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Descriptor English:   Gymnotiformes 
Descriptor Spanish:   Gymnotiformes 
Descriptor Portuguese:   Gimnotiformes 
Synonyms English:   Eigenmannia
Eigenmannias
Gymnotid
Gymnotidae
Gymnotids  
Tree Number:   B01.050.150.900.493.378.430
Definition English:   An order of neotropical electric fish found chiefly in the waters of South America. They continually emit weak electric discharges, which they use in object location and communication. A most popular species of research interest is the electric eel, ELECTROPHORUS electricus. 
History Note English:   2002; for GYMNOTID use ELECTRIC FISH 1987-2001 
Allowable Qualifiers English:  
AB abnormalities AH anatomy & histology
BL blood CF cerebrospinal fluid
CL classification EM embryology
GE genetics GD growth & development
IM immunology IN injuries
ME metabolism MI microbiology
PS parasitology PH physiology
SU surgery UR urine
VI virology  
Record Number:   35550 
Unique Identifier:   D023702 

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