Fascinating Details about the Blue Bottle Jellyfish (Physalia utriculus) in the Underwater Realm (00016736)

Description: The Blue Bottle, also known as Physalia utriculus, is a fascinating yet dangerous marine organism. Its blueish shimmering gas bladder is unmistakable and serves as a warning of the up to 10-meter-long tentacles equipped with up to 1000 nematocysts per cm. Contact can lead to respiratory failure and cardiac arrest. Learn more about the life-threatening properties of this unique sea creature and be warned of the beauty that also harbors danger.

Location: Western Cape, Küste Gansbaai, South Africa

Date of Capture: 14.08.2005