Portuguese Man O War Collection

Portuguese man o war (Physalia physalis) Tenerife, Canary Islands

Man-of-war fish (Nomeus gronovi) living within deadly tentacles of Portuguese man o war (Physalia physalis), to whose toxin it is ten times more resistant than other fish, at sea surface. Dominica

Varieties of jellyfish including moon jelly, Aurelia aurita, Portuguese man o war, Physalia physalis, mauve stinger
FLO4684867 Varieties of jellyfish including moon jelly, Aurelia aurita, Portuguese man o war, Physalia physalis, mauve stinger, Pelagia noctiluca, etc

Engraving depicting a Portuguese man o war, a marine hydrozoan of the family Physaliidae found in the Atlantic
5309426 Engraving depicting a Portuguese man o war, a marine hydrozoan of the family Physaliidae found in the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans; (add.info)

Blue sea slug (Glaucus atlanticus) that was washed ashore with a mass, multi-day stranding of thousands of Indo-Pacific Portuguese man-of-war (Physalia utriculus)

Portuguese Man-of-War (Physalia physalis) close up of tentacles, Sargasso Sea, Bermuda

Portuguese man o war (Physalia physalis) Tenerife, Canary Islands. January

Top-down view of an Indo-Pacific Portuguese Man-of-War (Physalia utriculus). This is one of many thousands that were part of a mass stranding in South Africa. Atlantic ocean

Portuguese man o war (Physalia physalis) floating on sea surface. Azores, Atlantic Ocean

Portuguese man o war, Physalia physalis
6338335 Portuguese man o war, Physalia physalis by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Portuguese man o war, Physalia physalis (Fisalia pelagica)

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Electric eel, Electrophorus electricus. Concept image. The electric eel has three pairs of abdominal Date: 25-Sep-19

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Electric eel, Electrophorus electricus. Concept image. The electric eel has three pairs of abdominal Date: 25-Sep-19

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Electric eel, Electrophorus electricus. Concept image. The electric eel has three pairs of abdominal Date: 25-Sep-19

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Electric eel, Electrophorus electricus. The electric eel has three pairs of abdominal organs that pr Date: 25-Sep-19

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Electric eel, Electrophorus electricus. The electric eel has three pairs of abdominal organs that pr Date: 25-Sep-19

Mutualism between a Portuguese man o war (Physalia physalis) and a juvenile Imperial blackfish (Schedophilus ovalis), Tenerife, Canary Islands

colour, floating, nobody, portuguese man o war, sealife, Dorling Kindersley Prints, 944670794

Portuguese Man o War - being washed ashore on the beach in Tobago
PM-10685 Portuguese Man o War - being washed ashore on the beach Tobago Physalia physalis Pat Morris contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Portuguese Man o War - floating at sea off Tobago - West Indies
PM-10737 Portuguese Man o War - floating at sea off Tobago - West Indies Physalia physalis Pat Morris contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Portuguese men-of-war, artwork
Portuguese men-of-war. Artwork of a group of Portuguese men-of-war (Physalia utriculus) in the open ocean. Each Portuguese man-of-war is not one organism, instead being a colony of hydrozoan animals

Portuguese Man-o'-War Jellyfish - stranded on shore
JLM-6819 Portuguese Man-o'-War Jellyfish - stranded on shore John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Portuguese Man-of-War Jellyfish (Physalia physalis). Azores, Portugal, Atlantic
Stephen Wong / SplashdownDirect

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"Discover the Enigmatic World of the Portuguese Man o War" The Portuguese man o war (Physalia physalis) is a fascinating marine creature found in various parts of the world, including Tenerife in the Canary Islands. Its vibrant blue and purple tentacles can stretch up to 165 feet long, making it an imposing presence in the ocean. Intriguingly, this deadly predator harbors its own unique ecosystem. The man-of-war fish (Nomeus gronovi) fearlessly lives within its tentacles, displaying an astonishing resistance to its toxin that surpasses other fish by tenfold. Witness this extraordinary symbiotic relationship amidst the turquoise waters of Dominica in the Caribbean Sea. But there are also creatures that have evolved to outsmart this venomous giant. The blue sea slug (Glaucus atlanticus), immune to their venom, preys upon Indo-Pacific Portuguese man-of-war (Physalia utriculus). Thousands of these slugs were recently stranded alongside their prey on beaches worldwide, revealing a captivating battle for survival. Get up close and personal with a Portuguese Man-of-War as you explore Bermuda's Sargasso Sea. Observe its intricate tentacles and marvel at nature's design mastery from a unique perspective. Venture further into South Africa's Atlantic Ocean where thousands of Indo-Pacific Portuguese Man-of-War congregated during a mass stranding event. This awe-inspiring top-down view showcases their mesmerizing beauty while highlighting their vulnerability when faced with unexpected circumstances. Experience firsthand encounters with these enigmatic creatures off Tenerife's shores in January or witness them floating gracefully on the surface near Azores in the vast Atlantic Ocean. Their ethereal presence leaves observers captivated by both their allure and potential danger lurking beneath tranquil waters. Embark on an exploration like no other as you delve into the mysterious realm of Physalia physalis - encounter resilient fish companions, cunning predators, and breathtaking views of these magnificent creatures in their natural habitats.