What is electroreception?
Electroreception is the biological ability to perceive natural electrical stimuli.
Which non aquatic animals are electroreceptors?
Electroreception has been observed almost exclusively in aquatic or amphibious animals, since salt-water is a much better conductor than air
The currently known exceptions being echidnas, cockroaches and bees.
Which aquatic animals are capable of electroreception?
Lampreys and the Condrostei (sharks, rays, sawfish, paddlefish, sturgeons) have electroreceptors, as do the sarcopterygian lobe-finned fishes, the coelacanths and lungfishes.
What is electroreception used for?
Electroreception is used in electrolocation (detecting objects) and for electrocommunication (to attract mate and territorial display).
This insect, in its larvae stage, has also been found to have electroreception. Which insect is it?
Caterpillars are now among the few terrestrial animals known to have electroreception, as per new study
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