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magnetoreception by sensory perception of electrical stimulus

Term ID
GO:0050978
Synonyms
  • magnetoreception by electrical stimulus
  • magnetoreception through electrical stimulus
  • magnetoreception, sensory perception of electrical stimulus
  • magnetoreception, using electrical stimulus
Definition
The series of events required for an organism to receive an electrical stimulus relating to a magnetic field, convert it to a molecular signal, and recognize and characterize the signal. Movement in a magnetic field results in an induced electric field, which can be perceived by organisms such as elasmobranch fish. (2)
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