Attention Deficit Disorder Prosthetic Memory Program

Physalia physalis

ADDPMP364
Physalia physalis - © Attention Deficit Disorder Prosthetic Memory Program

The Portuguese man o’ war (Physalia physalis), also known as the man-of-war, bluebottle, or floating terror is a marine hydrozoan found in the Atlantic Ocean and Indian Oceans. It is considered to be the same species as the Pacific man o’ war, which is found mainly in the Pacific Ocean.

The Portuguese man o’ war is the only species in the genus Physalia, which in turn is the only genus in the family Physaliidae. It has numerous venomous microscopic nematocysts which deliver a painful sting powerful enough to kill fish, and has been known to occasionally kill humans. Despite its appearance, the Portuguese man o’ war differs from single organisms like jellyfish as they are siphonophores, a colonial organism made up of many specialized, though genetically distinct, parts called zooids. These zooids are attached to one another and are physiologically integrated to such an extent that they cannot survive independently. The assemblage of zooids works together to function as an individual animal. Zooids should not be confused with zooplankton.

James Howells - © Attention Deficit Disorder Prosthetic Memory Program
ADDPMP660
James Howells
Celebrities Hidding - © Attention Deficit Disorder Prosthetic Memory Program
ADDPMP682
Celebrities Hidding
Offshore Architecture - © Attention Deficit Disorder Prosthetic Memory Program
ADDPMP423
Offshore Architecture
Sea Org Contract - © Attention Deficit Disorder Prosthetic Memory Program
ADDPMP022
Sea Org Contract
Fire Whirl - © Attention Deficit Disorder Prosthetic Memory Program
ADDPMP804
Fire Whirl
Animal Prosthetics - © Attention Deficit Disorder Prosthetic Memory Program
ADDPMP559
Animal Prosthetics
Conservation Centers - © Attention Deficit Disorder Prosthetic Memory Program
ADDPMP406
Conservation Centers
Gold Origins - © Attention Deficit Disorder Prosthetic Memory Program
ADDPMP232
Gold Origins
X-Ray Oddities - © Attention Deficit Disorder Prosthetic Memory Program
ADDPMP299
X-Ray Oddities
844-NEED-SCI - © Attention Deficit Disorder Prosthetic Memory Program
ADDPMP539
844-NEED-SCI
Cicada 3301 - © Attention Deficit Disorder Prosthetic Memory Program
ADDPMP470
Cicada 3301
Cadillac Ranch - © Attention Deficit Disorder Prosthetic Memory Program
ADDPMP129
Cadillac Ranch

You are using an outdated browser.
Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience.