A FISH THAT CAN PRODUCE ELECTRICITY :
By
Dharini kathirvel
IX A
- 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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