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English electric organ The structure capable of emitting electrical discharges through the surrounding water and which may be used to stun prey, to repel predators or as a radar-like device to detect objects under conditions of poor visibility, e.g. Torpedo, Malapterurus, Electrophorus, Gymnarchus, Mormyrus, Astroscopus. electrogenic fishes
French organe électrique L'organe capable de délivrer un choc électrique, se trouve dans les poissons électrogénique. poissons électriques
Spanish órgano eléctrico Órgano capaz de producir una descarga eléctrica, que se encuentra en los peces electrogénicos. peces electrogénicos
Portuguese orgão eléctrico Orgão capaz de produzir um choque eléctrico. peixes electrogénicos
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