Porcupine Fish (Noun)
Meaning
Spines become erect when the body is inflated; worldwide in warm waters.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The porcupine fish can be found in tropical regions around the world with a preference for warm shallow waters.
- When threatened, the porcupine fish will inflate its body and its spines will become erect as a defense mechanism.
- The unique appearance of the porcupine fish makes it a popular sight among scuba divers and marine biologists.
- Porcupine fish have a somewhat peculiar way of moving through the water, often using their pectoral fins to maneuver.
- As a member of the family Diodontidae, the porcupine fish has developed the distinctive ability to inflate its body to deter predators.