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A pufferfish inflates by rapidly taking in water (or air) into its elastic stomach, which can expand significantly. When threatened, the fish swallows large amounts of water, causing its body to balloon and become much larger than its normal size. This inflation makes it more difficult for predators to eat and can also reveal spines that deter attackers. The ability to inflate serves as a defense mechanism against predation.
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What inflates its body with air when its threatened?
Blowfish/pufferfish inflate with water when underwater, but inflate with air when removed from that environment.
How can you get your pufferfish to inflate?
You really shouldn't try. Pufferfish inflate when they feel threatened, to avoid getting eaten. Being scared for your life probably isn't a pleasant thing even for a fish.
Inflates its body with air when threatened?
Blowfish/pufferfish inflate with water when underwater, but inflate with air when removed from that environment.
What Inflates its body air when it's threatened?
Blowfish/pufferfish inflate with water when underwater, but inflate with air when removed from that environment.
What is a fish with hard spikes but blows up?
The fish you are referring to is likely the pufferfish. When threatened, pufferfish can inflate their bodies with water or air to appear bigger and deter predators. They have spines on their skin that lay flat when not inflated but become prominent when they puff up.
What are the predators of a pufferfish?
large gulls.skuas.
What animal inflates its body with air when its threatened?
Blowfish/pufferfish inflate with water when underwater, but inflate with air when removed from that environment.
Which fish can swallow water to make itself much bigger than its actual fish?
The pufferfish is known for its ability to swallow water to inflate itself into a larger, more round shape as a defense mechanism against predators. When threatened, the pufferfish gulps in large amounts of water to inflate its body, making it more difficult for predators to swallow.
Are there any species of electric puffer fish?
No, there are no known species of electric pufferfish. Pufferfish, also known as blowfish, are not known to produce electricity. They are usually recognized for their ability to inflate their bodies when threatened. Electric fish species, on the other hand, have specialized organs that generate electricity for various purposes.
How big is a pufferfish?
a pufferfish is 2 feet
When was Mbu pufferfish created?
Mbu pufferfish was created in 1899.
What kind of fish can blow itself into a prickly balloon?
The fish that can blow itself into a prickly balloon is the pufferfish, also known as fugu. When threatened, it swallows water (or air) to inflate its body, making it appear much larger and more intimidating to predators. Its skin contains toxins that can be lethal, adding to its defense mechanism. Several species of pufferfish possess this unique ability.
