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Electrolocation.
Electrolocation - as a noun
The use of electroreception to locate surrounding objects.
Example: "Sharks and rays (members of the subclass elasmobranchii), such as the lemon shark, rely heavily on electrolocation in the final stages of their attacks, as can be demonstrated by the robust feeding response elicited by electric fields similar to those of their prey."
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sense of directionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Some sharks are known to use electrolocation to detect prey in the water."
"The electric eel uses electrolocation to locate its prey."
"Scientists study electrolocation to better understand how these animals perceive their environment."
"Certain species of dolphins possess electrolocation abilities."
"Batoids, such as stingrays, rely on electrolocation to find food buried in the sand."
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Is ELECTROLOCATION a valid Scrabble word?
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