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This is not classed as growth as the cells are not getting bigger or developing permanently which is growth. The fish simply inhales water which would only expand the cells temporarily to scare off predators and can easily return to there normal shape

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Q: Why would a pufferfish inflating its body not be thought of as growth?
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