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MeSH Heading: Gymnotiformes
Tree Number(s): B01.050.150.900.493.378.430
Unique ID: D023702
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D023702
Scope Note: An order of neotropical electric fish found chiefly in the waters of South America. They continually emit weak electric discharges, which they use in object location and communication. A most popular species of research interest is the electric eel, ELECTROPHORUS electricus.
Entry Term(s): Eigenmannia; Gymnotid; Gymnotidae
Related Numbers: txid30771; txid36703
Public MeSH Note: 2002; for GYMNOTID see ELECTRIC FISH 1987-2001
History Note: 2002; for GYMNOTID use ELECTRIC FISH 1987-2001
Date Established: 2002/01/01
Date of Entry: 2001/07/25
Revision Date: 2020/08/13

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Gymnotiformes MeSH Descriptor Data 2024