H.W. Lissmann proposed that the convergence upon an anguilliform body form with ribbon fin propulsion, seen in all gymnotiforms and some mormyroids, may have evolved to minimize body axis bending during active electrolocation.

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• Gymnotiformes concept
• Mormyroids concept
• active electrolocation concept