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phocaena

 

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Noun phocaena has 1 sense
  1. Phocaena, genus Phocaena - porpoises
    --1 is a kind of mammal genus
    --1 is a member of Delphinidae, family Delphinidae
    --1 has members: porpoise

Definitions from the Web

Term: Phocaena

Noun: Phocaena refers to a genus of marine mammals known as porpoises.

Example sentence: The Phocaena species typically dwell in both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

Noun: In a broader sense, phocaena can refer to any member of the family Phocoenidae, which includes the different species of porpoises.

Example sentence: Researchers have made significant discoveries about the communication methods of phocaena over the years.

Adjective: Phocaena can also function as an adjective describing something related to porpoises.

Example sentence: The Phocaena Conservation Society is committed to protecting the habitats of these fascinating creatures.

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