Enchanting Blue Bottle in the Waters of Gansbaai, Western Cape, South Africa (00016667)
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Description: The Blue Bottle (Physalia utriculus) is a fascinating species found on the coast of South Africa. This dangerous Portuguese man-of-war consists of a colony of polyps carrying a bluish shimmering gas bladder. With tentacles reaching up to 10 meters long and up to 1000 nematocysts per centimeter, it poses a threat to swimmers. Learn more about the intriguing behavior and dangers of this creature on the South African coast.
Location: Western Cape, Kueste Gansbaai, South Africa
Date of Capture: 17.08.2005