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Ostraciidae

Definition:

Ostraciidae refers to a family of marine fishes commonly known as boxfishes or cowfishes. These fishes are characterized by their striking box-like shape and hard external bony plates that serve as a protective armor.

Examples:

• The Ostraciidae family includes various species such as the spotted trunkfish, yellow boxfish, and longhorn cowfish.
• The Ostraciidae fishes are often found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world.
• Boxfishes from the Ostraciidae family have a unique method of swimming using their fused pectoral fins.
• The bony plates of Ostraciidae serve as a defense mechanism against potential predators.

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