diodon

• Substantivo que designa o gênero-tipo da família Diodontidae, que inclui os peixes-ouriço. Esses peixes são conhecidos por inflar o corpo e por serem cobertos de espinhos.

A noun referring to the type genus of the Diodontidae family, which includes porcupinefish. These fish are known for their ability to inflate their bodies and are covered in spines.

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1. Type genus of DiodontidaeC2formalscientific

   A genus of fish commonly known as porcupinefish, characterized by their ability to inflate their bodies and cover themselves with spines.

   Gênero-tipo da família Diodontidae

   • The Diodon hystrix is a well-known species of porcupinefish found in tropical waters.
   • Diodon species are often studied for their unique defense mechanisms.
   • Marine biologists observed a Diodon inflating to avoid a predator.