You've probably heard of the Portuguese man o' war. You know, the blue, floaty, stinging thing that'll ruin your day. It looks like a jellyfish, but it's actually no such thing. May I introduce you to the siphonophores, bizarre critters that can grow as long as a blue whale. Check out this week's episode of Absurd Creatures to learn more!
Big thanks to OET/Nautilus Live for providing footage.
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