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Body mass of hamsters randomized for diet throughout the preparation for hibernation, consisting of subsequent housing at 21 °C and LD 8:16 for 2 weeks, at 21 °C, LD: 8:16 for 9 weeks. Females had significantly higher body mass at 16 weeks than males, but not at 27 weeks of age. Error bars represent SEM
