Portuguese Man Of War Collection

Portuguese Man-of-War jellyfish at Santa Maria del Mar Beach, Habana del Este, Havana, La Habana Province, Cuba

Dead Portuguese Man of War (Physalia physalis) siphonophore washed up on the rocky shore at Bedruthan Steps in North Cornwall, England. Autumn (October) 2017

Portuguese Man-of-War, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999540 Portuguese Man-of-War, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Life in the Open Sea, illustration from The Science of Life (colour litho)
IL283084 Life in the Open Sea, illustration from The Science of Life (colour litho) by Brightwell, Leonard Robert (b.1889); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Portuguese Man-of-War, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999541 Portuguese Man-of-War, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Physalia, or Portuguese Man-of-War, lately found on the South Coast of England (engraving)
1103903 Physalia, or Portuguese Man-of-War, lately found on the South Coast of England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Physalia)

Rare kinds of molluscs (coloured engraving)
998115 Rare kinds of molluscs (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

The Portuguese Man of War (colour litho)
5210960 The Portuguese Man of War (colour litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Portuguese Man of War)

Jellyfish, 1863-79 (colour litho)
1001220 Jellyfish, 1863-79 (colour litho) by Petraroja, Raimundo (fl.1863-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Atlante zoologico popolare)

Physalia pelagica, jellyfish model
A glass model of a jellyfish, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Picture No. 11993254
Portuguese Man of War - Isles of Scilly - UK Date:

Picture No. 11993253
Portuguese Man of War - St Mary's - Isles of Scilly - UK Date:

Picture No. 11993251
Portuguese Man of War - Isles of Scilly - UK Date:

Physalia, or Portuguese Man-Of-War, Lately Found on the South Coast of England, Uk, 1869

Portuguese man-of-war (Physalia physalis) at the waters surface. This organism is a colony composed of many specialised polyps, groups of which form its structures

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

Beached portuguese man-of-war, Physalia physalis, Praia do Forte, Bahia, Brazil (South Atlantic)
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Portuguese Man O War (Physalia physalis) floating on the surface, Azores, North Atlantic
Anthony Pierce / SplashdownDirect

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The Portuguese Man-of-War, also known as Physalia pelagica, is a fascinating creature that can be found at Santa Maria del Mar Beach in Habana del Este, Havana. This jellyfish model showcases its unique and captivating features. Although beautiful to look at, encountering a dead Portuguese Man of War washed up on the rocky shore can be quite an eerie sight. Its siphonophore structure makes it stand out among other marine organisms. Dating back to 1833-39, a colored engraving depicts the majestic presence of the Portuguese Man-of-War. The illustration from "The Science of Life" gives us a glimpse into life in the open sea where this creature thrives. Interestingly enough, even on the South Coast of England, sightings of Physalia or Portuguese Man-of-War have been reported. An engraving captures one such instance when these creatures were discovered there. Rare kinds of mollusks are often associated with this intriguing species as depicted in another colored engraving. Their coexistence highlights the intricate web of life within our oceans. A vibrant lithograph titled "The Portuguese Man of War" brings forth its striking colors and ethereal appearance. It serves as a reminder that nature's creations never cease to amaze us. An 1863-79 color lithograph showcasing various jellyfish includes this remarkable species among them. Its distinct characteristics make it easily distinguishable from others in its family. Pictures numbered 11993254 and 11993253 provide visual evidence for those who wish to delve deeper into understanding these mesmerizing creatures firsthand. Whether encountered on sandy beaches or immortalized through engravings and lithographs throughout history, the Portuguese Man-of-War continues to captivate our imagination with its beauty and mystique.