Electrophorus electricus
Electrophorus electricus
electricus, electrica, electricum
Yes they are they are from the species Electrophorus electricus.
It originates from the Latin word 'electricus' - meaning 'amber'.
No. Latin's "Electricus", means to "produce from amber by friction."
an electric eels scientific name is electropharus electricus
The scientific name is... Electrophorus electricus - it is the only member in the 'family' !
Concerning the fact that electricity wasn't invented, when Latin was spoken, there only exist artificial terms, such as "electricus"
An average sized electric eel (Electrophorous electricus) can discharge 450 volts at about 1 ampere. Dicharges of 650 volts have been recorded.
The electric eel (Electrophorus electricus), is an electric fish, and the only species of the genus Electrophorus. It is capable of generating powerful electric shocks, which it uses for both hunting and self-defense. It is an apex predator in its South American range. Despite its name it is not an eel but rather a knifefish.
The origin is from the Greek word 'Electron' and the Latin word 'Electrum' meaning amber. This is because rubbing amber together causes electrostatic phenomena. The modern Latin word in 'Electricus'. The word became 'electric' in the mid 17th century and is ascribed to Sir Thomas Browne for his work in 1646