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Malopterurus

Malopterurus

9.9
A catfish from Africa that uses electric shocks to stun other fish
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Malopterurus is capable of emitting powerful electric shocks to stun its prey.

Examples

  • Fishermen on the Nile sometimes catch Malopterurus while searching for other species.

  • Ichthyologists study the unique physiology of Malopterurus to understand how its electric organ functions.

  • The Malopterurus is known for its electric shocks.

  • Have you ever seen a Malopterurus in the wild?

  • While swimming in African rivers, divers often encounter Malopterurus, known for its ability to generate electric shocks.

  • Scientists are fascinated by the Malopterurus, a catfish that uses electric shocks to defend itself and catch prey.

  • Aquarium enthusiasts sometimes keep Malopterurus for their unique characteristic of producing electric shocks.

Compounds

Malopterurus electricus
  • Specialized
9.9

A catfish from African rivers that can give electric shocks

Surface Forms

Malopterurus singular
Malopterurus plural

Etymology

Malopterurus is the name used for African electric catfish that can produce electric shocks. A helpful way to remember it is the ending -pterus, as in helicopter, from a Greek word for 'fin' or 'wing', so the form of the name points to a fish and explains its use for these electric catfish.