How do electric eels produce electricity?

Electric eels produce electricity using specialised cells called electrocytes, located in their electric organs. These cells generate an electrical charge by creating a voltage difference through the movement of ions across cell membranes. When the eel activates its electric organ, thousands of electrocytes discharge simultaneously, producing a powerful electric shock. This ability helps eels stun prey, deter predators, and navigate murky waters by detecting objects via electric fields.