Electric Ray (Noun)
Meaning
Any sluggish bottom-dwelling ray of the order Torpediniformes having a rounded body and electric organs on each side of the head capable of emitting strong electric discharges.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The electric ray is a type of marine fish that uses its electric organs for defense against potential predators.
- Scientists study the unique physiological features of electric rays in order to develop new technologies for stimulating muscle growth and tissue repair.
- Despite its ability to deliver powerful electric shocks, the electric ray is a relatively harmless creature that rarely interacts with humans.
- Electric rays inhabit warm or temperate seas around the world, usually dwelling in sandy or muddy areas near coral reefs.
- The rounded body shape and smooth skin of the electric ray allow it to easily maneuver and hide in the soft sediment of the ocean floor.