Electroreceptor Definition

ĭ-lĕktrō-rĭ-sĕptər
noun
Any of a series of sensory cells or organs in certain fish, such as sharks and electric eels, that detect electric fields and are often located on the head and along the lateral line.
American Heritage

A cell or organ responsible for electroreception.

Wiktionary

Other Word Forms of Electroreceptor

Noun

Singular:
electroreceptor
Plural:
electroreceptors

Origin of Electroreceptor

Find Similar Words

Find similar words to electroreceptor using the buttons below.

Words Starting With

Words Ending With

Unscrambles

electroreceptor