noun
- A marine fish that can inflate its body with water or air as a defense mechanism; a pufferfish.
Usage: Also called pufferfish or blowfish; Found in tropical and subtropical waters
Examples
- The globefish puffed up into a spiky ball when threatened by the predator.
- Divers often encounter globefish while exploring coral reefs.
- Some species of globefish contain a deadly toxin in their skin and organs.
- The globefish's round, inflated appearance makes it instantly recognizable.
- In Japan, globefish is prepared as a delicacy called fugu by specially trained chefs.