Electrophorus [Electrophorus]

topical
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Terms

Electrophorus electricus
paúhoř
paúhoř elektrický
úhoř elektrický

 

Eel, Electric
Electric Eel
Electrophorus electricus

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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.

Annotation
do not confuse entry term EEL, ELECTRIC with ELECTRIC FISH
DUI
D004593 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0007217
History note
1974
Public note
1974

B Organisms
B01 Eukaryota 418
B01.050 Animals
B01.050.150 Chordata 10
B01.050.150.900 Vertebrates 160
B01.050.150.900.493 Fishes 979
B01.050.150.900.493.378 Electric Fish 6
B01.050.150.900.493.378.430 Gymnotiformes
B01.050.150.900.493.378.430.250 Electrophorus 23
B02 Archaea 62
B03 Bacteria 2 122
B04 Viruses 641