genus Physalia


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Noun1.genus Physalia - Portuguese man-of-wargenus Physalia - Portuguese man-of-war    
Physalia
coelenterate genus - a genus of coelenterates
order Siphonophora, Siphonophora - marine colonial hydrozoans
jellyfish, Portuguese man-of-war, man-of-war - large siphonophore having a bladderlike float and stinging tentacles
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Belonging to the genus Physalia physalis, the marine creature is known for its floating habit and sharp sting that can cause harm to animals and humans.
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