torpedinidae

• Nome científico da família de raias conhecidas como raias elétricas, capazes de produzir descargas elétricas.

A scientific noun referring to a family of rays, commonly known as electric rays, which are capable of producing an electric discharge.

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   A family of cartilaginous fish known as electric rays, which have specialized organs that can deliver an electric shock for defense and hunting.

   Raias elétricas

   • Torpedinidae are found in warm and temperate seas worldwide.
   • The electric ray, a member of Torpedinidae, can generate a shock of up to 220 volts.
   • Marine biologists study Torpedinidae to understand bioelectricity.