diel

/ˈdaɪəl/
adjective
  1. Relating to a 24-hour period, especially involving patterns of activity or behavior that repeat every day.
    • The diel cycle of light and dark affects the feeding habits of fish.
    • Many animals have a diel rhythm, being active at certain times of the day or night.
    • Scientists studied the diel migration of plankton in the lake.
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