Was it a spark? fish woo with electricity

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Was it a spark? fish woo with electricity

Male fish can amp up their electric fields to woo females and intimidate rivals, research now reveals.

A number of fish can generate electric fields. Relatively few such electric fish pack strong enough jolts to defend themselves or stun prey — most just use their electrical discharges to help navigate the water or communicate in the dark.


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