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Can a Portuguese man of war kill you?
They are covered in venom-filled nematocysts used to paralyze and kill fish and other small creatures. For humans, a man-of-war sting is excruciatingl...
What zone does the Portuguese man o' war live in?
Where does the Portuguese Man-o-War live? The Portuguese Man-o-War prefers warmer tropical and subtropical waters but can be found in the Indian Ocean...
Who or what is a Portuguese man-of-war?
The Man o' War is a species of siphonophore, a group of animals that are closely related to jellyfish. The Portuguese man o' war, (Physalia physalis) ...
What are predators of the man-of-war?
Predators of the Portuguese Man-o-War include sea slugs, sea turtles, crabs, fish, and the violet sea-snail. The blue dragon (a type of inch-long sea ...
How big can a prtuguese man of war be?
These long, thin tendrils can extend 165 feet in length below the surface, although 30 feet is more the average. They are covered in venom-filled nema...