Fish scientists know the pufferfish family as Tetraodontidae, from the Greek words ‘tetra’ meaning four and ‘odont’ meaning teeth. This refers to large teeth at the front of their jaws, two on top and ...

But tell that to the pufferfish (family Tetraodontidae), which lives quite happily without ... saltwater is alkaline, so when fish swallow their weight in water to inflate, they could run the risk of ...

Pufferfish belong to the Tetraodontidae family and are typically ... However, these unique fish are well-equipped with effective defenses. Instead of scales, their bodies are covered in sharp ...