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The electric eel also known as Electrophorus electricus
How do electric eels prouduce electricity
how do the electric eel produce electricity? They use the hunters organ, and the sachs organ, to create electricity [right]. They can also generate two electric discharges.
Electricity of the electric eel
electric eels depend on their ability to generate electricity to defend themselves. Human deaths are rare, yet the attack can be really effective. Also, don't make an electric eel mad, because they can produce 600 volts anytime, that's enough to stun or kill a large mammal or human! They live in south Carolina.
Not a true eel
Electric eels are not actually true eels, for their cousin is the sting ray, go to an different smore to learn about stingrays. [coming soon!]. Also, they are air-breathers, so they must come up to the surface frequently to survive. above water, they can produce 10 volts of electricity to sense food.
In Aquariums
Electric eels can be found in aquariums. People have to wear rubber suits, gloves, and boots. It is because the electricity bounces off of rubber, which makes them vulnerable to the electricity. If you did not wear rubber when attempting to tame an electric eel, you would be electrified.