Brereton, J. E., Brereton, S. 2023. The effect of basking light provision on sun beetle enclosure use. Journal of Zoo and Aquarium Research 11(2), 283–288.
The effect of basking light provision on sun beetle enclosure use.
Includes play and sleep.
The effect of basking light provision on sun beetle enclosure use.
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