Torpediniformes
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Name (Latin)
Torpediniformes
Other forms of name
Electric rays
Rays, Electric
Torpedinoidei
See Also From tracing topical name
Chondrichthyes
MARC
MARC
Other Identifiers
Wikidata:
Q41317
Library of congress:
sh2007005422
Sources of Information
- 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.)
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Torpedo torpedo corsica3
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Wikipedia description:
The electric rays are a group of rays, flattened cartilaginous fish with enlarged pectoral fins, composing the order Torpediniformes . They are known for being capable of producing an electric discharge, ranging from 8 to 220 volts, depending on species, used to stun prey and for defense. There are 69 species in four families. Perhaps the best known members are those of the genus Torpedo. The torpedo undersea weapon is named after it. The name comes from the Latin torpere, 'to be stiffened or paralyzed', from the effect on someone who touches the fish.
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