| Once the
E. electicus became aware of the presence of the G. carapo, it
produced a series of long electrical discharges that silenced the G.
carapo. When the G. carapo did not perceive any more signals
from the E. electricus, it began producing signals again, only to
be silenced once more. As the E. electricus closed in on the
G. carapo, it produces several bursts or electrical discharge.
Just after these bursts, a period of violent motor activity was recorded
and signals were not heard again from the G. carapo. The researchers
assumed that the G. carapo had been eaten by the E. electricus
(Westby, 1988). |
