blowfish
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The wild clownfish are almost identical to the ones depicted in the movie Finding Nemo, in which a timid clownfish living off the Great Barrier Reef goes in search of his son.
From BBC • May 21, 2025
"In a school of clownfish, women rule," Ra's al Ghul tells Joker in a one-on-one, encouraging her to embrace who she is.
From Salon • Apr. 27, 2024
The story of a clownfish father, voiced by Albert Brooks, searching for his son was a box office success and award winner.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2024
Among the 80 types of fish it housed were blue tang and clownfish, the species known from the popular animated movie “Finding Nemo.”
From Washington Times • Dec. 16, 2022
I notice then that her dress is as colorful as a clownfish.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
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