MadSci Network: Zoology |
Hi Rachel OK, a quick answer for this one - fish like electric eels and electric rays use specialised muscles to generate electric shocks. These stun or kill their prey, but as the shock is only a quick burst it is switched off as soon as the prey is immobilised. However, even if still alive, the prey would take time to recover, by which time the eel can eat it safely - the electricity does not remain in the prey's body as it has already discharged. I hope that helps to answer your question, Dr David Hubble, UK
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