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Portuguese man o' war

Physalia physalis

Portuguese man o' war (Physalia physalis)Not assessed
Cnidariancarnivore

The Portuguese man o' war is a floating marine creature that drifts on ocean currents. It looks like a jellyfish but is actually a colony of tiny organisms working together. You can spot its balloon-like float and long, stinging tentacles in warm Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific waters.

  • Its venomous tentacles can stretch up to 30 meters long.
  • The blue or purple float acts like a sail to catch the wind.
  • Despite its jelly-like appearance, it's not a single animal but many working as one.
Ocean
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At a glance

Classification
Cnidarian
Scientific name
Physalia physalis
Habitat
Ocean
Diet
carnivore
Relative size
medium

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