Physalia definitions

Physalia

1) Coelenterate genus 2) Genus physalia
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Physalia is a genus of the order Siphonophora, colonies of four specialized polyps and medusoids that drift on the surface of the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific oceans. A gas-filled bladder resembling a blue bottle provides buoyancy, and long tentacles of venomous cnidocytes provide a means of capturing prey. A sail on the float, which may be left o...
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Physalia

• (n.) A genus of large oceanic Siphonophora which includes the Portuguese man-of-war.
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Physalia

Phy·sa'li·a noun [ New Latin , from Greek ... a bladder, from ... a bellows.] (Zoology) A genus of large oceanic Siphonophora which includes the Portuguese man-of- war. » It has a large air sac, or float, with a sail-like crest on its upper side. Numerous zooids of different kinds ar...
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Physalia

Type: Term Pronunciation: fī-sal′ē-ă Definitions: 1. A genus of the invertebrate phylum Cnidaria that includes the Portuguese man-of-war.
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Physalia

Physalia, the Portuguese Man-of-war, is a genus of siphonophora, whose members are frequently found floating at the surface in warm seas. They live in colonies, and have a large air-filled bladder on top and numerous hanging tentacles made up of feeding, stinging, and reproductive individuals. The float can be 30cm long.
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