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The Portuguese Man o’ War: The Feared Superorganism of the South Atlantic

The Portuguese man o' war (*Physalia physalis*), also known as the **Portuguese frigate**, is not a jellyfish but a **colony of specialized organisms** called zooids, which cooperate as a superorganism to ensure their survival. These zooids perform specific functions:...

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