Genus Electrophorus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the family Electrophoridae; electric eels.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Electrophorus is a type of electric eel that is found in the fresh waters of South America.
- The family Electrophoridae consists of only one genus, Electrophorus, which includes three species of electric eels.
- Electrophorus electricus is the most well-known species within the genus Electrophorus and is capable of generating powerful electric discharges.
- The genus Electrophorus is characterized by its elongated body and the presence of three pairs of electric organs that run along its length.
- Research on the genus Electrophorus has led to a greater understanding of the evolution of electric organs in fish and their role in communication and defense.