electroreception

Electroreception is the ability of some animals to detect electric fields in their environment. They do this through specialized sensors in their body that can pick up tiny electric signals generated by other organisms or natural electrical phenomena. For example, certain fish, like electric eels and sharks, use electroreception to locate prey, navigate, and communicate in murky waters where visibility is limited. This sensory system allows them to "sense" the electrical signals of living creatures or environmental sources, providing a crucial advantage in their behaviors and survival.