Further coverage, this time from National Geographic, of new paper by @dr-yannis.bsky.social discussing #electricrays using their shocks to avoid getting eaten by large sharks
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Electric rays are staying out of the stomachs of sharks by shocking them—with up to 200 volts.
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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....
