Balloonfishes

/bəˈluːnˌfɪʃɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of balloonfish; multiple fish species that inflate their bodies as a defense mechanism.

Etymology

Regular plural form of the compound 'balloonfish,' formed by adding '-es' to words ending in 'sh'.

Kelly Says

A school of balloonfishes inflating at once would create an underwater sight like a forest of living balloons—nature's way of saying 'don't eat us!'

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