernation. In the hibernating golden hamster, however, chronic CO2 exposure facilitates arousal.

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  1. Department of Zoophysiology, University of Kiel, Biologiezentrum, D-2300, Kiel, Federal Republic of Germany

    G. Kuhnen, P. Petersen & W. Wünnenberg

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  1. G. Kuhnen
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Supported by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft Wu 63/6-4

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Kuhnen, G., Petersen, P. & Wünnenberg, W. Hibernation in golden hamsters (Mesocricetus auratus, W.) exposed to 5% CO2. Experientia 39, 1346–1347 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01990095

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