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MORMYRID

\mˈɔːmɪɹˌɪd], \mˈɔːmɪɹˌɪd], \m_ˈɔː_m_ɪ_ɹ_ˌɪ_d]\

Definitions of MORMYRID

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Fishes which generate an electric discharge. The voltage of the discharge varies from weak to strong in various groups of fish. The ELECTRIC ORGAN and electroplax are of prime interest in this group. They occur in more than one family.

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