Popular press coverage, from phys.org, of the new paper by @fiu.bsky.social researcher @dr-yannis.bsky.social that explains how electric rays escape #shark predators by zapping them with an electric⚡ shock!!! 😮
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New research paper from @dr-yannis.bsky.social uses biologging & diver observations as evidence that #torpedorays can repel #whiteshark & #tigershark predators by using their electric shock abilities. These #electricrays use shorter discharges for defense.
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Torpedo rays can produce electric organ discharges (EODs) which they use to stun prey. Here we show they can also use this for defensive purposes to repel large sharks including tiger and white shark....
