Saturday, June 13, 2020

Why an Electric Eel called so?


Why an Electric Eel called so?

They get their name from the enormous electrical charge they can generate to stun prey and dissuade predators. Their bodies contain electric organs with about 6000 specialised cells called electrolytes that store power like tiny battery. When threatened or attacking pray this cells will discharge simultaneously emitting a electrical charge of at least 600 volts. 

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