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Physalia physalis |
Distribution |
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Portuguese man-of-war |
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Portugiesische Galeere |
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Portugees oorlogsschip |
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Physalie |
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Navío portugués |
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Caravella portoghese |
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The tropical Atlantic
The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean |
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Substrate and environment |
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Species generally found in the open sea
The animal is found on the surface
Rare species.
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General characteristics of the species |
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Maximum size of the colony : 1000 cm Diameter of the polyp : 200 mm
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Relationship with humans |
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The species is very irritant
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