Electroreception
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Electroreception is a noun meaning The biological ability to perceive electrical impulses, used for electrolocation and electrocommunication and particularly common among aquatic creatures (since salt water is a more efficient conductor than air).
Meaning
The biological ability to perceive electrical impulses, used for electrolocation and electrocommunication and particularly common among aquatic creatures (since salt water is a more efficient conductor than air).
Synonyms for electroreception
Depending on context, synonyms include electroception.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include electrolocation, electrofishing, electrofisher, mormyromast, photolocation, echosounding.
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