Portuguese man-of-war

Definition of Portuguese man-of-war

(Zool.) any species of the genus Physalia; it is a hydrozoan having both medusa and polyp stages present in a single colony. It floats on the surface of the sea by a buoyant bladderlike structure, from which dangle multiple long tentacles with stinging cells. Its can cause severe rashes when it comes in contact with humans swimming in the area. See Physalia.
(Zool.) See Physalia.

See also: Man-of-war Portuguese

Related Words

genus Physalia, jellyfish, man-of-war, Physalia, siphonophore
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