Electrophorus (Noun)
Meaning 1
Type genus of the family Electrophoridae; electric eels.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The electrophorus is a type of electric eel that is native to the fresh waters of South America.
- Scientists have been studying the electrophorus for decades to understand the secrets behind its ability to generate electricity.
- The electrophorus is the type genus of the family Electrophoridae, which includes several species of electric eels.
- In the wild, the electrophorus can grow up to 2 meters in length and weigh up to 20 kilograms.
- The electrophorus has specialized cells called electrocytes that produce an electric discharge, which it uses to stun its prey.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
A simple electrostatic generator that generates repeated charges of static electricity.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.