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Puffer fish actually blow up to protect themselves from other dangerous enemies. Mothers may also use this technique to protect their young. By puffing themselves up, they make themselves bigger and harder to eat by their predators.

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When a large fish comes after a puffer fish the puffer fish the puffer inflates it's body to increase it's size what type of behavior is this?

When the puffer fish inflates its body to increase its size it is a behavior called a defense mechanism. Puffer fish have highly elastic stomachs and the ability to quickly take in air or water to puff themselves up. This turns them into an inedible ball.


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When a large fish comes after a puffer fish the puffer inflates its body to increase its size. Which behavior is shown by the puffer?

defensive


When a large fish comes after a puffer fish, the puffer inflates its body to increase its size. Which behavior is shown by the puffer?

defensive


When a large fish come after a puffer fish the puffer inflates its body to increase its size which behavior is shown by the puffer?

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What are the predators of puffer fish?

Predators of puffer fish include sharks, dolphins, and larger fish species. These predators are attracted to the puffer fish's flesh and may also target them for their toxic defense mechanism.


How can puffer fish kill sharks?

If the shark eats the puffer fish and puffer fish is inside the sharks throat it blows up like a balloon with really sharp spines so yes puffer fish can really kill sharks.


Is a puffer fish nice to other non-puffer fishes?

Most Puffer Fish are compatible with fish around the same size of the Puffer Fish. If you have a fish a lot bigger, or smaller than the puffer, it has a lower chance of being "nice" to the other fish.


What is the IQ of a puffer fish?

Puffer fish do not have measurable IQ levels as intelligence tests are designed for mammals. Puffer fish are known for their unique capabilities such as inflating themselves as a defense mechanism and creating intricate sand patterns.


How is a puffer fish adapted?

puffer fish are ugly


Where is the stomach of a puffer fish located?

It has a small stomach beneath the spine, which blows up and covers the whole entire insides when inflated.


What is daily life for a puffer fish?

puffer fish wake up hunt. Then eat the food. The puffer fish try not to get eaten. so if you like puffer fish or blow fish help them