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Portuguese man of war

Physalia physalis

Photo by GingerPettit
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Field Notes

Description:

this was washed up on the shore of Myrtle Beach State Park. First one in my life i have seen up close besides the one i sat on when i was a baby!

Habitat:

ocean

Notes:

they can even sting when washed up! ouch, don't touch if you are lucky to see one!

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PublishedSeptember 28, 2011

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