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Created: 2012-04-20
Updated: 2012-04-20

Electric organs generate volts: rajid skates


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Electric organs of rajid skates help defend against predators or stun prey by generating electricity.

Biomimetic Application Ideas
 
Improved conduction and distribution of electricity.

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"Much weaker voltages are generated by other fish, including bottom-dwelling marine rajid skates, whose electric organs are in their tails. (Shuker 2001: 53)
About the inspiring organism
Rajidae
Rajidae
[Rajid skates]


Organism/taxonomy data provided by:
Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of Life: 2008 Annual Checklist

Bioinspired products and application ideas

Application Ideas: Improved conduction and distribution of electricity.

Industrial Sector(s) interested in this strategy: Utilities, manufacturing, government

References
Shuker, KPN. 2001. The Hidden Powers of Animals: Uncovering the Secrets of Nature. London: Marshall Editions Ltd. 240 p.
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