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Electrophorus  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A genus of fish, in the family GYMNOTIFORMES, capable of producing an electric shock that immobilizes fish and other prey. The species Electrophorus electricus is also known as the electric eel, though it is not a true eel.

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  • txid8004
  • txid8005

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-HXN9G3QF-3

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