key words
Threatened
warned of harm
nature
a characteristic of something
impressed
to be surprised and excited about someting
inhaling
taking into the lungs
characteristics
something about a person, place or thing that is specific only to that person, place or thing.
Shoots out spines
How does the porcupine protect itself?
dangerous
likely to cause harm
inflates
make bigger by inhaling air
The body of the porcupine fish makes it an unusual creature.
What is the main idea of this story?
spines
sharp points that stick out of the skin
resembles
looks like
blows up
prickly
Because of its unusual body?
Why is the porcupine fish one of the most interesting animals in the ocean?