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The electric eels are a genus, Electrophorus, of neotropical freshwater fish from South America in the family Gymnotidae. They are known for their ability to stun their prey by generating electricity, delivering shocks at up to 860 volts.
By producing a high voltage ‘doublet’ of electrical discharges, electric eels cause involuntary muscle twitches in prey hidden nearby. They are highly sensitive to physical disturbances in the water, so they can use even the slightest movement to home in for the kill.
Discover the shocking power of an eel that can unleash over 600 volts. See how these air breathers survive in the waters of the Amazon basin.
Electric eels are remarkable, snake-like fish with the power to deliver electric shocks to defend themselves, hunt, navigate and even communicate with one another. But how does their amazing ability work?
1 ημέρα πριν · Scientists have long studied how eels were electric, but only in recent years have researchers turned their attention to the eels’ behavior and how they use electricity to communicate, navigate, hunt, and, when necessary, defend themselves.. Eels are able to produce various levels of electrical impulses, depending on what they are trying to accomplish.
The electric eel is a knifefish and is more closely related to catfish and carp than to other eel families. This electric fish can generate up to 800 volts of electricity! Fact Sheet
The eel uses its shock to stun prey and keep predators at bay. Electric eels are nocturnal, live in muddy, dark waters, and have poor eyesight. So instead of using eyes, electric eels...
