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Tetraodontidae

Description:

Tetraodontidae is a family of primarily marine and estuarine fish commonly known as pufferfish or blowfish. They are characterized by their ability to inflate themselves when threatened, increasing their size and becoming round-shaped due to the ingestion of water or air.

Sample Sentences:

• The tetraodontidae species are famous for their toxic skin, acting as a defense mechanism.
• When facing danger, pufferfish from the tetraodontidae family can blow themselves up into a ball.
• My aquarium houses a delightful tetraodontidae that always grabs everyone's attention with its cute appearance.
• The local fishermen spotted a group of tetraodontidae swimming near the shore.

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