Vocabulary Entry

physalia

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noun

A genus of jellyfish, known for their long, trailing tentacles and blue or purple coloration, commonly found in warm oceanic waters.

Example Sentences

"The beach was closed due to a large number of physalia washing ashore."

"Children were warned not to touch the physalia since its tentacles can cause painful stings."

"Scientists studied the physalia to understand its unique hydrodynamic properties."