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Record 1 2010-03-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sponges, Hydrozoans and Jellyfish
Universal entry(ies)
Physalia physalis
Latin
DEF

Any of a genus of invertebrate, jellylike marine animals of the class Hydrozoa (phylum Cnidaria) noted for their floating habit and powerful sting.

CONT

The man-of-war, although found in warm seas throughout the world, occurs most commonly in the Gulf Stream of the northern Atlantic Ocean and in the tropical and sub-tropical regions of the Indian and Pacific oceans; it is sometimes found floating in groups of thousands. Physalia physalis is the only widely distributed species.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éponges, hydres et méduses
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Physalia physalis
Latin
DEF

Cnidaire planctonique, partie du pleuston, de l'ordre des Siphonophores, caractérisé par un flotteur translucide à crête, garni au-dessous de filaments à grand pouvoir urticant.

OBS

Son nom usuel de galère portugaise lui fut sans doute donné par les marins anglais qui aperçurent les premiers [...] au large du Portugal.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Esponjas, hidrozoarios y medusas
Entrada(s) universal(es)
Physalia physalis
Latin
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