Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

electrocyte

Noun

/ɪˈlɛktrəsaɪt/

Definition

A specialized cell that generates electric discharges in certain fish and other organisms.

Examples

Some species of electric fish use their electrocytes for stunning prey.
The electrocyte plays a crucial role in the electric organ of fish.
Electric eels have a unique arrangement of electrocytes that allows them to generate high-voltage shocks.

Meaning

Electrocytes are cells that can produce electric signals or shocks, primarily used for navigation, communication, and defense in some aquatic animals.