A South African fish known for its ability to inflate itself when threatened.
From Afrikaans 'blaas' meaning 'bladder' or 'bubble,' and 'op' meaning 'up'—literally 'blow up.' This describes the fish's primary defense mechanism.
This fish is one of nature's most dramatic safety features—it can inflate to three times its normal size in seconds, making it impossible for predators to swallow it. It's like a biological emergency airbag!
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