Fascinating Portuguese Man o' War with Blueish Gas Bubble Spotted in the South Atlantic (00016716)
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Description: The Portuguese Man o' War (Physalia utriculus) is a fascinating marine creature that inhabits the South Atlantic. With its bluish shimmering gas bubble, it provides buoyancy in the water. Caution is advised as beneath the surface lie its tentacles, which can reach up to 10 meters in length and are equipped with up to 1000 nematocysts per centimeter. An encounter with this intriguing yet dangerous creature should be avoided, as its venom can lead to respiratory failure and cardiac arrest.
Location: Western Cape, Küste Gansbaai, South Africa
Date of Capture: 14.08.2005