Electrophorus Collection

1878 Illustration depicting an electrophorus or electrophore. This was a manual capacitive electrostatic generator used
5311462 1878 Illustration depicting an electrophorus or electrophore. This was a manual capacitive electrostatic generator used to produce electrostatic charge via the process of electrostatic

1878 Illustration depicting an electrophorus or electrophore. This was a manual capacitive electrostatic generator used
5311460 1878 Illustration depicting an electrophorus or electrophore. This was a manual capacitive electrostatic generator used to produce electrostatic charge via the process of electrostatic

Electric eel, Electrophorus electricus (Gymnotus electricus) and electric catfish
FLO4719833 Electric eel, Electrophorus electricus (Gymnotus electricus) and electric catfish, Malapterurus electricus.Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural

Electric eel, Electrophorus electricus, Asian swamp eel, Monopterus albus, and banded knifefish, Gymnotus carapo
FLO4655176 Electric eel, Electrophorus electricus, Asian swamp eel, Monopterus albus, and banded knifefish, Gymnotus carapo

Electric eel, Asian swamp eel and banded knifefish
Electric eel, Electrophorus electricus, Asian swamp eel, Monopterus albus, and banded knifefish, Gymnotus carapo. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Dequevauviller after an illustration by

Electric eel, pearlfish and banded knifefish
Electric eel, Electrophorus electricus 68, pearlfish, Carapus acus 69, and banded knifefish, Gymnotus carapo 70. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of

Electric eel and electric catfish
Electric eel, Electrophorus electricus (Gymnotus electricus) and electric catfish, Malapterurus electricus.Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History

Electrical equipment. Electrical mirror 1, electroscope 2, electrometer 3, 4, battery 5, condesator 6 and electrophorus 7

Electric eel, torpedo, batfish, cowfish and sargassum fish
Electric eel, Electrophorus electricus 1, eyed electric ray, Torpedo torpedo 2, Brazilian batfish, Ogcocephalus vespertilio 3, longhorn cowfish, Lactoria cornuta 4, and sargassum fish

Electricity, c1891
Electricity. Various aspects of electricity and electrical apparatus, including Edelmanns Quarter-Cylinder Electrometer (1), Leyden Jar (2), Wimshurst Influence Machine (3), Electrophorus (4, 5)

Alessandro Volta (1745-1827) Italian physicist. On the table are two of his inventions, the Voltaic pile (wet battery) on the left, and the electrophorus

Electric eel, Electrophorus electricus, banded knifefish, Gymnotus carapo.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles 1816-1830

Electric eel, Electrophorus electricus.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792

Alessandro Volta (1745-1827) Italian physicist. On table are two of his inventions, the Voltaic pile (wet battery) on left, and electrophorus

Electrical Apparatus
Various electrical apparatus: Electroscope Electrophorus Geissler tubes Date: 1882

19th century Electro-magnetic equipment
Technical illustrations of 19th century items of electro-magnetic equipment. There are 16 early electrostatic devices for generation

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The electrophorus, also known as the electric eel, is a fascinating creature that possesses the ability to generate electricity. It belongs to a group of fish called gymnotiformes, which includes other electrifying species such as the pearlfish and banded knifefish. One of the most well-known members of this group is the electric eel, capable of producing powerful electrical shocks. Similarly, electric catfish also possess this shocking ability. These remarkable creatures have evolved specialized organs called electrocytes that allow them to generate and discharge electricity for various purposes. In addition to these fish, other species like the Asian swamp eel and banded knifefish are also able to produce electrical currents. Their unique adaptations enable them to navigate their surroundings in dark or murky waters by using weak electrical fields. The concept of harnessing electricity has fascinated scientists for centuries. In fact, it was Alessandro Volta, an Italian physicist from 1745-1827 who made significant contributions in understanding electricity. His inventions paved the way for modern electrical equipment. During his time, Volta studied various animals capable of generating electricity including the Electrophorus electricus or electric eel. He conducted experiments with these creatures and developed devices that could store and release electrical charges. In one image depicting Volta's workbench, two of his inventions can be seen alongside him - showcasing his dedication towards advancing our knowledge about electricity. This demonstrates how early pioneers like Volta laid down foundations for future developments in electrical apparatus. Throughout history, there have been numerous advancements in electromagnetic equipment during the 19th century. Various devices were created utilizing principles discovered through studying organisms like torpedo rays (electric rays), batfishes, cowfishes, and sargassum fishes – all possessing some form of electrifying capability. Electricity has come a long way since its discovery back in c1891 when it was still a relatively new concept.