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electroreceptors nerve endings which perceive differences in voltage fields; a feature of fish and monotremes. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| For instance, the ichthyosaur might have had electroreceptors in the skin of its face and jaws, says Kear. These animals' finely tuned electroreceptors, detectors of electrical energy, might pick up sudden changes in Earth's electromagnetic field. Some fish and amphibians are known to sense electrical currents, but the platypus appears to use a distinctly different, independently evolved type of electroreceptor. |
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