LC control no. | sh2007005422 |
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LC classification | QL638.87 QL638.875 Zoology |
Topical heading | Torpediniformes |
Variant(s) | Electric rays Rays, Electric Torpedinoidei |
See also | Chondrichthyes Electric fishes |
Found in | Nelson, 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.) |