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how many volt doe's eel contain

The electric eel (Electrophorus electricus), whichis found in South American tropical regions, has the ability toproduce powerful electric charges. The low intensity charges emittedby the eel range from 5 to 10 V. The higher intensity chargesvary by the size of the eel. Smaller eels (about 10 cm inlength) can produce charges of up to 100 V. Larger eels (over1 m in length) can produce charges of 450 to 650 voltsof electricity.

The electric organs of the eel are located in its tail, whichis roughly 4/5 of the animal's body. The electric organs are madeup of a large number of electric disks (as many as 200,000 inone tail) piled in vertical or horizontal rows. The nerve endings located at the end of the electroplax discharge the electricity.


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