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If electric eels had gone extinct early, could biologists infer from their fossils that they could generate electricity?

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假如电鳗很早就灭绝了，生物学家能否通过其化石等推测出其可以放电？

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Zhihu Hot ListLast observed #30 · 680K heat

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First recorded Aug 29, 2026, 8:32 AM CST · latest Aug 29, 2026, 8:32 AM CST. Ranks reflect attention on each platform.

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Day	Platform	Best rank	Last rank
2026-08-29	Zhihu Hot List	#30	#30