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Passive Electrolocation.
Passive Electrolocation - as a noun
A process where certain species of fish or aquatic amphibians can detect electric fields using specialized electroreceptors to detect and to locate the source of an external electric field in its environment.
Example: "Weakly electric fish use their electrosensory systems for electrocommunication, active electrolocation and low-frequency passive electrolocation."
Example Sentences
"Some species of catfish use passive electrolocation to locate prey in muddy water."
"Certain electric rays possess passive electrolocation abilities."
"The bull shark is known to rely on passive electrolocation to find food."
"Electric eels utilize passive electrolocation to navigate and find prey."
"Many fish have specialized receptors for passive electrolocation on their bodies."
