Front Integr Neurosci July 2019 PMID 31379525

The Astonishing Behavior of Electric Eels.

Kenneth C Catania

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The discussions emphasize the eel's fascinating behaviors, such as using electricity for different hunting strategies, with words like 'extremely cool' and 'remarkable' conveying enthusiasm. References to scientific reviews and educational posts indicate a genuine interest and appreciation for its scientific importance, though the tone remains mostly informative and enthusiastic rather than urgent or transformative.

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Most discussions highlight admiration for electric eels and recognition of their scientific significance, indicating general agreement with the importance of the research.

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The posts show high enthusiasm and curiosity about the eel's behaviors, suggesting a strong interest in the subject.

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Some expressions—like referencing specific research reviews and sharing fun facts—demonstrate active engagement with the material.

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While participants find the behaviors remarkable, they primarily appreciate the scientific and educational value rather than claiming immediate or transformative implications.

Abstract in brief

  • The electric eel's unique physiology has historically contributed significantly to scientific research and continues to inspire innovations, but its behavior remains underexplored.
  • Recent studies reveal that electric eels use their high-voltage discharges not just for hunting and defense, but also to remotely control prey by causing muscle contractions or inducing twitching, aiding in capture even when prey are hidden.
  • In addition to hunting and defense, electric eels utilize high-voltage discharges for active electroreception to track moving prey and employ a novel muscle-inactivation strategy by sandwiching prey with their electric organ, effectively tiring the prey's muscles.

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Delaney
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Happy New Year to all! At the start of a new year it’s nice to sit back, relax a little before heading back to work... and learn a little bit about the remarkable behaviors of the electric eel! #WildWednesdays https://t.co/8OTsxM7zDf https://t.co/2STgqFX40C

Jan 1, 2020 · 6 likes · 201 followers View post →
Frontiers - Neuroscience
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New Research: The Astonishing Behavior of Electric Eels: The remarkable physiology of the electric eel (Electrophorus electricus) made it one of the first model species in science. It was pivotal for understanding animal electricity in the… https://t.co/aWi8hOXgrA #Neuroscience

Jul 16, 2019 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 81,288 followers View post →
funfactophilia
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Fun fact: electric eels use their electricity to attack prey in two different ways: either to immobilize a target that they are already aware of, or to force any fish that are hiding to twitch and thus give away their location. https://t.co/imuUZEETgc

Jun 30, 2020 · 1 like · 8 followers View post →
Maruska Lab
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RT @FrontNeurosci: New Research: The Astonishing Behavior of Electric Eels: The remarkable physiology of the electric eel (Electrophorus el…

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Guillermo Herrera-Arcos
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eels are extremely cool: https://t.co/ZMwMGyNeld

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Kim Jennings
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RT @FrontNeurosci: New Research: The Astonishing Behavior of Electric Eels: The remarkable physiology of the electric eel (Electrophorus el…

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Guillermo Herrera-Arcos
@Guillermonics · X

eels are extremely cool: https://t.co/ZMwMGyNeld

Apr 19, 2024 · 570 followers View post →
funfactophilia
@funfactophilia · X

Fun fact: electric eels use their electricity to attack prey in two different ways: either to immobilize a target that they are already aware of, or to force any fish that are hiding to twitch and thus give away their location. https://t.co/imuUZEETgc

Jun 30, 2020 · 1 like · 8 followers View post →
Delaney
@PhDelaney6 · X

Happy New Year to all! At the start of a new year it’s nice to sit back, relax a little before heading back to work... and learn a little bit about the remarkable behaviors of the electric eel! #WildWednesdays https://t.co/8OTsxM7zDf https://t.co/2STgqFX40C

Jan 1, 2020 · 6 likes · 201 followers View post →
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Courtesy of Kenneth C. Catania's review: 'The Astonishing Behavior of Electric Eels' #Ilovebioinstrumentation

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Maruska Lab
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RT @FrontNeurosci: New Research: The Astonishing Behavior of Electric Eels: The remarkable physiology of the electric eel (Electrophorus el…

Jul 16, 2019 · 2 shares · 866 followers View post →
Kim Jennings
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RT @FrontNeurosci: New Research: The Astonishing Behavior of Electric Eels: The remarkable physiology of the electric eel (Electrophorus el…

Jul 16, 2019 · 2 shares · 105 followers View post →
Frontiers - Neuroscience
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New Research: The Astonishing Behavior of Electric Eels: The remarkable physiology of the electric eel (Electrophorus electricus) made it one of the first model species in science. It was pivotal for understanding animal electricity in the… https://t.co/aWi8hOXgrA #Neuroscience

Jul 16, 2019 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 81,288 followers View post →
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