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Active Electrolocation.
Active Electrolocation - as a noun
When an animal senses its surrounding environment by generating electric fields and detecting distortions in these fields using electroreceptor organs.
Example: "In a process called active electrolocation, animals are able to detect and analyse objects in their environment, which allows them to perceive a detailed electrical picture of their surroundings even in complete darkness."
Example Sentences
"Some species of electric fish have an active electrolocation system that allows them to navigate in complete darkness."
"The active electrolocation ability of certain species of fish is so precise that they can even detect the shape and size of objects."
"The electric organ of electric fish plays a crucial role in their active electrolocation system."
"Fish that rely on active electrolocation have specialized receptors called electroreceptors that sense electrical stimuli."
"The accuracy of active electrolocation in electric fish is comparable to the echolocation abilities of bats."
