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The porcupine fish, also known as a pufferfish or a blowfish, is a type of marine animal known for its ability to inflate itself into a ball shape as a defense mechanism against predators. 

When threatened, porcupine fish fill their highly elastic stomachs with water (or air if they are out of the water) to increase their size and display their long, sharp spines. This makes them less palatable and more difficult for predators to swallow.

Porcupine fish have strong jaws and sharp, beak-like teeth that allow them to crush the hard shells of marine snacks like crabs, shrimp, snails, clams, sea urchins and starfish being their favorites.

Many species of porcupine fish contain tetrodotoxin, a potent toxin that makes them poisonous to most predators, including humans. This toxin is especially concentrated in their internal organs and skin. The toxin works by blocking sodium channels in nerve cells, preventing normal nerve signal transmission and can potentially be fatal if not treated in a timely manner.

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