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genus physalia

 

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Noun genus physalia has 1 sense
  1. Physalia, genus Physalia - Portuguese man-of-war
    --1 is a kind of coelenterate genus
    --1 is a member of Siphonophora, order Siphonophora
    --1 has members: Portuguese man-of-war, man-of-war, jellyfish

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Genus Physalia

Genus Physalia refers to a group of marine organisms commonly known as Portuguese man o' war. It belongs to the family Physaliidae and is characterized by its large, balloon-like float and long tentacles. These creatures are found in warm oceans and are known for their painful sting.

Examples

Noun: The genus Physalia includes several species of venomous jellyfish-like creatures.

Adjective: The physalian tentacles were long and venomous, spreading fear among swimmers.

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genus phyllodoce genus phylloporus genus phyllorhynchus genus phylloscopus genus phyllostachys genus phyllostomus genus phylloxera genus physa genus physalia genus physalis genus physaria genus physeter genus physostegia genus physostigma genus phytelephas genus phytolacca genus phytophthora

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