Captivating Images of the Dangerous Portuguese Man-of-War off the Coast of Gansbaai (00016672)
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Description: The Portuguese Man-of-War, also known as Blue bottle or Physalia utriculus, is a fascinating yet extremely dangerous creature. Its tentacles roam the water in search of prey. This jellyfish species, belonging to the genus of siphonophores, is renowned for its bluish shimmering gas bladder, under which the life-threatening tentacles hide. The tentacles of Physalia utriculus, which can reach up to 10 meters in length, and even up to 50 meters in Physalia physalis, are armed with thousands of stinging capsules that release a potent venom upon contact. It is crucial to recognize the danger and avoid any interaction with this hazardous jellyfish species.
Location: Western Cape, Kueste Gansbaai, South Africa
Date of Capture: 17.08.2005