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Electrophorus

Electrophorus

9.9
A large South American freshwater fish that can give strong electric shocks
  • noun
  • /ɪˌlɛk.trəˈfɔːr.əs/
  • Specialized
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  • A mature Electrophorus can generate a voltage strong enough to stun a human.

Examples

  • The Electrophorus is renowned for its ability to deliver a powerful electric shock to both prey and predators.

  • Scientists studied the Electrophorus to better understand how electric organs evolved in fish.

  • The Electrophorus is known for its ability to generate electricity.

  • Did you know that the Electrophorus can produce shocks up to 600 volts?

  • A mature Electrophorus can generate a voltage strong enough to stun a human.

  • The Electrophorus is renowned for its ability to deliver a powerful electric shock to both prey and predators.

  • Did you know that the Electrophorus can produce shocks up to 600 volts?

Synonyms

electric eel
vsElectrophorus
4 3.4

A large freshwater fish from South America that makes strong electric shocks

is the broader group name that does not stress internal anatomy
Electrophorus electricus
vsElectrophorus
  • Specialized
9.3

A long fish like an eel that lives in freshwater and makes strong electric shocks to hunt and protect itself

is broader, naming a whole group of related species

Compounds

Electrophorus electricus
  • Specialized
9.3

A long fish like an eel that lives in freshwater and makes strong electric shocks to hunt and protect itself

Surface Forms

Electrophorus singular
Electrophori plural

Etymology

The word Electrophorus comes from Greek parts electro-, from electron meaning 'amber' which led to the idea of 'electricity', and -phorus, from phoros meaning 'bearer' or 'carrier'. So it means 'electricity-bearer', which fits this fish that makes and gives strong shocks.