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harbor porpoise

 

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Noun harbor porpoise has 1 sense
  1. harbor porpoise, herring hog, Phocaena phocaena - the common porpoise of the northern Atlantic and Pacific
    --1 is a kind of porpoise

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Term: Harbor Porpoise

Description:

The harbor porpoise is a small marine mammal belonging to the cetacean family. They have a stocky body, short beak, and are found in coastal waters of the Northern Hemisphere. They are known for their graceful swimming and playful behavior.

Sample sentences:

1. The harbor porpoise surfaced briefly, exhibiting its sleek body and dorsal fin.

2. Researchers are studying the habitat preferences of harbor porpoises in order to better protect their populations.

3. The sudden appearance of a harbor porpoise delighted the tourists on the whale-watching boat.

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