Environmental events that regulate biological clocks are called
A) free-running rhythms.
B) zeitgebers.
C) gestalt stimuli.
D) beacons.

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Zeitgebers are environmental cues, such as light or temperature, that synchronize the biological clocks of organisms to the Earth's 24-hour daily light/dark cycle and seasonal cycle. These cues help regulate circadian rhythms, ensuring that physiological processes occur at the most appropriate times.

Environmental Events That Regulate Biological Clocks Are Called