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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:genus
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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3
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Electrophorus_electricus
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gptkbp:behavior
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solitary
nocturnal
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gptkbp:body_style
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elongated
modified muscle cells
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gptkbp:category
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subject to revision
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gptkbp:class
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gptkb:Actinopterygii
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gptkbp:color
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dark brown to yellow
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gptkbp:conservation_status
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gptkb:Least_Concern
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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used in traditional medicine
featured in folklore
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gptkbp:diet
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carnivorous
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gptkbp:family
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gptkb:Electrophoridae
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gptkbp:first_described_by
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gptkb:Carl_Linnaeus
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gptkbp:fossil_record
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limited
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gptkbp:genetic_diversity
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ongoing research
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gptkbp:habitat
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gptkb:lake
gptkb:river
freshwater
swamps
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gptkbp:has_skin
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smooth
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Electrophorus
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gptkbp:issues
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not a true eel
related to knifefish
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gptkbp:kingdom
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gptkb:mythological_figure
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gptkbp:movement
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undulating movement
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gptkbp:native_to
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gptkb:South_America
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gptkbp:notable_species
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gptkb:Electrophorus_electricus
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gptkbp:order
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gptkb:Gymnotiformes
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gptkbp:origin
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ancient lineage
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gptkbp:phylum
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gptkb:Skrull
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gptkbp:predators
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gptkb:bird
gptkb:fish
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gptkbp:related_to
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gptkb:Gymnotidae
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gptkbp:reproduction
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ovoviviparous
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gptkbp:research_focus
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studied for bioelectricity
studied for muscle physiology
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gptkbp:senses
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electroreception
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gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships
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none known
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gptkbp:threats
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pollution
habitat loss
overfishing
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gptkbp:traded_on
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requires large tanks
popular in aquariums
requires specific water conditions
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gptkbp:year
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1766
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