Scientists in Japan have discovered Physalia mikazuki, a previously unknown species of Portuguese man-of-war, in northern waters for the first time. DNA and anatomical analysis confirmed it as ...
It used to be thought that only one species of man-o-war jellyfish lived in Japanese waters, but a stranded specimen ended up being an entirely new species. Physalia mikazuki, whose name translates to ...
The Portuguese man-of-war, or Physalia, is a jelly-like creature that uses a special gas-filled balloon to float on the sea surface. Physalia inhabits the area where the ocean meets the atmosphere, in ...
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Researchers in Japan discover new jellyfish species deserving of a samurai warrior name
A student-led research group from Tohoku University has discovered a new species of the venomous Physalia (commonly known as Portuguese man-of-war) that has never been seen before in northeast Japan.
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Blue samurai jellyfish found in Japan sparks a major marine discovery and hints at shifting ocean currents
The discovery of a brilliant blue “samurai jellyfish” in Japan has sparked global scientific excitement, revealing one of the most intriguing marine finds in recent years. Although often mistaken for ...
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