Monday 28 January 2013

A FISH THAT CAN PRODUCE ELECTRICITY :

  • Electric eel is a long, narrow fish that can produce a strong electric discharge.
  • About 500 species of fish can generate an electric discharge.
  • Of these, electric eel is the best known and produces the largest amount of electricity.
  • It uses its electric discharge to detect underwater objects, to signal the other eels and to stunt prey.
  • It produces 350 to 650 volts of electricity.
  • It lives in South America including Amazon and Orinoco.
  • It consumes frogs and smaller fishes.
  • Eels grow to 8 feet(2.4metres). 


By

Dharini kathirvel
IX A

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