physalia Synonyms
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physalia Meaning
Wordnet
physalia (n)
Portuguese man-of-war
Webster
physalia (n.)
A genus of large oceanic Siphonophora which includes the Portuguese man-of-war.
physalia Sentence Examples
- The Physalia's vibrant blue tentacles shimmered under the ocean's surface.
- Beware of the Physalia, also known as the Portuguese man o' war, whose venomous stings can be excruciating.
- The Physalia's mesmerizing appearance belies its dangerous nature.
- Scientists study the unique biology of the Physalia to understand the evolution of jellyfish-like creatures.
- The Physalia's long, trailing tentacles can reach up to 100 feet in length.
- Marine biologists advise beachgoers to steer clear of Physalia, as their stings can be extremely painful.
- The Physalia's nematocysts, or stinging cells, contain a potent neurotoxin.
- Despite its formidable appearance, the Physalia is not truly a jellyfish, but rather a colony of tiny polyps.
- The Physalia's aerial floatation sac, known as a pneumatophore, allows it to drift with ocean currents.
- The Physalia plays a role in the marine ecosystem, providing food for other predators and feeding on smaller organisms.
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Portuguese man-of-warA genus of large oceanic Siphonophora which includes the Portuguese man-of-war.
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The Physalia's vibrant blue tentacles shimmered under the ocean's surface.
Beware of the Physalia, also known as the Portuguese man o' war, whose venomous stings can be excruciating.
The Physalia's mesmerizing appearance belies its dangerous nature.
Scientists study the unique biology of the Physalia to understand the evolution of jellyfish-like creatures.
