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Torpediniformes

LC control no.sh2007005422
LC classificationQL638.87 QL638.875 Zoology
Topical headingTorpediniformes
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Variant(s)Electric rays
Rays, Electric
Torpedinoidei
See alsoChondrichthyes
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Electric fishes
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Found inNelson, J.S. Fishes of the world, 2006: p. 71 (Torpediniformes -- electric rays)
ITIS search, July 17, 2007 (Torpediniformes, order in class Chondrichthyes, synonym: Torpedinoidei)
Wikipedia, July 16, 2007 (Electric rays (order Torpediniformes) are fish that have a rounded body and a pair of organs capable of producing an electric discharge, varying from as little as 8 volts to up to 220 volts depending on the species, which is used to stun or kill prey. There are 69 species in four families.)