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n. - Any of numerous marine fishes whose elongated spiny body can inflate itself with water or air to form an object with a spherical shape

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  • We were then treated to a lavish lunch of globefish, tapertail anchovies, and more than a dozen other delicacies.
  • Tetrodotoxin is a powerful neurotoxin found in the skin, liver, ovary, intestine and muscle of the pufferfish species (globefish, blowfish, balloon fish, toadfish).
  • "ImpreMedia is thrilled to be able to offer Televisa's mobile content through this partnership with globefish." said Duran. "globefish's experience in mobile...
  • "ImpreMedia is the ideal partner to deliver Televisa's mobile content, its unique relationship with millions of US Hispanics will provide all parties the ability to greatly...
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