Question 1 of 10
What is the maximum voltage produced by Electrophorus voltai?
Electrophorus voltai can generate shocks of up to 860 volts.
Question 2 of 10
What is the approximate power output of Electrophorus voltai?
Electrophorus voltai can generate about 800 Watts.
Question 3 of 10
Which scientist is honored by the naming of the species 'Electrophorus voltai'?
The species was named after Alessandro Volta, inventor of the electric battery, to highlight its electrical abilities.
Question 4 of 10
What percentage of the electric eel's body is comprised of electric organs?
Electric organs make up about 80 percent of the eel's body.
Question 5 of 10
What type of cells are responsible for generating electricity in the electric eel?
Electrocytes act like tiny biological batteries to generate electricity.
Question 6 of 10
The electric eel primarily 'sees' the world through which sense?
The eel mainly 'sees' the world through electricity.
Question 7 of 10
How many distinct electric organs do electric eels have?
The electric eel has three distinct electric organs.
Question 8 of 10
Which organ produces low-voltage pulses for navigation and communication?
The Sach’s organ produces low-voltage pulses for navigation and communication.
Question 9 of 10
In which type of water does Electrophorus voltai typically live?
E. voltai typically lives in clear, low-salt waters.
Question 10 of 10
Which of the following is NOT a habitat of Electrophorus voltai?
E. voltai is native to freshwater systems and does not thrive in saltwater environments.