Fascinating Physalia utriculus - The dangerous blue bottle on the coast of Western Cape (00016711)
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Description: The blue bottle (Physalia utriculus) is a dangerous Portuguese man-of-war found on the coast of Western Cape, South Africa. With a colony of polyps and tentacles reaching up to 10 meters in length, it poses a deadly threat to swimmers. Learn more about the life-threatening effects and the necessity of immediate medical attention when coming into contact with this venomous creature.
Location: Western Cape, Kueste Gansbaai, South Africa
Date of Capture: 14.08.2005