Pretty as a button (VIDEO)

University of Tokyo

Caption

The long strands that look like tentacles are living zooids. While they do have a mild sting, it is typically not dangerous, unlike its relative the Portuguese man o’ war.

Credit

September 9, 2025; Movements of zooids in the blue button, Porpita porpita; Hisanori Kohtsuka.

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License

CC BY

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