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CSMVS on Twitter: "#CSMVSNaturalHistoryCollection The Puffer fish is also known as a blowfish. Their skin & stomach is elastic & can stretch easily. It does this by swallowing lots of water until
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Blue Heron Bridge Dive Club - Pufferfish "puff" by inflating themselves with water. This is a defense mechanism, a way to scare off rivals, and also a way to attract a mate.
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