Globefish

Definition of Globefish

Globe´fish`
n.1.(Zool.) A plectognath fish of the genera Diodon, Tetrodon, and allied genera. The globefishes can suck in water or air and distend the body to a more or less globular form. Called also porcupine fish, and sea hedgehog. See Diodon.

Related Words

blowfish, family Tetraodontidae, plectognath, plectognath fish, puffer, sea squab, Tetraodontidae
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