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Term: Eletrocyte

Description:

An electrocyte is a specialized cell found in certain species of electric fishes that is responsible for generating electric fields.

These cells, located in the electric organ of the fish, produce an electric discharge which the fish uses for communication, navigation, and hunting.

Sample Sentences:

• The electric eel has thousands of electrocytes in its body.
• Electric rays possess specialized electrocytes that can generate high voltage shocks.
• The evolutionary development of electrocytes has allowed electric fishes to thrive in their aquatic environment.
• Scientists study the behavior of electrocytes to better understand the physiology of electric fish.

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