Electric Rays: 200 V Electrifying Machines!

Electric Rays: 200 V Electrifying Machines!

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Electric rays, related to sharks and rays, have skeletons of cartilage. They generate electricity using specialized organs and electrocytes, which are activated through a sodium-potassium pump and acetylcholine. These rays can produce up to 200 volts, enough to harm humans. Their poor vision is compensated by electro-sensitivity. Electric rays have unique anatomy and function, with electric organs on their heads, unlike other rays with tail organs. They are generally non-aggressive unless threatened.

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How do electric rays differ from other rays in terms of electric organ structure?

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What is the significance of electrocytes in electric rays?

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What voltage can an average electric ray generate, and how does it compare to household items?

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