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Physalia physalis
The floating part of the bluebottle is a sac filled with Argon gas, the stinging tentacles underneath it can be up to 50 metres long! It’s not a true jellyfish but a siphonophore, a class of marine invertebrate. A sting from the tentacles will cause severe pain and can sometimes leave scarring.
Found in warmer waters worldwide and are completely dependent on the wind and current for movement.
Spotted on Dec 1, 2015
Submitted on Dec 11, 2015
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