electrogenesis
/ɪˌlɛk.troʊˈdʒɛn.ə.sɪs/
noun
- The production of electricity by living organisms, such as electric eels or certain fish.
- Researchers are studying electrogenesis in electric rays to develop new energy sources.
- The process of electrogenesis in some fish involves specialized cells called electrocytes.
- Electrogenesis allows electric eels to stun their prey with a powerful shock.