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Blowfish with spines are known as porcupinefish. There are several types of porcupinefish. The spotted porcupinefish lives on coral and rocky reefs. It has a cream-colored body with dark spots. Its spines usually lay flat. But the spines stand up when the fish puffs up its body.

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Blowfish have toxin in their bodies. They use the toxin as a defense. The toxin is deadly to most animals. Even so, some people risk their lives to eat blowfish. A chef carefully removes the parts that are toxic. In Japan, this meal is known as fugu.

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Have you ever seen a fish swimming in the wild? If yes, where were you? If not, where could you go to see fish?

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Have you read books about other animals that live in the ocean? How are those animals similar to or different from blowfish?

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Blowfish defend themselves by puffing up. How do other animals defend themselves?

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