Fine Art Print : Portuguese man-of-war
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Portuguese man-of-war
Portuguese man-of-war (Physalia physalis) at the waters surface. This organism is a colony composed of many specialised polyps, groups of which form its structures. These include the gas- filled float and the long tentacles, as well as the reproductive cells and the many stomachs (neither seen). The Portuguese man-of-war cannot swim actively. It is usually found in warm, tropical waters, but the wind may carry it long distances, and it is often seen in colder regions. It catches young fish, shrimps and other small animals in its stinging tentacles. These are then carried to one of the stomachs for digestion. Photographed in the Bahamas
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Media ID 6469515
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Bahamas Co Operation Coelenterate Coelenterates Colonial Colony Float Floating Hydra Hydrozoa Hydrozoan Jelly Jelly Fish Poison Poisonous Polyp Polyps Social Sting Stinging Surface Tentacle Tentacles Toxic Toxin Tropics Man Of War Physalia Physalis Portuguese Man Of War
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Discover the breathtaking beauty of the natural world with Media Storehouse's Fine Art Prints. This exquisite Portuguese man-of-war print, captured by the expert lens of Science Photo Library, showcases the intricate details of this fascinating ocean dweller. A colonial organism composed of specialized polyps, the Portuguese man-of-war (Physalia physalis) is a marvel of the marine ecosystem. Let this captivating image bring a touch of the ocean's mystery into your home or office space. Experience the wonder of nature in high-quality print form.
Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions. Hahnemühle certified studio for digital fine art printing. Printed on 308gsm Photo Rag Paper.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.4cm x 59.4cm (15.9" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases a Portuguese man-of-war, also known as Physalia physalis, gracefully floating at the water's surface. This mesmerizing organism is actually a colony made up of numerous specialized polyps that work together to form its unique structures. Among these structures are the gas-filled float and long tentacles, which are not visible in this particular image. The Portuguese man-of-war is unable to actively swim but can be found in warm tropical waters, although it has been known to travel long distances carried by wind currents and can even be spotted in colder regions. One of the most fascinating aspects of this creature is its hunting technique. Using its stinging tentacles, it captures young fish, shrimps, and other small animals that come into contact with them. These captured prey are then transported to one of the many stomachs within the colony for digestion. Photographed against the stunning backdrop of the Bahamas, this image highlights both the beauty and complexity of marine life. It serves as a reminder of how diverse our oceans truly are and provides a glimpse into an intricate ecosystem where cooperation among individual organisms creates a harmonious whole.
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