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coastal [noun]

Poba wa bahari

Maana (Definition)

A porous marine invertebrate anchored to coral reefs, gathered traditionally for cleaning.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coastal sea sponge organism

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

poba wa bahari

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Marine Biology (*Porifera*)
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wapiga mbizi walikusanya poba wa bahari kwenye vilindi."

Translation: Divers gathered coastal sea sponges in the deep waters.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
BahariVumilia kiumbeViumbe vya Maji
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