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porcupine fish

/ˈpɔːrkjʊpaɪn fɪʃ/

Traduction: Poisson de la famille des Diodontidés, capable de gonfler son corps en boule hérissée de piquants pour se défendre. Il est couvert d'épines acérées et vit généralement dans les eaux océaniques chaudes.

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/ˈpɔːrkjʊpaɪn fɪʃ/B2formalscientific
  • frPoisson de la famille des Diodontidés, capable de gonfler son corps en boule hérissée de piquants pour se défendre. Il est couvert d'épines acérées et vit généralement dans les eaux océaniques chaudes.

A type of fish belonging to the family Diodontidae, known for its ability to inflate its body into a spiny ball as a defense mechanism. It is covered in sharp spines and is typically found in warm ocean waters.

  1. Spiny pufferfishB2formal

    A type of fish belonging to the family Diodontidae, known for its ability to inflate its body and erect sharp spines as a defense mechanism.

    frpoisson porc-épic

    • The porcupine fish puffed up when the diver approached.
    • Porcupine fish are often found in tropical and subtropical waters.
    • Its spines make the porcupine fish a difficult target for predators.