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Definition of Porcupinefish
1. Noun. Spines become erect when the body is inflated; worldwide in warm waters.
Exact synonyms: Diodon Hystrix, Porcupine Fish
Generic synonyms: Spiny Puffer
Group relationships: Diodon, Genus Diodon
Generic synonyms: Spiny Puffer
Group relationships: Diodon, Genus Diodon
Lexicographical Neighbors of Porcupinefish
Literary usage of Porcupinefish
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Best Dives of the Caribbean by Joyce Huber (2006)
"There are plenty offish, including blue tangs, French angelfish, porcupinefish,
chubs, lobster, scrawled filefish. and yellowtail. Sea conditions vary. ..."