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phocoena

/fəˈsiː.nə/

Traduction: Nom scientifique d'un genre de marsouins, désignant un groupe de petits mammifères marins de la famille des Phocoenidae.

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/fəˈsiː.nə/C2formalscientific
  • frNom scientifique d'un genre de marsouins, désignant un groupe de petits mammifères marins de la famille des Phocoenidae.

A scientific genus name for porpoises, referring to a group of small marine mammals in the family Phocoenidae.

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  1. C1formalscientific

    A genus of small, toothed whales commonly known as porpoises, characterized by a blunt snout and a robust body.

    frMarsouin (genre Phocoena)

    • The Phocoena genus includes the harbor porpoise, a common species in coastal waters.
    • Researchers are studying the echolocation abilities of Phocoena species.
    • Phocoena porpoises are often mistaken for dolphins due to their similar size.

    Synonymesporpoise