Electrophorus

/ɪlˌɛktɹəʊfˈɔːɹəs/

/ɪlˌɛktɹoʊfˈoːɹəs/

Electrophorus

type genus of the family Electrophoridae; electric eels

a simple electrostatic generator that generates repeated charges of static electricity

Examples

1. Electrophorus electricus is the largest member of the order.

2. According to de Santana’s research, Electrophorus voltai is the world’s most powerful eel.

3. So, what is Electrophorus electricus if not an actual eel?

4. These are the proposed Electrophorus varii and Electrophorus voltai.