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In the dark, murky waters of the Amazon, there’s a fish that doesn’t rely on sharp teeth or speed to survive—it generates its own electricity. ⚡

In today’s episode of History of Simple Things, we explore how electric eels turn their bodies into living power plants. From specialized cells called electrocytes to synchronized neural signals, we break down the real biology behind their shocking ability.

Timestamps:
0:03 – Intro
0:52 – Not Actually an Eel
1:53 – The Biology of Electrocytes
2:59 – How a Shock Is Triggered
3:59 – The Three Electric Organs
5:03 – How the Shock Affects Other Animals
6:02 – Why Scientists Study Electric Eels
7:04 – Final Thoughts

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