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By-The-Wind Sailor (Velella)

Velella velella

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36.9548, -121.948

Field Notes

Description:

I found quite a few of these little fellows floating on the open ocean by my boat.

Habitat:

Floating on the Open Ocean.

Reference Links:

Velella - Wikipedia

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California Coastal Wildlife Watch
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Ecology of California
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PublishedMay 13, 2017

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