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Noun phocaena phocaena 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: phocaena phocaena

Description:

Phocaena phocaena, commonly known as the harbor porpoise, is a species of small cetacean that can be found in coastal waters of the northern hemisphere. It belongs to the family Phocoenidae and is widely recognized for its compact body and triangular dorsal fin.

Examples:

As a noun - Biological Sense:

The phocaena phocaena is known for its characteristic black coloration on its back and sides.

As a noun - Common Usage:

We spotted a group of phocaena phocaena during our whale-watching excursion on the coast.

As a verb:

If you want to study marine biology, you should consider phocaena phocaena in their natural habitat.

As an adjective:

The phocaena phocaena population has been steadily increasing in recent years due to conservation efforts.

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