Genus Malopterurus (Noun)
Meaning
Electric catfish.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Malopterurus consists of several species of electric catfish found in freshwater habitats across Africa.
- Malopterurus electricus is a species within the genus Malopterurus and is one of the most well-known electric catfish.
- Research on the genus Malopterurus has led to a greater understanding of the evolution of electric organs in fish.
- Electric catfish belonging to the genus Malopterurus are nocturnal predators that use their electric discharge to navigate and hunt.
- Species within the genus Malopterurus exhibit varying levels of electric discharge, with some producing stronger shocks than others.