If You Spot This Bizarre-Looking Creature On The Beach, Experts Say You May Want To Stay Away

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The animal is said to resemble a Portuguese warship from the 1700s under full sail, which explains the origin of its name. Indeed, the sea critter is known as the Portuguese man o’ war. And although the jellyfish-like creature looks like one single entity, it’s actually a genetically-identical colony.

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