Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Portuguese Man O War Jellyfish

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Early one morning as the sun was rising I took a walk along the beach here in Florida. To my amazement I found lots and lots of these baby Portuguese Man o' War Jellyfish spread out along the shoreline. They are quite beautiful with the most unusual shape that you can see above. But don't be fooled, these little babies deliver a whallopping sting with their venom. Their tentacles lie under the surface of the water and can be surprisingly long. So watch out when swimming in warm tropical waters.