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Velella

Velella velella

Photo by KelseyLund
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Vibrant blue and light grey, elliptical shape, has the characteristic sail with which it is allowed to move.

Notes:

Found on Miami Beach, right by the water line.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
Sew
it is really beautiful....
HemaShah
A free-floating hydrozoans that live on the surface of the open ocean. Also known as Sea raft.
HemaShah
Welcome to Project Noah, Kelsey. Unique find indeed.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2013

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