Bioelectricity

Bioelectricity refers to the electrical potentials and currents that are produced by living cells and organisms. It plays a crucial role in various biological processes and functions. Here are some key aspects of bioelectricity: 1. **Cell Membrane Potential**: All living cells maintain a voltage difference across their membranes due to the uneven distribution of ions (like sodium, potassium, calcium, and chloride). This membrane potential is essential for processes such as nerve impulse transmission and muscle contractions.

Electric fish are a diverse group of fish species that have the ability to generate electric fields or electrical discharges. These adaptations can serve various purposes, including navigation, communication, hunting, and defense. Electric fish are primarily found in freshwater environments, particularly in rivers and lakes. There are two main types of electric fish: 1. **Weakly Electric Fish**: These fish produce low-voltage electric fields for communication and navigation.

Geothrix fermentans is a species of bacteria that belongs to the phylum Proteobacteria and the class Deltaproteobacteria. It is an anaerobic, gram-negative bacterium that was first isolated from a freshwater environment. This bacterium is notable for its ability to degrade organic matter and its role in the biogeochemical cycling of nutrients, particularly in environments with anaerobic conditions, such as sediments and wetland soils.