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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:family
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Gymnotidae
gptkb:Gymnotiformes
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gptkbp:application
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in bioelectricity studies
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gptkbp:behavior
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nocturnal
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gptkbp:body_style
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elongated
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gptkbp:color
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varies by species
some species exhibit sexual dimorphism
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gptkbp:common_name
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gptkb:elephantfish
mormyrids
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gptkbp:communication
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electrical signals
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gptkbp:conservation_efforts
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ongoing for some species
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gptkbp:conservation_status
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varies by species
some species endangered
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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in some African cultures
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gptkbp:diet
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omnivorous
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gptkbp:distribution
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gptkb:Africa
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gptkbp:ecological_role
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important in freshwater ecosystems
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gptkbp:electrification
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present in many species
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gptkbp:fins
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dorsal fin
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gptkbp:first_described_by
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1820s
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gptkbp:fishing_regulations
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overfishing in some areas
used by local fishermen
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gptkbp:fossil_record
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exists
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gptkbp:genus
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gptkb:Mormyrus
gptkb:Gnathonemus
gptkb:Pollimyrus
gptkb:Brachyplatystoma
Marcusenius
Hyperopisus
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gptkbp:habitat
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freshwater
riverine and lacustrine environments
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Mormyridae
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gptkbp:larval_stage
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free-swimming
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gptkbp:notable_feature
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electroreception
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gptkbp:notable_traits
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electroreception
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gptkbp:order
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gptkb:Osteoglossiformes
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gptkbp:predators
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larger fish
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gptkbp:related_to
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gptkb:Gymnarchidae
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gptkbp:reproduction
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oviparous
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gptkbp:research_interest
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neuroscience
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gptkbp:senses
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well-developed olfactory system
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gptkbp:size
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varies by species
up to 1 meter
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gptkbp:social_structure
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varies by species
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gptkbp:species
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approximately 200
explored
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gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships
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with other fish species
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gptkbp:threats
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gptkb:species
pollution
habitat loss
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gptkbp:traded_on
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requires specific conditions
popular in some regions
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