The Float of the Portuguese Man o' War Used as a Sail: Dangers and Fascination of Physalia utriculus (00016669)
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Description: The Portuguese Man o' War, also known as Blue bottle or Physalia utriculus, is a fascinating yet highly dangerous marine creature. Its distinctive bluish gas float is used as a sail, while its up to 10-meter-long tentacles armed with thousands of nematocysts pose a lethal threat. Learn more about the anatomy, behavior, and potential risks of encountering this hazardous jellyfish species.
Location: Western Cape, Kueste Gansbaai, South Africa
Date of Capture: 17.08.2005