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Old 15-05-2011, 08:28 PM
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Hi,

It isn't our classic familiar Bluebottle, it's Velella Velella, the Bye-the-Wind Sailor:

http://www.roboastra.com/hastcnidaria/hpac114.html

recognised by its thin diagonal sail and swirl body pattern. Except in the eyes, its tentacles are not thought harmful to humans.

The Bluebottle, or Portuguese Man O'War, is related, but has a gas-filled float.

Cheers

Last edited by GeoffW1; 15-05-2011 at 08:35 PM. Reason: the sting in the tail
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