| physalia | <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 are attached to the under side of the float. Some of the zooids have very long tentacles; some have a mouth and digest food; others produce gonophores. The American species (Physalia arethusa) is brilliantly coloured, the float being pink or purple, and bright blue; the zooids blue. It is noted for its virulent stinging powers, as well as for its beautiful colours, graceful motions, and its ability to sail to windward. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. A bladder, fr. A bellows. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| physaliae | <zoology> An order of Siphonophora which includes Physalia. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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