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porcupinefish

/ˈpɔːr.kjə.paɪn.fɪʃ/

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noun

/ˈpɔːr.kjə.paɪn.fɪʃ/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее вид рыбы, обитающей в теплых водах по всему миру, известной своей способностью раздувать тело, в результате чего ее шипы встают дыбом в качестве защитного механизма.

A noun referring to a type of fish found in warm waters worldwide, known for its ability to inflate its body, causing its spines to become erect as a defense mechanism.

  1. Spiny tropical fishB2formal

    A type of fish found in warm ocean waters that can inflate its body, causing its spines to stand upright as a defense mechanism.

    ruРыба-ёж

    • The porcupinefish puffed up when the diver approached.
    • We saw a porcupinefish hiding among the coral reefs.
    • Its spines become erect when the body is inflated, deterring predators.

    Synonymsballoonfishblowfishglobefishporcupine fishpufferfish

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