ImUrOBGYN Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 Here is some terrific video of a bioluminescent deep-sea siphonophore — an eerily fantastic creature that appears to be a single, large organism, but which is actually a colony of numerous individual jellyfish-like animals that behave and function together as a single entity. The individual units, called zooids, all share the same genetic material and each perform a specialized role within the colony. The best-known siphonophore is the poisonous Portuguese Man o’ War (Physalia physalis), which lives at the surface of the ocean, unlike the one shown in this video (filmed at a depth of 770 meters). Some siphonophore species can grow up to 40 meters (130 ft) in length. Be sure to click on "High Quality" at bottom of vid. Helps a bit here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morabu Posted December 26, 2008 Report Share Posted December 26, 2008 shit looks freaky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jizzle Juice Posted December 26, 2008 Report Share Posted December 26, 2008 Creepy! But kool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils Advocate Posted December 26, 2008 Report Share Posted December 26, 2008 Thats beautiful... But imagine finding one in your pool. EEP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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