noun
- Plural of globefish; small marine fish of the family Tetraodontidae that can inflate their bodies with water or air as a defense mechanism.
Usage: Also called pufferfish or blowfish; Known for their ability to puff up when threatened
Examples
- The aquarium displayed several colorful globefishes in a large tank.
- Globefishes inflate themselves to appear larger when they sense danger.
- Many species of globefishes contain tetrodotoxin, a deadly poison.
- Children were fascinated watching the globefishes puff up during feeding time.
- Globefishes are found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world.