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globefish

/ˈɡləʊb.fɪʃ/

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noun

/ˈɡləʊb.fɪʃ/C1formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее любую из многочисленных морских рыб, чье удлиненное колючее тело может раздуваться водой или воздухом, образуя шар; некоторые виды содержат сильный нервный яд и близкородственны иглобрюхам.

A noun referring to any of numerous marine fishes whose elongated spiny body can inflate itself with water or air to form a globe; several species contain a potent nerve poison and are closely related to spiny puffers.

  1. Marine fish that inflatesC1formal

    Any of various marine fishes that can inflate their elongated, spiny bodies with water or air to form a globe shape; some species contain a potent nerve poison.

    ruРыба-шар

    • The globefish inflated itself when threatened by the predator.
    • Divers are warned to avoid touching globefish due to their toxic spines.
    • Some species of globefish are considered a delicacy in certain cultures.

    Synonymsballoonfishblowfishpufferfishtoadfish

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