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Noun: trunkfish  'trúngk,fish
  1. Any of numerous small tropical fishes having body and head encased in bony plates
    "The trunkfish's unique square shape is due to its protective bony armour";
    - boxfish

Derived forms: trunkfishes

Type of: plectognath, plectognath fish

Part of: family Ostraciidae, family Ostraciontidae, Ostraciidae

Encyclopedia: Trunkfish