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electric catfish

 

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Noun electric catfish has 1 sense
  1. electric catfish, Malopterurus electricus - freshwater catfish of the Nile and tropical central Africa having an electric organ
    --1 is a kind of silurid, silurid fish
    --1 is a member of Malopterurus, genus Malopterurus

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Electric Catfish

Description:

Electric catfish refers to a type of catfish belonging to the family Malapteruridae, known for its ability to generate electric shocks. These freshwater fish are found in various regions of Africa and are admired for their intriguing electric capabilities. The electric catfish possesses specialized organs called electroplaques, which allow them to produce and sense weak electric fields.

Sense 1 - Noun:

In a zoological context, an electric catfish is a species of catfish capable of producing electric discharges.

Example sentence: The electric catfish in the Amazon River emits an electric field to locate its prey.

Sense 2 - Adjective:

When used as an adjective, electric catfish describes something related to or resembling the characteristics of an electric catfish.

Example sentence: The aquarium showcased an awe-inspiring display of electric catfish, displaying their electrifying nature.

Sense 3 - Noun (Local Slang):

In certain regions, an electric catfish can also refer to a person or situation that is shocking, surprising, or deeply impressive.

Example sentence: His exceptional guitar skills during the concert were like witnessing an electric catfish in action.

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