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Tetraodon

Tetraodon

9.9
A group of freshwater and sea pufferfish from Africa and Asia that can puff up their bodies
  • proper noun
  • /ˈtɛtrəˌoʊdɒn/
  • Specialized
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  • The Tetraodon is known for its unique ability to puff up when threatened.

Examples

  • The receptors listed as "Takifugu GR2" and "Tetraodon GR2" are duplicate glucagon receptors in puffer fish but probably bind GLP-1.

    Academic text (2006)

  • Many fish enthusiasts are fascinated by the habits of the Tetraodon, especially its feeding behavior.

  • In my aquarium, I enjoy watching the Tetraodon as it glides gracefully through the water.

Synonyms

pufferfish
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A fish that becomes round and is often poisonous

is a narrower scientific group found in Africa and Asia both freshwater and marine

Surface Forms

Tetraodon main

Morphology

Tetraodon = tetra + odon

The genus name is derived from classical combining forms and functions as a proper taxonomic name in English, so its internal parts are not a transparently useful cue for general learners.

Etymology

Tetraodon comes from the Greek parts tetra- 'four' and -odon 'tooth'. These fish can puff up, but their strong beak of four teeth is why the name was given, so the name means 'four-toothed'.