Tetraodontidae
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- noun
- /ˌtɛtrəˈɒndɪdiː/
- Specialized
- Scientists are studying the toxins produced by members of the Tetraodontidae family.
Examples
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The family Tetraodontidae includes more than 120 species of pufferfish found in warm seas.
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Many Tetraodontidae species are popular in aquariums despite their poisonous reputation.
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The Tetraodontidae family includes many fascinating species.
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Have you ever seen a Tetraodontidae in the wild?
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The pufferfish belongs to the family Tetraodontidae, which can inflate its body to avoid predators.
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Many species in the family Tetraodontidae are famous for their ability to puff up when threatened.
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Fish enthusiasts love the variety of colors and patterns seen in Tetraodontidae species.
Synonyms
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A marine fish with spines that fills its body to look like a ball and scare predators, sometimes poisonous
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A fish that becomes round and is often poisonous
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A group of fish like puffer fish that can swell and are often poisonous
Compounds
- Specialized
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A group of fish like puffer fish that can swell and are often poisonous
Surface Forms
Etymology
Tetraodontidae comes from Greek parts tetra ('four') and odont ('tooth'), plus -idae for a 'family'. Pufferfish in this family have four strong teeth joined into a beak, so the name points to the 'four-toothed' fish family.