Biomimicry by Brette Smith https://padlet.com/brette_smith008/1085s9xnp8xf The Trigger Fish en-us 2019-02-25 01:24:27 UTC 2025-10-18 19:28:03 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Brightnessdown.png The Trigger Fish brette_smith008 https://padlet.com/brette_smith008/1085s9xnp8xf/wish/334663483 Although the Triggerfish may appear beautiful they have a very nasty attitude. They are sought out for the aquarium trade and some species have become threatened. In Florida they are not indigenous to that area and when thrown into the ocean cause damage to our ecosystem. ]]> 2019-02-25 01:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/brette_smith008/1085s9xnp8xf/wish/334663483 Adaptations brette_smith008 https://padlet.com/brette_smith008/1085s9xnp8xf/wish/334663727 1.) Coloring
The triggerfish has coloring that helps it blend in. Its blue and yellow color help in blend into the water and the coral reef which is where it is commonly found. ]]> 2019-02-25 01:38:06 UTC https://padlet.com/brette_smith008/1085s9xnp8xf/wish/334663727 3.) Mouth The triggerfish are bottom dwellers. They will sandblast with water squirted from their mouths to get to their prey, crabs and worms. brette_smith008 https://padlet.com/brette_smith008/1085s9xnp8xf/wish/334666226 2019-02-25 01:48:26 UTC https://padlet.com/brette_smith008/1085s9xnp8xf/wish/334666226 2.) Teeth The triggerfish has human like teeth. This along with its fin help to ensure safety, to do this they bite down on the coral or rock. Their teeth also help them to crack down on crabs and sea urchins. The triggerfish is a carnivore. brette_smith008 https://padlet.com/brette_smith008/1085s9xnp8xf/wish/334668734 2019-02-25 01:57:14 UTC https://padlet.com/brette_smith008/1085s9xnp8xf/wish/334668734 4.) Fins The triggerfish will lock itself into coral reefs, holes, or other hiding spots. They can not be unlocked unless a small "trigger" spine is depressed. brette_smith008 https://padlet.com/brette_smith008/1085s9xnp8xf/wish/334668821 2019-02-25 01:57:38 UTC https://padlet.com/brette_smith008/1085s9xnp8xf/wish/334668821 Climbers Problems brette_smith008 https://padlet.com/brette_smith008/1085s9xnp8xf/wish/334669316 I love to rock climb but one thing I get nervous about is falling. As someone who has fallen many times I thought that having a device to hold onto while climbing that can lock into it would be the perfect solution.]]> 2019-02-25 01:59:41 UTC https://padlet.com/brette_smith008/1085s9xnp8xf/wish/334669316 Citations brette_smith008 https://padlet.com/brette_smith008/1085s9xnp8xf/wish/334669787 https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/fish/group/triggerfish/
Google Images]]> 2019-02-25 02:02:05 UTC https://padlet.com/brette_smith008/1085s9xnp8xf/wish/334669787 Original Prototype brette_smith008 https://padlet.com/brette_smith008/1085s9xnp8xf/wish/334670206 2019-02-25 02:04:04 UTC https://padlet.com/brette_smith008/1085s9xnp8xf/wish/334670206 Second Prototype brette_smith008 https://padlet.com/brette_smith008/1085s9xnp8xf/wish/334673952 2019-02-25 02:24:18 UTC https://padlet.com/brette_smith008/1085s9xnp8xf/wish/334673952 Third/Final Prototype brette_smith008 https://padlet.com/brette_smith008/1085s9xnp8xf/wish/334674200 2019-02-25 02:25:40 UTC https://padlet.com/brette_smith008/1085s9xnp8xf/wish/334674200 First Prototype brette_smith008 https://padlet.com/brette_smith008/1085s9xnp8xf/wish/334674398 2019-02-25 02:26:52 UTC https://padlet.com/brette_smith008/1085s9xnp8xf/wish/334674398 brette_smith008 https://padlet.com/brette_smith008/1085s9xnp8xf/wish/334676152                  Final Model]]> 2019-02-25 02:38:17 UTC https://padlet.com/brette_smith008/1085s9xnp8xf/wish/334676152 brette_smith008 https://padlet.com/brette_smith008/1085s9xnp8xf/wish/334676603 2019-02-25 02:40:52 UTC https://padlet.com/brette_smith008/1085s9xnp8xf/wish/334676603 brette_smith008 https://padlet.com/brette_smith008/1085s9xnp8xf/wish/334676656 2019-02-25 02:41:15 UTC https://padlet.com/brette_smith008/1085s9xnp8xf/wish/334676656 brette_smith008 https://padlet.com/brette_smith008/1085s9xnp8xf/wish/334676705 2019-02-25 02:41:36 UTC https://padlet.com/brette_smith008/1085s9xnp8xf/wish/334676705 Ways Triggerfish Can Help Humans brette_smith008 https://padlet.com/brette_smith008/1085s9xnp8xf/wish/334679758 Triggerfish can help humans by helping with other inventions.
Triggerfish sandblast in order to get to their prey. This same concept can be used to get things out of the way like concrete and trash.
Triggerfish can also help humans by helping them to find ways of blending into the environment in order to hunt.]]> 2019-02-25 02:57:44 UTC https://padlet.com/brette_smith008/1085s9xnp8xf/wish/334679758