Electro-Orientation in Sharks and Rays: Theory and Experimental Evidence

Abstract

The paper discusses the hypothesis of electro-orientation in sharks and rays by means of the inanimate motional electric fields occurring in the ocean.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0776253

Entities

People

  • Ad. J. Kalmijn

Organizations

  • Scripps Institution of Oceanography

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Animal Structures
  • Animals
  • California
  • Contracts
  • Current Density
  • Electric Current
  • Electric Fields
  • Electricity
  • Fish
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Oceanography
  • Oceans
  • Orientation (Direction)
  • Sea Water
  • Voltage
  • Water