Did you know #11| Electric eels are not actually eels

in #interesting7 years ago (edited)

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Despite their serpentine appearance, electric eels are not actually eels. Their scientific classification is closer to crap and catfish. These famous freshwater predators get their name from the enormous Electrical charge they can generate to stun prey and dissuade predators. Their bodies contain Electric organs with about 6,000 specialized cells called electrocuted that store power like tiny batteries. When threatened or attacking prey, these cells will discharge simultaneously.


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I have One Hundred of them under my Tesla hood. LOL

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