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These tiny fish combine electric pulses to probe the environment

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Electric Pulse Sensing in Aquatic Animals

The chapter explores how aquatic animals like Electric Fish and Elephant Nosefish utilize electric pulses for environmental perception. Researchers discuss the fascinating ability of these fish to sense and produce electricity, sharing insights into how they navigate and gather sensory information in their surroundings. The study emphasizes the collective sensing capabilities of electric fish and the unique brain-to-body mass ratios that play a crucial role in their ability to process complex information for optimal sensing.

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