Torpedinidae (Noun)
Meaning
Electric rays.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Torpedinidae consists of various species of electric rays found across the world's oceans.
- Torpedinidae is known for their unique ability to generate powerful electric discharges as a defense mechanism.
- Electric rays from the Torpedinidae family can reach up to 180 cm in length, depending on the species.
- Some researchers have been studying the electric organs of Torpedinidae members to improve the technology of artificial muscle fibers.
- Marine biologists report that species within the Torpedinidae family primarily inhabit tropical, subtropical and temperate waters around the world.